Bilongo

what language is he singing in? Nice version.
Richard Bona is from Cameroon. I believe he is singing in his native Douala dialect.

I have seen him perform around New York quite a bit with guitarists Mike Stern and Pat Metheny, as well as his own groups. This is the first time I have heard him surrounded by latin musicians. He is awesome.
 
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Do you know if there is a recording available of this performance that can be purchased?
I don't know but that would be nice. Great group of musicians. I randomly came across it yesterday while doing a search for the conguero Roberto Quintero ( his cousin Luisito Quintero is on timbales ).
 
Wow ! .. some serious "88s" on this..and the conga/bongos... another version to add, if, it reaches CD.
HI Terence, by "88s" should I assume you're referring to las "blancas y negras"? :)

Yeah they are all top notch players.
 
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