Here you'll find blissful music: benga's irresistible rhythms and beats that only the golden era could produce, rumba's tropical guitars, and gorgeous harmonies. Overseen by producer Bhabhu Shah, this compilation gathers standout performances by bands from Kenya (Kangundo 'D' Boys, Kyanganga Boys Band, The Lulus Band and Gem Lucky Jazz), Tanzania (Founders International Band and Orch. Bima Lee), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Orch Moja One), originally issued as 7-inch singles on the APL imprints Nyalando, Sound of Music, Boxer, Mlima, and Julus. The early 1980s were the golden age of benga and rumba, and every track here is a rare recording never before released outside of Kenya. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)