Mike Kitcher - Processed Snippets: Congo Traditional 1952 & 1957 (LP)

Processed Snippets: Congo Traditional 1952 & 1957 finds artist Mike Kitcher reimagining the legendary Congolese field recordings captured by Hugh Tracey in the mid-20th century. Drawing from Tracey’s pioneering documentation methods, Kitcher transforms these historical sounds through digital abstraction, creating a striking blend of electronic textures and traditional African rhythms. The result is an immersive journey that blurs the boundaries between time, place, and genre.

This release stands out for its unique approach—Kitcher isolates brief, compelling moments from the original recordings, using minimal processing to expose the intricacies of voice, drum, and instrument. Subtle manipulations magnify the physicality and detail of each sound, inviting listeners to experience the richness of Congolese music from an entirely new perspective. Mastered by Giuseppe Ielasi, Processed Snippets is a captivating exploration of sonic heritage and modern experiment.

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• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Care Of Editions
• Genre: Electronic, Folk, World, & Country
• Release Date: 10/20/2017
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TRACKS

A1. Three Girls's Party Songs #2
A2. Three Girls's Party Songs #1
A3. Three Girls's Party Songs #3
A4. Amabele-o-o
A5. Amabele-o-o
A6. Amabele-o-o
A7. Iyo-o-o
A8. Amabele-o-o
A9. Luma Pipes1
B1. Amabele-o-o
B2. Malita Ta Kangana
B3. Lumpungu
B4. Four Flute Tune
B5. Iyo-o-o
B6. Chindol Wa Mukaleng
B7. Iyo-o-o
B8. Chindol Wa Mukaleng
B9. Chindol Wa Mukaleng