File under: African Rumba Cha-Cha Bolero

Roger Izeidi, Orchestre African Fiesta

Name: Roger Izeidi, Orchestre African Fiesta – Vita Matata With African Fiesta (2LP + Booklet)
Brand: Planet Ilunga
SKU: PI 15
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Vita Matata With African Fiesta (2LP + Booklet)

LabelPlanet IlungaGenreLibrary & Soundtracks

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'The creation of the band African Fiesta, founded in 1963 by three well-known musicians, Nicolas Kasanda, Tabu Ley Rochereau and Roger Izeidi, and the contributions of the VITA label, established by Roger Izeidi, occupy an exciting chapter in the history of Congolese popular music. During the mid-1960s, African Fiesta consistently reached the top of the hit parade. The band, which back in the day positioned itself as a competitor to a current called ‘Fiesta Cubana’, breathed new life into Congolese Rumba, continuing the tradition of the African Jazz school started by Joseph Kabasele.

'The VITA label, with African Fiesta as their sole provider, besides four songs of Eduardo De Veracruz Vinagre et Son Orchestre, ran between May 1963 and early 1966. It created a spectacular legacy and back catalog full of tasteful sentiments and sensual melodies, deeply rooted in the Afro-Latin sound.

'This new compilation offers a few of the classic African Fiesta songs and complements them with an eclectic and original selection, divided into four thematic sides: Showcase, Rumba Lingala, Cha Cha Cha & Bolero. This double LP album comes with a 16-page booklet featuring the history of VITA and African Fiesta, song commentary by Congolese journalist Herman Bangi Bayo, and a written catalog of the VITA label. The heirs of Roger Izeidi kindly gave permission in Kinshasa to release this album of African Fiesta on Planet Ilunga.'

Details

File under: African Rumba Cha-Cha Bolero

Cat. number: PI 15

Year: 2025

Format

Limited edition of 1000 copies (the cover is hand-numbered ... / 1000).

Contains a 16-page booklet and poly-lined inner sleeves.

The tracks are numbered sequentially from 1 to 24 on the back cover.

[Booklet text:]

Licensed from: the estate of Roger Izeidi

Photos front and back cover courtesy of Max Izeidi & Liliane Kasanda

Release notes

Limited edition of 1000 copies (the cover is hand-numbered ... / 1000). Contains a 16-page booklet and poly-lined inner sleeves. The tracks are numbered sequentially from 1 to 24 on the back cover. © 2025 Planet Ilunga [Booklet text:] Licensed from: the estate of Roger Izeidi Photos front and back cover courtesy of Max Izeidi & Liliane Kasanda

Tracklist

Showcase
A1		Biguine Willy
A2		Oh Esto Y De Irvaba Cumabo
A3		Saoco
A4		En Guantánomo
A5		A. M. Decantonio
A6		No Me Persigas
Rumba Lingala
B7		Mama Egée
B8		Vivo Africa
B9		Ngonga Ebeti
B10		Minge Rumba Fiesta
B11		Matulekele
B12		Mitele Ngo Mama
Cha Cha Cha
C13		African Negra
C14		Rithmo Ya Suka
C15		Seis Linda Cubana
C16		Mi Amor
C17		Sabrosito
C18		Nadie No Puede
Bolero
D19		Nella Negrita
D20		Arsene Diongue
D21		Liliane Yo Nsomi
D22		Yve Ya Fabien
D23		Tu Te Rappelles
D24		L'Edera