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Some more cool music from the African Congo. Dr Cogo – Tabu Ley Rochereau. Really nice stuff.
Tabu Ley Rochereau, born in 1940, is a musician from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He’s well known for internationalising his african rumba and soukous music, together with Dr Nico Kasanda. Listen to his nice piece “Mokolo Nakokufa”:
Dr. Congo. Early African Jazz. Beautiful and soothing. Reminds me of joy and the past all with dance.
Nico Kasanda, born in 1939 in Belgian Congo, was a pioneer of soukous music. He’s also known as Docteur Nico. In the young age of 14, he started playing in the group ‘Le Grand Kallé et l’African Jazz’ and became an influential guitarist, as a meeting with Jimi Hendrix shows. He already died in 1985 in Belgium. Listen to his piece “Zadio”:
Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique | The Louvre in Paris, France
For me, the Louvre in Paris, France definitely spells unique. Here is the original photo I took in 1990 with some up to date remixes to give it some color. The museum itself is a unique and wonderful place to visit. Here, the newly designed pyramid, that is also the entrance to the museum, is under construction. It provides a distinctive and contemporary look to the historical structure of the museum. A must visit for anyone looking for that certain unique experience.
the morning after the rain | video art
The recording for this video was actually created during a rain and wind storm. A very gray night. Here I remixed the coloring to give it a sense of morning light. An ambient start to the day. A fresh, after rain feeling. Music dub by the band Fourcolor.
an evening storm approaches | a dance of tree and wind | video art
Another chance recording. An evening storm approaches containing some strong winds and rain. Here is a dance of tree and wind.
when we walk together we never feel alone
The waves break along the distant shore, and with them come our dreams. Because … there is no one like you.
If There Is A Light You Are Looking For … You Will Find It Outside Your Window
As I followed the light, the journey was not long, as I soon found what I was looking for …
n e w d i g i t a l s c a p e s 