Konono No.1's "Congotronics" album introduced the world to the strange and spectacular electro-traditional mixtures which are being concocted in the suburbs of Kinshasa, Congo. World music, electronica and avant-rock aficionados have all been equally amazed by this otherworldly music, which has driven the international press to come up with some surprising comparisons (from Can and Krautrock to Jimi Hendrix, Lee Perry and proto-techno!...).
The band was founded back in the 1960s by Mingiedi Mawangu, a virtuoso of the likembé (a traditional instrument sometimes called "sanza" or "thumb piano", consisting of ...
Congotronics vs Rockers Tour = 30 day discount at 30%
30% discount on selected Congotronics CDs & LPs ! Only until July 30th!
We here at Crammed Discs have gone completely crazy about Congotronics vs Rockers! This amazing project bringing together members from Konono No1, Kasai Allstars, Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Wildbirds & Peacedrums, Skeletons and Hoquets (for four of the concerts), is how we choose to celebrate our 30th anniversary.
We are so absorbed in the tantalising sounds coming out of the rehearsals and concerts that we think it is a good idea to share the "roots" of this project, by offering a special discount during the Congotronics vs Rockers tour.
30/06/2011 NL Utrecht Le Guess Who
02/07/2011 DK Roskilde Roskilde Festival
03/07/2011 DE Berlin HKW (Haus der Kulturen der Welt)
06/07/2011 FR Metz Place de la Republique
09/07/2011 FR Paris Cafe de la Danse
12/07/2011 GB London The Barbican
14/07/2011 ES Benicassim Fib
17/07/2011 FR Carhaix Les Vieilles Charrues
21/07/2011 CH Nyon Paleo Festival
23/07/2011 PT Sines Festival Musicas do Mundo
30/07/2011 JP Yuzawa-machi Fuji Rock Festival
So from the 30th of June to the 30th of July, we are offering a 30% discount on the following releases from our Congotronics Series:
Konono N°1 - Congotronics - The disc that started it all!
Konono N°1 - Live at Couleur Café
Konono N°1 - Assume Crash Position
Kasai Allstars - In The In The 7th Moon...
Congotronics 2 - Buzz'nRumble in the Urb'n'Jungle
Tradi-mods vs Rockers - Alternative takes on Congotronics
& last but not at all least The Congotronics Vinyl Box Set
And to make the cake even sweeter, we will trow in a free Congotronics vs Rockers pin if you order 3 or more discs!
Our present to you!
Hope to see you at one of the concerts and happy listening!
