Animal Collective, Deerhoof, Andrew Bird and more reinvent Congotronics!




Tradi-Mods vs Rockers: Alternative Takes on Congotronics is almost here! This ambitious double CD sees 26 bands and producers hand-picked from the cutting-edge of contemporary western music paying homage to Konono No.1, Kasai Allstars and the other acts in the Congotronics series: there are imaginative rearrangements, alternative versions and completely new pieces inspired by those spectacular "tradi-modern" sounds.

Big name players involved include Animal Collective, Deerhoof, Andrew Bird, Juana Molina, Shackleton, EYE (Boredoms), Jolie Holland, Mark Ernestus (Basic Channel), Micachu & The Shapes, Optimo, Megafaun, Glenn Kotche (Wilco) and many more, plus the return of original Crammed band Aksak Maboul.

"Tradi-Mods vs. Rockers" is released on November 8th. Pre-order your copy HERE





SPECIAL OFFER: pre-order or order the CD of Tradi-Mods vs Rockers (the Congotronics tribute album) and get a 30% reduction off the price of all the following CDs in the Congotronics series: 1. Konono No 1: "Congotronics"

2. Various artists: "Congotronics 2"

3. Kasai Allstars: "In The 7th Moon..."

4. Konono No 1: "Live At Couleur Cafe"

5. Konono No 1: "Assume Crash Position"

This temporary offer is only valid until November 22, 2010


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