Universal Vibrations | The Global Pulse & The Heart of Africa William Bowane

In the debut episode of Universal Vibrations, we establish our roadmap for exploring the world’s most influential sounds.

We dive into Richard O. Nidel’s definitions of "World Music" and explore why the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the rhythmic engine of the African continent.

We’ll look at the transition from traditional folk styles to the infectious, electric energy of Congolese Rumba and Soukous.