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Zap Mama — Belgo Zaireoise
Album: 7
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Released: 1997
Length: 5:11
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Fire o the Mountain
Posted 9 months ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
giving a 10 to balance out the haters who always dont like non-English language music...also it's a jam!
Posted 9 months ago by Samantho    [ Reply ]
 dc_zee wrote:

What!? No lyrics available? 


Internet search in April 2023 reveal no lyrics.
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

Very nice; good toe-tapping stuff here! Great music to drink my way through some suds to, typing on the novel, waiting for 2022 to begin!

please let us know the name of this novel when it comes out, if it is as varied as your life posts it will read like fiction but borrow heavily from your life. Cheers
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Very nice; good toe-tapping stuff here! Great music to drink my way through some suds to, typing on the novel, waiting for 2022 to begin! 
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
They are always interesting, which is  a positive, in my book. 
Posted 2 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Wow... Thought this was Angelique Kidjo...

Gonna have to check out some Zap Mama 
Posted 2 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
Amazing! 
First I thought I heard Brazilian but it wasn't . Still reminds me of Brazilian music
Posted 3 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
 wsteinhauer wrote:
Is this the correct song?
 

           It . . . . . is NOT.
Posted 3 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
I am a wildlife biologist and have spent several months each year in Western and Central Africa since the early 2000's. It took me a few trips and many months before learning to appreciate much of the music in the region. I still prefer the more jazzy sounds of Ghana's high-life (E.T. Mensah comes to mind) from the 1950 and 1960s but I think it is quite enjoyable to hear what the younger generation throughout West Africa has done to blend modern western 'pop' to the traditional sounds of Africa. I hear a lot of that with Zap Mama. As Marie Daulne says - 'the voice is an instrument itself, it's the original instrument'. I enjoy Zap Mama on RP and always look forward to hearing more music from Africa. I hope more people come to appreciate the quality of music from this region of the world.
Posted 3 years ago by pa508701    [ Reply ]
Pretty difficult to sit still when Zap Mama is  playing 
Posted 3 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Can't go wrong with Zap Mama, excellent voices and musicians
Posted 3 years ago by DOT_SPINK    [ Reply ]
 HectorPascal wrote:
Dead good and love the superfluid slide into Marley Bob. Inspirational.
 
Same back-to-back plays July 2020. Not complaining - appreciating the opportunity to hear both back-to-back again.
Posted 3 years ago by nickferrante10    [ Reply ]
realy well mixed sound engineering beautifully ballanced
Posted 4 years ago by Pilsenaaa    [ Reply ]
the singing is superb
Posted 4 years ago by Pilsenaaa    [ Reply ]
Dead good and love the superfluid slide into Marley Bob. Inspirational.
Posted 4 years ago by HectorPascal    [ Reply ]
 changodelaplaya wrote:

It's displayed as Zap Mama, but it sounds like the awful howling so-called harmonies of The 'Dead. What's up, Bill?
 
Fixed. Sorry about that.
Posted 4 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
This is not the right song.
Posted 4 years ago by bob_lee1    [ Reply ]
 wsteinhauer wrote:
Is this the correct song?
 
It's displayed as Zap Mama, but it sounds like the awful howling so-called harmonies of The 'Dead. What's up, Bill?
Posted 4 years ago by changodelaplaya    [ Reply ]
 wsteinhauer wrote:
Is this the correct song?
 
Not as such.
Posted 7 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Is this the correct song?
Posted 7 years ago by wsteinhauer    [ Reply ]
So annoying
 
Posted 7 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
What!? No lyrics available? 
Posted 7 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
The vocalist sounds like Judith Sephuma. I like her voice! Good stuff.
Posted 7 years ago by Wilfrue    [ Reply ]
 Johnny_Wave wrote:
Just plain bad

 
I don't get the dissing that's addressed to this cut:  it's dynamite.  Thanks, Bill.  Washington State, baby.
Posted 8 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Just plain bad
Posted 8 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
annoying   {#Stop}
Posted 8 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
Zap Mama rocks!
Posted 10 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Fun!  
Posted 10 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
Funtastically upbeat and fresh, what makes Radio Paradise top choice for highest quality and eclectic music, thank you DJ.
Posted 10 years ago by kdarwish    [ Reply ]
Just a nonsense song that is incredibly annoying... any idea how to make the PSD button work with iTunes?
Posted 10 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
I have loved these women - from afar - for years! Brilliant, unique, special music. Thanks for playing!
Posted 10 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
like! ty for playing it :-)
Posted 11 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
If you can play this...you can play Angelique Kidjo
Posted 11 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Keep that African music coming, Bill!
Posted 11 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
I can see where Fiona Apple got her inspiration for "Hot Knife"...
Posted 11 years ago by Forest267    [ Reply ]
Exactly. Fun, exciting music that makes you want to get up and dance with her!

Posted 11 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Somehow I doubt that the people who coined and perpetuated the term "world music" where trying to be anything but disrespectful to those musical forms, which are most certainly distinct from those common in western music.  And to call it "anglo" music is even more ridiculous given that it transcends all western borders.  The best advice is to chill and enjoy the beat.
Posted 11 years ago by blackjackshellac    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:

Read it again. . . he did the exact opposite. 

Anyway. . . it is indeed a great track and I very much endorse this kind of music. . . to me it's not world music, it is music from around the world. I have never understood why there should be a 'world' label on music that has a different flavour from what you expect to hear from where you live. 

 
Quite. The label 'world music' is inaccurate, lazy and ethnocentric, as if anglo-saxon English-language music were the measure of all music, when anglos are in a distinct minority in the world's population. It would be better and more accurate, if not as snappy, to call it non-anglo music.

This is really fun. Chikka-boom, chikka-boom! 8 from the toe-tappin' Nottingham jury.
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I love it - "No Man, No Cry" at the end
Posted 11 years ago by oídos_abiertos    [ Reply ]
Can't understand a work but likey.
Posted 12 years ago by DanO-1    [ Reply ]
Dancing music!!!!!!!!
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
This gal cooks!!  Great sound, genuine boogie Congo style.
Posted 12 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
Thank you sooo much for playing Zap Mama.  She is an amazing performer, and I hope to hear more of her on RP  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 12 years ago by JoBo    [ Reply ]


Gee Mama, All I wanna do is dance...
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 willmcnaught wrote:


I see you panned this twice lol — RP takes chances and they are not for all,  but this is ALSO why I listen to RP. Being exposed to "world" music and finding I like many many types! Lose the negativity-you'll live longer! lol
 
One was negative, one was positive, and this one is to tell you your advice is duly noted. {#Cheers}
Posted 12 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
 willmcnaught wrote:


I see you panned this twice lol — RP takes chances and they are not for all,  but this is ALSO why I listen to RP. Being exposed to "world" music and finding I like many many types! Lose the negativity-you'll live longer! lol
 
Read it again. . . he did the exact opposite. 

Anyway. . . it is indeed a great track and I very much endorse this kind of music. . . to me it's not world music, it is music from around the world. I have never understood why there should be a 'world' label on music that has a different flavour from what you expect to hear from where you live. 

Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 fingerpin wrote:

I'll take your portion. {#Sunny}

 

I see you panned this twice lol — RP takes chances and they are not for all,  but this is ALSO why I listen to RP. Being exposed to "world" music and finding I like many many types! Lose the negativity-you'll live longer! lol

Posted 13 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
dance, celebrate, love!!!  {#Dancingbanana_2}

Posted 13 years ago by Moonflower31    [ Reply ]
 Alpine wrote:
I'll pass.
 
I'll take your portion. {#Sunny}

Posted 13 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
 alux wrote:
What I tune into RP for.  
 
bump

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 stescott100 wrote:
Horrible, this song makes me feel like I'm trapped in a New Age Shop
 
The implication being what, that you are forced to listen? {#Eh}

Posted 13 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
I think Sinead finally found her sound!
Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Songs from this CD always make me dance in my chair! Thanks RP for introducing them to me.
Posted 13 years ago by deckfisher    [ Reply ]
Seriously?

Zap Mama?

COME ON......
Posted 13 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
Thought that was Angelique Kidjo for a minute...
Posted 13 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]

zap mama by ~criminal-enterprises
©2005-2010 ~criminal-enterprises

Last nite, i went to see zap mama play at s.o.b.'s in nyc. It was my second time seeing marie daulne/zap mama perform. Amazing show. Like a religious experience.

pictured here is Marie Daulne (centre), founder/soul of zap mama, flanked by two of the backing vocalists.




Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Please make it stop............
Posted 14 years ago by Asmith    [ Reply ]
What I tune into RP for.  
Posted 14 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
1 part cruise commercial, 1 part Cosby Show.
Posted 14 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]



They've universalized Congolese music!

Mbote, mama!

(Mvo vanga fiote kaka kikongo.)

Photo source: https://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/368540/Zap+Mama.jpg


Posted 14 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
 joerw wrote:
bo ba bushie buszhie ba ba bo bo.... mute.
 

Mind firmly closed.....check.{#Rolleyes}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
bo ba bushie buszhie ba ba bo bo.... mute.
Posted 14 years ago by joerw    [ Reply ]
really, end, please

Posted 14 years ago by flipfish    [ Reply ]
Good for the ears and great for the body.  Made me wiggle.  Pretty cool!
Got me out of bed to check it out.

Posted 14 years ago by ThePom    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This is cool...
 
A rare diversion from 'good for the ears'. I give romeotuma a 2 for the originality of the comment, a welcome development from the sameness of the previous comments
Posted 14 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
Horrible, this song makes me feel like I'm trapped in a New Age Shop
Posted 14 years ago by stescott100    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
Is she singing "No men, no cry" at the end—and was that an answer to Marley's "No Woman, No Cry"?
 

To the first:  yes.  As to the latter:  hell if I know!
Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Supermoon      

Sounds good....looks good!


Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
thumb upLoved it!  More please.
Posted 15 years ago by ernestor    [ Reply ]
Is she singing "No men, no cry" at the end—and was that an answer to Marley's "No Woman, No Cry"?
Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
I don't know what she is saying but it is nice and upbeat - what I wanted on a Monday afternoon.
Posted 15 years ago by Flick    [ Reply ]
This is a really oldie. Her newer stuff is still ethnic sounding, but less traditional. Love Zap Mama!
Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
I'll pass.
Posted 15 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
A joy!
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
this is really fun!
Posted 15 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
finally! Zap Mama on RP!
Posted 15 years ago by manzanitafire    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
LOVE Zap Mama. Saw them in a little club in SF a couple years ago. They were simply amazing!
Posted 16 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
I actually liked that
Posted 16 years ago by Whirlpool    [ Reply ]
Sonus wrote:
very mature analogy
Huh? Analogy? That's just a rating, dude. Not one with which I'd be inclined to argue, either.
Posted 16 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Just not in the mood for this....
That's a safe bet.
Posted 16 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Her new album is really good.
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Just not in the mood for this....
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Ha Ha I have never even thought of Zap Mama as obscure. I grew up in Texas with a father who jogs in pink women's tennis shorts and is still happily married to his wife of 30 years, so I guess nothing really strike me as odd.
Posted 16 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
makes me want to get up and DANCE!
Posted 16 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
COOL On my Afro-pop meter, this one is pegged. Let's hear a lot more of them, Bill! Nice reggae hook at the end...
Posted 18 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Gish05 wrote:
Sucko-Barfo.
very mature analogy
Posted 18 years ago by Sonus    [ Reply ]
This is great, put a smile on my face! Thanks Bill for your odd choices sometimes.
Posted 18 years ago by coentje    [ Reply ]
fractalv wrote:
I like this kind of music, exotic and upbeat, it takes me away from my work. Thanks Bill, another good find.
yeah.......that was different......and good......
Posted 18 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
So Bjork was kidnapped and sent to Africa, eh?
Posted 18 years ago by paiasoloco    [ Reply ]
I knew as soon as I heard it that this must be Zap Mama. But then I thought,"Surely not, they're so obscure, what are the chances?" Turns out they're very good. Hats off to Bill and Rebecca once again. You guys have not only incredible taste, but increadible range.
Posted 18 years ago by gntlemanartist    [ Reply ]
So Bjork was kidnapped and sent to Africa, eh?
Posted 18 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Zap Mama's seminal work is Sabsylma.
Posted 19 years ago by BoundersBooksSeller    [ Reply ]
Sucko-Barfo.
Posted 19 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
This one sounds kind of diluted..like it belongs to The Wild Thornberries soundtrack
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
I like this kind of music, exotic and upbeat, it takes me away from my work. Thanks Bill, another good find.
Posted 19 years ago by fractalv    [ Reply ]
West African I presume the_Jake likes it
Posted 19 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Q: What language do you speak after prolonged listening? A: ZERO-ese.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]