Groove is in the Heartland: The Irrepressible Beat of the Congo

On this episode, Dónal Dineen talks seasonal anthems and the magic of Johnathan Richman’s ‘That Summer Feeling’ before heading back to the Georgia Sea Islands for another look at the Get In Union collection of songs from Bessie Jones and friends.

Niwel Tsumbu is the special guest and he presents an illustrated guide to the roots of Congolese dance music as well as an alternative theory on the origin of the blues.