Recently, Damon Albarn traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo with a group of musicians that took the name DRC Music and included producers like Richard Russell, Dan The Automator, Actress, and Jneiro Jarel. Together, they spent five days recording tracks with local musicians. The resulting album, a benefit for Oxfam called Kinshasa One Two, [...]
Stereogum — Recently, Damon Albarn traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo with a group of musicians that took the name DRC Music and included producers like Richard Russell, Da... more info
The Quietus — Kinshasa One Two features the likes of Actress and Dan The Automator, alongside local Congolese musicians, to be released on Warp in October more info
Guardian Music — Albarn among 11 western producers collaborating with Congo musicians as part of Oxfam DRC fundraising operationOxfam have announced details of their first DRC Music album... more info
Nialler9 — Some really interesting clips and photos were coming out of the DRC Music Tumblr while the western musicians led by Damon Albarn were recording in the Democratic Republic... more info