Conga Se Menne

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Would you believe - Finnish reggae? Welcome to Conga Se Menne - the realm of the conga boys - a place of nordic twilight and island sunsplash - where tropics meet the tioga. The melodic journey echoes diverse musical sources and rhythmic forms as we continue our quest to define our own genre (sometimes referred to as Finnish reggae, nothern island rock, tropical sauna beat, etc.) Additionally, a variety of expressions have been weaved into the mix...light hearted, serious, exuberant, deliberate and experimental. We hope you enjoy their compilations!

Conga Se Menne has forged a unique jamming sound that mixes roots with reggae, Latin, Brazilian and other tropical sounds. They sometimes combine these exotic rhythms with local themes and lyrics to brew an eclectic mix. Propelled by the hit single "Guess Who's Coming to Sauna (Heikki Lunta!)," the Finnish guys had made it to the "Best of 1995" list in Beat Magazine.

Their debut album, Finnish Reggae and Other Beats earned the group an international following among those devoted to reggae, Caribbean, Latin, and world beats. Their second album, Land of the Conga Boys landed them positive reviews and a spot on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." Despite this, the musical style of Conga Se Menne is impossible to pigeon hole, running the gamut of Blues, Funk, Latin, Reggae, Rock, Caribbean beats and ethnic Finnish sounds. Island beat percussion blends smoothly with mellifluos keyboards, sonorous horns and big shouldered guitar work - all mixing with an influence of traditional styles.

While the message is light hearted and entertaining, the musical competence of these fine musicians cannot be disputed. Some of this material is difficult to play. Make no mistake about it, these people are serious and talented musicians. In an era of media-controlled popular music, the music of Conga Se Menne is a refreshing respite for all concerned.

Land of the Conga Boys and Finnish, Reggae and Other Sauna Beats Conga Se Menne's first and second albums on one CD, digitally remastered. Land of the Conga Boys landed them positive reviews and a spot on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." CD Price: $19.97

Living inna... Northern Paradise Conga Se Menne's third album. Produced by Derrel Syria, Jerry Kippola, Dave Ziegner. All songs written by Derrel Syria except for "Highway Cruisin'." CD Price: $14.97

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