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About "Liwa Ya Wech"
Liwa Ya Wech - Franck Biyong's 2nd single on TANGENTIAL MUSIC - March 15th 2024
"For the second single from his forthcoming and brilliant ‘Radio Masoda’ album, Franck Biyong has transformed Congolese genius Franco Luambo’s 1961 rumba standard ‘Liwa Ya Wech’ into a sophisticated Afro-Jazz anthem that oozes romance and late night grandeur. Powerful velvety horns, understated piano and swinging heartbeat percussion lay the stage for a moving vocal performance from the Kenyan female singing group Karama, whose spiritually-charged voices elevate Franco’s original message to the cosmos. Not dissimilar to UK band Kokoroko’s much loved ‘Abusey Junction’, Franck’s interpretation of ‘Liwa Ya Wech’ is a deeply emotional track that will add harmony to your life"
"For the second single from his forthcoming and brilliant ‘Radio Masoda’ album, Franck Biyong has transformed Congolese genius Franco Luambo’s 1961 rumba standard ‘Liwa Ya Wech’ into a sophisticated Afro-Jazz anthem that oozes romance and late night grandeur. Powerful velvety horns, understated piano and swinging heartbeat percussion lay the stage for a moving vocal performance from the Kenyan female singing group Karama, whose spiritually-charged voices elevate Franco’s original message to the cosmos. Not dissimilar to UK band Kokoroko’s much loved ‘Abusey Junction’, Franck’s interpretation of ‘Liwa Ya Wech’ is a deeply emotional track that will add harmony to your life"
