Bonga is a symbolic figure for the whole black Africa. After fleeing from his country at the age of 23, he became the leader of the independence movement in Angola, and also a champion athlete in 400 metres. A superbly deep and raucous voice, delicate harmonies, beautiful sad and dancing melodies : these are Bonga's qualities.
Released : 2008 | Label : Lusafrica | Length : 47' 39''
Genres : Semba - Merengue of Angola - Kilapanga - Rebita | Afropop
Bonga comes back with a tribute to his place of birth ("bairro" means "neighborhood"). This album destroys any type of frontiers- be it geographical or musical.
| 01 - | Bairro | 02mn 22s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 02 - | Makamba | 02mn 58s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 03 - | Zukada | 03mn 36s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 04 - | Bilukanje | 03mn 44s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 05 - | Nguenda | 03mn 13s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 06 - | Mana Minga | 03mn 52s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 07 - | Subos | 02mn 48s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 08 - | Kipiri | 03mn 29s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 09 - | Mana Kudila | 03mn 09s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 10 - | Bandada | 03mn 36s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 11 - | Ginica | 03mn 06s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 12 - | Kilumba | 03mn 30s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 13 - | Brukutu | 04mn 15s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 14 - | Palanka Bué | 04mn 01s | 0.99 $ |
Product details Format : MP3
Encoding : [0 Kb/s, Stereo] | Size : 88.53 Mo
Released : 2007 | Label : Lusafrica | Length : 1h33' 26''
Genres : Semba - Merengue of Angola - Kilapanga - Rebita
Recorded in 1972 and 1974, at a time when Bonga was a political refugee in Europe, these two albums are haunted by the nostalgy of Angola. They are part of the first recordings of African music but remain ageless.
| CD #1 | |||||
| 1.01 - | Uengi Dia Ngola | 04mn 09s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 1.02 - | Balumukeno | 04mn 47s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 1.03 - | Ku Tando | 03mn 33s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 1.04 - | Mona Ki Ngi Xica | 05mn 01s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 1.05 - | Kilumba Dia Ngola | 04mn 00s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 1.06 - | Muadikime | 03mn 25s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 1.07 - | Luanda nbolo | 04mn 24s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 1.08 - | Mu Nhango | 04mn 36s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 1.09 - | Paxi Ni Ngongo | 03mn 54s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 1.10 - | Muimbo Ua Sabalu | 05mn 00s | 0.99 $ | ||
| CD #2 | |||||
| 2.01 - | Venda Poro | 07mn 09s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 2.02 - | Kubangela | 03mn 53s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 2.03 - | Ma Kongo | 06mn 23s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 2.04 - | Roots | 03mn 44s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 2.05 - | Ghinawa | 05mn 20s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 2.06 - | Sodade | 06mn 35s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 2.07 - | Marika | 06mn 02s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 2.08 - | Ngana Ngonga | 03mn 11s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 2.09 - | Ai-ue Mama | 03mn 53s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 2.10 - | Kinga Kueta (titre caché) | 04mn 27s | 0.99 $ | ||
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Encoding : [192 Kb/s, Stereo] | Size : 131.37 Mo
Released : 2005 | Label : Lusafrica | Length : 43' 10''
Genres : Semba - Merengue of Angola - Kilapanga - Rebita
"Maiorais", that can be translated by "the elders", is a tribute (recorded in 2005) to the musicians and friends who trained Bonga during his youth.
| 01 - | Aname | 02mn 50s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 02 - | Cheiro Do Mato | 02mn 45s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 03 - | Sao Salvador | 04mn 02s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 04 - | Maiorais | 03mn 33s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 05 - | Rebitanga | 03mn 23s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 06 - | Banga Fukula | 04mn 04s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 07 - | Cenas De Gaby | 03mn 23s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 08 - | Xica Kambuta | 03mn 55s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 09 - | Malé | 01mn 52s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 10 - | Santo Antonio | 01mn 58s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 11 - | Kuriondo Kanhoka | 04mn 00s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 12 - | Tancinha | 04mn 15s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 13 - | Sambila | 03mn 10s | 0.99 $ |
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Encoding : [192 Kb/s, Stereo] | Size : 60.74 Mo
Released : 2004 | Label : Lusafrica | Length : 1h15' 16''
Genres : Semba - Merengue of Angola - Kilapanga - Rebita
A concert recorded on the 17th of June 2004 in a small club of Paris, "Le New Morning".
| 01 - | Kambomborinho | 03mn 16s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 02 - | Kamacove | 04mn 31s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 03 - | Marimbondo | 04mn 36s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 04 - | Kisangusangu | 04mn 12s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 05 - | Recordando Pio | 03mn 13s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 06 - | Mona Ki Ngi Xica | 04mn 34s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 07 - | Ngana Ngonga | 05mn 19s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 08 - | Olhos Molhados | 05mn 33s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 09 - | Mulemba Xangola (feat. Lura) | 06mn 19s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 10 - | Praca | 05mn 01s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 11 - | Galinha Kassafa | 03mn 17s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 12 - | Bonguinha | 04mn 33s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 13 - | Agua Rara | 05mn 26s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 14 - | Kaxexe | 03mn 55s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 15 - | Diakandumba | 05mn 15s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 16 - | Sambila | 06mn 16s | 0.99 $ |
Product details Format : MP3
Encoding : [192 Kb/s, Stereo] | Size : 105.86 Mo
Released : 2003 | Label : Lusafrica | Length : 47' 18''
Genres : Semba - Merengue of Angola - Kilapanga - Rebita
Between whispers ("Kaxexe") and savage invitations to dance ...
| 01 - | Kianje | 03mn 01s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 02 - | Kaxexe | 03mn 02s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 03 - | Marimbondo | 03mn 11s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 04 - | Vira Moda | 03mn 23s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 05 - | Poeira | 03mn 35s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 06 - | Samania | 03mn 20s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 07 - | Kambomborinho | 02mn 34s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 08 - | Kiamangongo | 02mn 59s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 09 - | Diakandumba | 05mn 19s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 10 - | Kapakiao | 02mn 43s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 11 - | Kutonoka | 03mn 23s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 12 - | Moname | 03mn 59s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 13 - | Nucos Da Buala | 03mn 03s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 14 - | Turmas Do Bairro | 03mn 46s | 0.99 $ |
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Encoding : [192 Kb/s, Stereo] | Size : 66.58 Mo
Released : 2000 | Label : Lusafrica | Length : 46' 38''
Genres : Semba - Merengue of Angola - Kilapanga - Rebita
Thanks to "Mulemba Xangola", Bonga comes back on the international stage after many years of absence. His collaboration with Lura for the song " Mulemba Xangola" was a hit.
| 01 - | Kimone Amarelo | 03mn 19s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 02 - | Ngui Tename | 03mn 08s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 03 - | Recordando Pio | 02mn 34s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 04 - | Incaldido | 03mn 15s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 05 - | Mulemba Xangola | 05mn 20s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 06 - | Escapada | 04mn 12s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 07 - | Bunguleiros Da Noite | 03mn 44s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 08 - | Kamusekele | 03mn 53s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 09 - | Olhos Molhados | 05mn 12s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 10 - | Falar De Assim | 02mn 22s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 11 - | Mutokodias | 03mn 56s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 12 - | Kanjonja | 02mn 26s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 13 - | Kisanusangu | 03mn 17s | 0.99 $ |
Product details Format : MP3
Encoding : [192 Kb/s, Stereo] | Size : 65.61 Mo
Released : 1988 | Label : Playa Sound | Length : 1h06' 42''
Genres : Semba - Merengue of Angola - Kilapanga - Rebita
Bonga's first CD compiles his best early tracks recorded between 1974 and 1987. Much more than a compilation, "Angola" is the first real album according to many fans!
| 01 - | Mona Ki Ngi Xiça | 04mn 58s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 02 - | Ilia | 05mn 19s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 03 - | Marika | 04mn 10s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 04 - | Um Kandandu Amigo | 06mn 34s | 0.99 $ | ||