Konono N°1's "Congotronics" album introduced the world to the strange and spectacular electro-traditional mixtures which are being concocted in the suburbs of Kinshasa, Congo. World music, electronica and avant-rock aficionados have all been equally amazed by this otherworldly music, which has driven the international press to come up with some surprising comparisons (from Can and Krautrock to Jimi Hendrix, Lee Perry and proto-techno!...).

The band was founded back in the 1960s by Mingiedi, a virtuoso of the likembĂ© (a traditional instrument sometimes called "sanza" or "thumb piano", consisting of metal ...

News

Congotronics Vinyl Box Set has arrived !


This strictly limited edition contains 7 vinyls (incl. the new Konono) and downloads of all Congotronics albums

Special Congotronics vinyl box to include the new Konono No1 album


We will soon announce details of the limited-edition Congotronics box, which will include vinyl versions of 5 albums + plenty more goodies

New Decade, New Crammed Discs


So what new joys await from Crammed in this, the first year of the second decade of the century?

Live Dates

14/08/2010
SE
Goteborg
15/08/2010
FI
HELSINKI

Releases

KONONO NO.1 - Congotronics Vinyl Box Set
KONONO NO.1
Congotronics Vinyl Box Set
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KONONO NO.1 - Congotronics 1
KONONO NO.1
Congotronics 1
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KONONO NO.1 - Assume Crash Position
KONONO NO.1
Assume Crash Position
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KONONO NO.1 - Live At Couleur Cafe
KONONO NO.1
Live At Couleur Cafe
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