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Mambo
Known as "The Doctor", Remmy Ongala is based
in Dar es Salaam with his band, Orchestre
Super Matimila. In Tanzania, Remmy's popularity
amongst the people, particularly the young, is unrivalled - only the President
is better known. The steady, melodic drive of Zairean-style soukous is at the root of Matimila's music, lifted by the
fluid East African guitar style and infectious Tanzanian
rhythms. The music has a broad, spacious quality, with hints of Latin
and Caribbean influence. Above this soar the rich, soulful
vocals of Remmy Ongala.
Songs
for the Poor Man
Remmy and the band in sparkling form at the 1991 Real
World Recording Week. A soulful and uplifting set,
nurtured and given space by producer Rupert Hine. Intricate
four-part guitar patterns interlock with bubbling bass lines, while
the rhythm shifts seamlessly from a gentle lope to a galloping rhumba. Remmy's
aim is to make people dance, but also to make them think. The voice of
the Tanzanian always has something politically astute or deeply philosophical
to say. His concerns are rooted in both the daily life of Dar
es Salaam and politics on a global scale. By introducing
English lyrics he widens his potential audience yet further.
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