Verkys & Orchestre Veve Verckys & L'Orchestre Veve, Congolese Funk, Afrobeat and Psychedelic Rumba 1969 - 1978 Includes Zine [w/ download card] ” There’s one big reason

” There’s one big reason why 15 songs are coming out on three EPs

and more — includes collaborations with Sampha

A reference to Stewart’s birth date

members of Subway Sect

Verkys & Orchestre Veve Verckys & L'Orchestre Veve, Congolese Funk, Afrobeat and Psychedelic Rumba 1969 - 1978 Includes Zine [w/ download card] ” There’s one big reasonCongos turbulent and exhilarating 70s: Nightclubs and dance floors were packed to the brim in the capital, Kinshasa. The whole continent was submerged into the Congolese Rumba craze. Encouraged by the fantastic productions of the Ngoma label, vibrant radio waves had been spreading the Congo sound from Leopoldville all over the continent, becoming the countries No. 1 export. The unexpected success nurtured an incredible wealth of talented musicians.