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Konono N°1: Kinsumba
In 2004, the world was introduced to the sound of Congo's Konono N°1 as they turned discarded car parts into instruments. Their cultural exchange has expanded through the years and they are now working with Batida, a dance producer who is based in Lisbon but is originally from their neighboring country Angola.
By Ariana Morgenstern • • 1 min readIn 2004, the world was introduced to the sound of Congo's Konono N°1 as they turned discarded car parts into instruments. Their cultural exchange has expanded through the years and they are now working with Batida, a dance producer who is based in Lisbon but is originally from their neighboring country Angola. Their collaboration is seamless as Batida adds his studio wizardry to spirited polyrhythms on "Kinsumba."
Photo: Konono N°1 with Batida © Vera Marmelo