The Good Ones, the acclaimed Rwandan duo signed to Glitterbeat Records, deliver something truly remarkable with Rwanda Sings With Strings. Recorded completely live and without overdubs in a single afternoon — in a hotel room in Washington, D.C. — the session captured the duo alongside a cellist and violinist in an impromptu, intimate setting that crackles with spontaneous energy.
What makes Rwanda Sings With Strings so captivating is the raw, unfiltered nature of its creation — every string part was an improvised first take, lending the album an authenticity that studio perfectionism rarely allows. The song titles alone hint at the deeply personal and poetic storytelling within, touching on love, loss, community, and the landscapes of Rwanda, making this a profoundly human listening experience.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Glitterbeat Records
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 09/26/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Agnes Dreams Of Being An Artist
A2. One Red Sunday, You Lied & Tried To Steal My Land
A3. Kirisitiyana Runs Around
A4. In The Hills Of Nyarusange, They Talk Too Much
A5. I Love You So Much, But You Refused To Marry Me (Your Beauty I Cannot Unsee)
B1. Mediatrice, You Left This World Too Soon
B2. You Were Given A Dowry, But Abandoned Me
B3. The Valley Of The Turkeys (The Things I've Seen)
B4. Everyne, The Earnest One
B5. The Older Girls Lead The Little Ones Astray
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