Papa Wemba - Emotion '1995; 2020

Tracks list

In the autumn of ‘94 Paris-based Zairois, Papa Wemba, was deep in the
recording of this album, Emotion, at Real World Studios. “Making this
record gave me the shivers,” declared Papa. “When I arrived in Paris
to live and work, and aim my music at the international market, I remember
Martin Messonier saying, ‘If your first album fails, if your second album
fails… you’d better make sure the third one is a success!’
It’s not that I’m afraid to sing— I’ve been singing
for 25 years— but on this LP I’ve taken a totally different
musical direction, so I’m a little afraid of the public’s
reaction. This is an emotional time, that’s why I must call this album
Emotion.”

Papa Wemba is clearly on a mission. He is building on the legacy of his
innovative 1988 album Papa Wemba, which was recorded in collaboration with
producer Martin Messonier, and the aptly titled Le Voyageur album, which was
released in Europe on Real World in ‘92. For Papa the real agenda lies in
the dream of worldwide notoriety. To reach that international audience, artists
like Papa Wemba must be willing to risk alienating the purists.

Tracklist:
01. Papa Wemba - Yolele (3:24)
02. Papa Wemba - Mandola (3:50)
03. Papa Wemba - Show Me the Way (4:02)
04. Papa Wemba - Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song) (3:14)
05. Papa Wemba - Rail On (2:26)
06. Papa Wemba - Shofele (3:10)
07. Papa Wemba - Image (4:21)
08. Papa Wemba - Sala Keba (3:41)
09. Papa Wemba - Awa Yokeyi (1:56)
10. Papa Wemba - Epelo (4:03)
11. Papa Wemba - Ah Ouais (4:21)
12. Papa Wemba - Bakwetu (Live) (5:04)
13. Papa Wemba - Maria Valencia (Live) (4:49)
14. Papa Wemba - Le Voyageur (Live) (5:10)

Related artists