Konono Nº1 return with first new release in nearly a decade: ‘Volta’
Legendary Congolese collective Konono Nº1 return with their first new release in nearly a decade.
Fri, 15 May 26
Love (feat. Mamani Keïta)
Les Amazones d’Afrique
Taken from the album Amazones Power, out 24 January 2020.
The inspirational ‘Love’ calls out FGM as a barbaric practice. Vocalist Mamani Keïta leads a strong and sweet chorus, over electronic basslines. As she points out, this ritual should not be regarded as a celebration; the fight against this practice is serious, and must commence with education from childhood. Females deserve respect and equality.
Video by Louise Mootz
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Mansa Soyari (feat. Rokia Koné)
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Doona (live on Later… with Jools Holland)
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