Solo Fingerstyle Guitar Music from Uganda, Congo/Zaire, Central African Republic, Malawi, Namibia and Zambia

This 60 minute dvd offers a rare view into the rich textures of African fingerstyle guitar music. It was recorded by the famed cultural anthropologist Gerhard Kubik between 1966 and 1993. these are audio-visual field recordings from isolated African villages to the gardens of Europe, presenting some fo the legends of this style: Mwenda Jean Bosco, Faustino Okello, Pierre Gwa, Daniel Kachamba and others.

The roots of blues guitar techniques are seen in these recordings, as are the intricate sounds and rhythms of African music adapted to solo fingerstyle guitar. Twenty-six songs are included, as well as an 80 page detailed booklet giving historical, musical and biographical perspectives.

Titles include: Mwenda Jean Bosco: Twende Kwetu, Nyumbani, Ni Furaha, Masanga Njia, Bombalaka, Bibi Mupenzi · Faustino Okello: Matide Aboyo, Loskel Ucyakewaki Kongo · Perre Gwa: Aba Ri Kwala, Babuti Mwana Lolo Ya Tembe, Ndiango, Ikwela · Daniel Kachamba: Dolosin Lumba, Mimi Kwenda Nairobi, Dzana Lija Tinali Tonse · Moya Aliya: Ghapumura Munu, Wendi, Tango Paya · Mose Yotamu: Mwenaku Mama, Nani Anyamata Mukufuna Ncito . . . , Lead Guitar Variations, Ove Tata! Ove Mama!

Downloadable pdf booklet available here.

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