Balka Sound Balka Sound

Strut present the first ever compilation of Balka Sound, bringing together their influential 1980s recordings, Hailing from Congo-Brazzaville and led by revered vocalist and ngonfi player, Nkibi "Lusialala" Albert,†Balka Sound created their own unique musical world, re-imagining traditional Congolese Balka rhythms with electric guitars,†electric†bass and drums, alongside the traditional 5-string ngonfi. 1. AH LUSIALALA 5.02† 2. NI KUELKO 6.32† 3. BIA SALA 5.29† 4.†BASI†BAYELE 5.13† 5. LEKOU 6.21† 6. BUKUT BUA KINGUENGUI 5.29† 7.†ZANDU DIA NGO 4.55 8.†HA†TA†BA†BETU†KU BULA 6.34†† 9. KU MAVULA 4.43†† 10. KIDULU 5.31† 11. WA YIWOU 3.38† 12. KA MU WILA KO 3.44†† 13. NIA NIA 4.05† 14. KWELE 4.18† 15. MWAN KISANA 4.55

• Released: 11/11/22
• Internal ID: JITRE
• Format Detail: 2LP in gatefold sleeve
• Genre: World Music
• Format: Vinyl
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.**