30. Lumumba Pt. 1
DRC once dominated African music, but that industry hasn't alleviated economic pain. George delves into this by studying Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first prime minister.
Before Nigeria took over the African music scene, the Democratic Republic of Congo had us in a chokehold. But just like its minerals, the country鈥檚 music has yet to produce an industry that eases the economic suffering of its people, despite decades of supply and demand. Why? George goes to the genesis of the DRC鈥檚 economic reality by exploring the rise of Patrice Lumumba, Congo鈥檚 first prime minister.
Written by George The Poet
Produced by Benbrick and George The Poet
Original music by Benbrick, performed by the 91热爆 Concert Orchestra.
Sound Design by Benbrick.
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- Fri 12 Jan 2024 03:2591热爆 Radio 1Xtra
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