Nkunga Mia Kimpeve means "spiritual songs" and is sung to a rhythm characteristic of the Bangunza. This movement played a vital role in resisting Belgian colonial oppression of the Congolese and continues today to advocate for spiritual decolonization. One of the most well-known Bangunza was the prophet Simon Kimbangu, founder of Kimbanguism. Other Bangunza prophets also founded their own churches, such as Masamba Esaie, who established a church in Luozi. The rhythm accompanying these songs is unique to Esaie's community.

Nsasi Bakima Luyobisa lives in Luozi, on the bank of the Congo River in the Kongo Central province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nsasi, deeply attuned to the spiritual realm, does not compose songs in the conventional sense but rather "receives" them as divine gifts in her sleep. Each of her songs is born through this sacred connection.

Nkunga Mia Kimpeve

Clé de Sol is een muziekschool in Dakar, opgericht door gitarist-producer Elhadji Soumare. Dit nummer werd geschreven en opgenomen in het kader van een festival georganiseerd door de Zwitserse ambassade in Dakar.
Clé de Sol biedt getalenteerde jongeren en jongvolwassenen die geen opleiding hebben kunnen genieten een kans om zich te ontwikkelen als artiest.

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