Missa Luba by Les Troubadours Du Roi Baudolin, released 22 March 2023, includes the following tracks: "Ebu Ewale Kemai", "Seya Wa Mama Ndalamba", "Twai Tshinaminai", "Gloria" and more.
This version of Missa Luba comes as a 1xCD. -
Father Guido Haazen journeyed to the Belgian Congo in 1953 and the following year formed the Troubadours, a choir of some 45 boys aged between 9 to 14 and rounded out by 15 teachers from the Central School in Kamina.
The "Missa Luba" CD by the Troubadours, released by Hallmark, is a remarkable recording that brings together traditional Congolese music and the Latin Mass. This unique fusion was originally composed in 1958 and has since become an iconic work of world sacred music. The performance on this album captures the vibrant rhythms and harmonies characteristic of Central African musical traditions while maintaining the spiritual depth of the Catholic liturgy. The Troubadours are known for their authentic interpretations and have contributed significantly to popularizing global choral works. Hallmark, as a respected label with decades of experience, specializes in reissuing classic recordings across genres, ensuring timeless masterpieces like "Missa Luba" remain accessible to new generations.