Balka Sound – Son Du Balka – Vinyl LP

Strut present the first ever compilation of Balka Sound, bringing together their influential 1980s recordings. Hailing from Congo-Brazzaville and led by revered vocalist and ngonfi player, Nkibi “Lusialala” Albert, Balka Sound created their own unique musical world, re imagining traditional Congolese Balka rhythms with electric guitars, electric bass and drums, alongside the traditional 5-string ngonfi.

Disc: 1
1 Ah Lusialala
2 Ni Kuel’ko
3 Bia Sala
4 Basi Bayele
5 Lekou
6 Bukut’ Bua Kinguengui

Disc: 2
1 Ha Ta Ba Betu Ku Bula
2 Ku Mavula
3 Kidilu
4 Wa Yiwou
5 Ka Mu Wila Ko
6 Nia Nia
7 Kwele