Zaire – Polyphony Of The Deep Rain Forest (Music Of The Ituri Pygmies) = 密林のポリフォニー　イトゥリ森ピグミーの音楽 – Ituri Pygmies – – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

This album offers a rare and immersive journey into the sonic world of the Ituri Pygmies, one of the most renowned forest-dwelling communities of Central Africa. Rather than presenting music as entertainment, these recordings capture a living tradition intertwined with daily life, rituals, and the natural world. The polyphonic vocalizations—intricate, overlapping, and shimmering—are at once hypnotic and complex, revealing a communal approach to music-making that feels both ancient and vibrantly alive. Every song is a tapestry: voices weave in and out, mimicking birdcalls, rainfall, and the pulse of the rainforest itself. For listeners attuned to folk traditions and ethnographic soundscapes, this album is a testament to the expressive depth and communal spirit of the Ituri Pygmies. It stands as an urgent reminder of the cultural wealth found in oral traditions, and is an essential listen for anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of human creativity. Owning this album is not just collecting music—it’s preserving a unique worldview, voiced through centuries-old harmonies that continue to resonate with spiritual and artistic vitality.

Track List:
1 – Prologue: Ballad Of Mambasa – 7:26
2 – Kukonga Point-Daytime Polyphony – 21:13
3 – Kukonga Point-Evening Polyphony – 9:38
4 – Arabesque For Likembe And Voices – 10:44
5 – Epilogue: Likembe Trio – 2:05