Pablo and Friends
Matthew Watters | Kell's Restaurant & Bar, Mongouge | 09/16/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard Pablo playing rhythm guitar on a Sam Mangwana track in the early 80's, and later tweaking the bass with Les Quatre Etoiles. Here he gets to do abit of everything, with the support of a few reliable musician colleagues, namely guitarists Diblo Dibala, Daly Kimoko, Syran M'Benza and Lokassa, and vocalists Wuta Mayi, Shimita, and Lea Lignanzi. The result is a fast paced rendering of Pablo's compositions, Paris-style. Check out UP TO DANCE (track 4) for modern Soukous Stars pace featuring Daly, or try PENSE A MOI (track 7) for a more retro Afric ambiance with Syran.Total music: 56 minutes"
One of the best ever
David Ridnell | El Cerrito CA | 04/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Agreed. I would give it 6 stars; one of the best soukous albums ever with the 3 great guitarists: Diblo Dibala, Dally Kimoko, and Syran M'Benzra. A great example of Diblo and Dally shining in the studio on other people's records."