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Songs for the Poor Man

Remmy Ongala and Orchestre Super Matimila

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 Zaïrean-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.

  • imageAdd To Basketmore info£7.27Songs for the Poor Man - CD
    playNasikitika (I Regret)Remmy Ongala6m 21s
    playKarola (Carol)Remmy Ongala5m 46s
    playKipenda RohoRemmy Ongala6m 38s
    playSauti Ya Mnyonge (The Voice Of The Underdog)Remmy Ongala8m 34s
    playKifo (Death)Remmy Ongala9m 15s
    playUsingizi (Sleep)Remmy Ongala7m 48s
    playMuziki Asili Yake WapiRemmy Ongala5m 31s
    playPamellaRemmy Ongala5m 25s
    playDole (OK)Remmy Ongala6m 56s
    playMariam Wangu (My Own Mariam)Remmy Ongala7m 7s