Today, the result of a five day visit has found its way into the Warp Records catalogue: DRC Music ’s ‘Kinshasa One Two’, a 14 track strong album, is released today and it’s one of the best things ...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) owes much of its global renown to its music, reflecting its cultural diversity. The DR Congolese music scene is incredibly diverse and dynamic, encompassing ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The photograph depicts Kuba drummers ...

Comedians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are mining their country’s chronic instability for laughs, entertaining people displaced by the war with the M23 rebels with their dark humour.

Congolese artistes are widely regarded as some of the finest rhumba musicians in Africa and the world. Unmatched in composition, instrumental mastery, and their devotion to sweet lyrics and melodies, ...