Son Du Balka

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. 1.1Ah Lusialala 1.2Ni Kuel'ko 1.3Bia Sala 1.4Basi Bayele 1.5Lekou 1.6Bukut' Bua Kinguengui 1.7Ha Ta Ba Betu Ku Bula 2.1Ku Mavula 2.2Kidilu 2.3Wa Yiwou 2.4Ka Mu Wila Ko 2.5Nia Nia 2.6Kwele