Indeed. The sound is very well balanced, the vocals are very pleasing, and the lead guitar is audible as it should be. I am usually very pleased with Kenyan recordings, at least regarding those songs that I listen to.

Here is another Club Banger




This is a group that was short-lived in the 70's but the musicians stayed in Kenya in different groups or as session musicians.
The heavy bass singer was known Moreno Batamba: the Furious drummer was known as Lava Machine.

This song was a club favourite in Nairobi and the whole dance floor was dusty after the song....

This latter tune reminds me of the song of another band. I think this group was also from Katanga, but maybe I am wrong. But there is so big similarity in the sound of the chorus:

This latter tune reminds me of the song of another band. I think this group was also from Katanga, but maybe I am wrong. But there is so big similarity in the sound of the chorus:

 Bencuri,
Bansomi Lay Lay was a group in a stable known as Bib Editions, which was a competitor to the Veve stable that had set up the Kiam, Lipua Lipua and Les Kamale orchestras.

Bibi Publishers also created Shama-Shama, Mokako and Bansomi Lay lay. This last Group was illustrated by a rhythm resembling the noise of a locomotive. Hence the nickname of Engunduka. Bansomi Lay lay was directed by Tumwa Said "Memi Ley" .

Here are some other songs from Bansomi Lay Lay :

Lokoka a :
http://media.putfile.com/07Orchestre-Bansomi-Lay-Lay-Lokoka-&usg=ALkJrhjmgORjgMk7IwyaVq6bniIJxRrnNA

Lokoka b :
http://media.putfile.com/08-Orchestre-Bansomi-Lay-Lay-Lokoka-&usg=ALkJrhjbMq6o5vuPWLZO3mDxigyzeee2SA

Some famous Hits by Shama Shama :
This song was also released under the name Orchestra Kavacha, so I am not sure whether ther is a mistake on the name or group was also known as Kavacha. sometimes leaders would form groups and release songs under different names for different markets or commercial deals if a group broke up.

Yes, It was based in Kinshasa.
The highliight of its popularity was in 1976, just after teh Rumble in the Jungle.
Zaire's economy was high, the People were in the throes of patriotism and the 'authenticity change' and only local music was played by the Government broadcaster....

Here is another Gem from the Band Mangelepa:
Bwamy Wa Lumona was 'Le Captain' or Band leader also played the Lead guitar
Bandibanga wa Tshilumba 'KaiKai' on Vocals

Lolo Mukena

Nice tune!

Can you recommed othes songs feom Les Noirs? I like their tune very much.

Since You Asked :

Here is Fofita by Moreno Batamba

Moreno Batamba is the husky Bass voice singing ( Second voice)

The Mean Drummer was known as Lava Machine.

Enjoy ...