Oral history with Kalala Midibu J. Goubald
2 Aug 2022
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00:55 Introduces himself and his family background
03:57 Educational background and current family situation
05:59 His introduction to music and his music style
08:32 Links between Congolese music and other styles e.g. Jazz, Reggae
11:05 Discusses different musical styles/traditions including Mutwashi, Babunda and a lack of attention to Congolese folk music
14:06 Evolution of music and cultural signatures
15:28 Inspiration of Luba music on his own musical development
18:37 The role of intuition in Congolese/African music
19:58 Importance of education and the effect of outside influences (Western) including through external organisations such as the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund
24:35 Talks about his projects for the future
25:56 Talks about the Babunda singing technique
27:30 Talks about the richness of Congolese music mimicking the richness of the Congo’s (Kinshasa) mineral wealth and the role of politics in all life and his music
30:30 End of Interview
Title:
Oral history with Kalala Midibu J. Goubald
Date of work:
2 Aug 2022
Search dates:
02 Aug 2022 - 02 Aug 2022
Reference number:
GB3228.107/3/1/4
Level of description:
Item from Collection: When Musical Traditions Meet and Inspire (GB3228.107)
Part of:
Sub-series: Oral Histories (GB3228.107/3/1)
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
Restricted
Record types:
Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre
Language:
French
Record number:
16448404