Recorded at Real World Studios over three days during May 1989, this album is the first Remmy Ongala & Orchestre Super Matimila produced in a Western environment. The tracks feature Matimila’s touring nucleus of eight musicians, and provide a great introduction to this unique and compelling band.
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released October 30, 1989

All songs arranged by Remmy Ongala.

Orchestre Super Matimila are:- Remmy Ongala Lead Vocal and Guitar, Keito Kiniki Vocal, Freddy Sengula Mwilasha Guitar, Muhidini Kisukari Haji Guitar, Hasani Ayas Ayas Guitar, Matu Dikundia Hassan Saxophone, Lawrence Chuki Limbanga Drums, Saidi Salum Jumaine Congas, Matimila Percussion.

Recorded and mixed at Real World Studios, England. Produced by Basil Anderson with David Bottrill and Remmy Ongala, Engineered, Mixed and Edited by David Bottrill Assistant Engineer Christopher Johns Cut by Kevin Metcalfe at The Townhouse, London.

Design Jones/Mouat O Assorted Images Front Cover Remmy Ongala superimposed upon an aerial shot of Zaltan, Libya. Remmy Ongala photographed by Francis Drake. Satellite picture: Science Photo Library. Composite by Rani Charrington/NOVA. Back Cover A wooden hand, one of the stage accessories Remmy Ongala wears around his neck.
Photograph by Francis Drake Inside Photography Francis Drake

Thanks to Fatma Abdullah and The Tanzanian High Commission, London, and Toni Ongala.
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