1970年代初期のタンザニアにおいて、ソウル、ファンク、ジャズ、ロックと現地音楽を融合させた独自のジャンル”Kitoto Sound”を作り上げ、人気を誇ったアフロ・ロック・バンドです。
本2CDは、代表的なヒット・アルバム “AVE AFRICA” に加え、アルバム未収録曲や、シングルB面曲など、貴重な音源が多数収録された本格的な初復刻となります。

CD 1
1 Kitoto Sound
2 Ukuti Ukuti
3 Ba Motoka Na Castle
4 Kamungulwe
5 Your Day Will Come
6 Ani Uni
7 Wakulu Wa Kuno
8 We Need Each Other
9 Alhamdulilah
10 Ntambwa
11 How Can I Get to You
12 Ave Africa
CD 2
1 Simba Anguruma
2 Kipato Sina
3 Vijana
4 Banchikicha
5 Black Is Beautiful
6 Mai Wetu Mai
7 Enzi Za Utumwani
8 Let’s Live Together
9 Matatizo Nyumbani
10 K.K. of Zambia

Bass Guitar – Bashir Idi Farhan (tracks: 2-11 to 2-17)
Congas, Backing Vocals – Kazadi Mbiya (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12)
Drums – John Rocks (tracks: 2-11 to 2-17)
Drums, Backing Vocals – Katako Lubula (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12)
Guitar – Hembi Kongo (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12), Florie Kongo (tracks: 2-11 to 2-17)
Lead Vocals – James Mpungo (tracks: 2-11 to 2-17)
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – James Mpungo (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12)
Organ, Piano, Vocals – Kassim Rajab Magati (tracks: 2-11 to 2-17)
Percussion, Backing Vocals – Tito Mwiru (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12)
Trombone – Eric Allendale (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12)
Violin, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Bashir Idi Farhan (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12)
Vocals, Electric Piano, Organ, Kalimba, Backing Vocals – Kassim Rajab Magati (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12)
Compiled by, Sleeve Notes, Interviewer – Dave Tinning, Thomas Gesthuizen

＊CD 1 ＝ original “Ave Africa” 1976 by KITOTO records

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