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Brilliant African pop and dance music from the golden voice of East Africa. Many of Virunga's greatest hits, rare and previously unavailable outside of Africa.
Genre:
World: African- East
Release Date:
2004
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Virunga Roots Volume 1
Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga
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Record Label: Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Viru
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Since its debut in 1981, Orchestra Virunga has delighted fans in East Africa and beyond with its uplifting style of rumba music. Warming hearts and drawing listeners to the dance floor, the sounds of Virunga continue to entertain us in the new millenium.
Bandleader and lead vocalist Samba Mapangala is pleased to present this compilation of Virunga hits of the '80s. From the chart-busting VUNJA MIFUPA, to the mutuashi number NTUMBA, this collection is sure to rekindle fond memories of the golden era of East Africa's top dance band of the '80s and '90s.
Listen, dance and enjoy...but save some energy for Volume 2!
"Africa Dance," "Ntumba," "L'Argent" and "Losako" were recorded in Nairobi, 1988, with Virunga's Kenyan lineup.
"Vunja Mifupa," "Tolinga Virunga," "Belle Femme," and "Marina" recorded at Studio Orano, Paris, 1989, with instrumental backing by the Quatre Etoiles.
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Virunga Roots Vol 1
author: Mr Yousaf Malik
I recently purchased this album after listening to brief sample downloads and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. It is probably now in my top 5 all time favourite albums. The music is so uplifting with amazing harmonies. All 8 tracks are superb but track 5 in particular is just magical. I just love it so much! Please let me know when Volume 2 is likely to be in the pipeline.
Yousaf in UK
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Memories of Home
author: African woman
This CD is fantastic!!! I just came across the website while searching for african music. Was reluctant about ordering but boy I'm I happy that I did. The CD got here so fast and in great packaging! Very impressed with service. I have played it so much I'm scared that I will kill it. Actually contemplating buying a back up copy!!! Get it and throw a party over the holidays!!!! My friends and I will be Vunjaring Mifupa this xmas on the dance floor!
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Interesting beats!
author: Baby Phat
Wow! This CD remined me of Kenya since I am in the United States, we used to listen to it alot. I liked vunja mifupa the best, it makes you learn something. Good job Samba Mapangala!
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Fantastic Virunga Music, Fantastic CD Baby service
author: Graham Johnson
I first heard Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga on the Virunga Volcano CD and was very pleased to find another. Wonderful energetic music from East Africa. Thanks Doug Paterson and CD Baby.
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