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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.

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    Songs for the Poor Man
    CD
    play Nasikitika (I Regret) Remmy Ongala 6m 21s
    play Karola (Carol) Remmy Ongala 5m 46s
    play Kipenda Roho Remmy Ongala 6m 38s
    play Sauti Ya Mnyonge (The Voice Of The Underdog) Remmy Ongala 8m 34s
    play Kifo (Death) Remmy Ongala 9m 15s
    play Usingizi (Sleep) Remmy Ongala 7m 48s
    play Muziki Asili Yake Wapi Remmy Ongala 5m 31s
    play Pamella Remmy Ongala 5m 25s
    play Dole (OK) Remmy Ongala 6m 56s
    play Mariam Wangu (My Own Mariam) Remmy Ongala 7m 7s
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