Congolese soukous

vonbiber

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• Jun 25, 2019

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I had a lot of fun jamming with these guys strumming these chords:
A D E
Those who have problems with the E chords can play
G C D
and use a capo on the 2nd fret
https://youtu.be/SFR6HD13z08

 

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• Jun 25, 2019

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Very interesting. Never heard this genre before.
Thanks!

 

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• Jun 26, 2019

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I wish I could play like that. I figure if I keep wishing, and wishing harder, eventually I'll become great!

I see you're from Wicky Wacky Land. That applies to so many places.

 

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• Jun 26, 2019

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Soukous is a derivative of the Congolese rumba that started
in the 40s and became very popular in the 50s and 60s not only
in the Congos but all over Africa.
Here's a Congolese style ukulele:
https://youtu.be/QXyQI-6XT0w