NDAKO (Home)

Gabin Kongolo, 11 May 2021

Each Thursday evening in May, Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales are hosting Lates: PITCH BLACK, an online festival of art, film, and music that aims to celebrate Blackness.

In this blog, Gabin Kongolo tells us more about what to expect from his commissioned performance piece, titled 'NDAKO' that will be featured in the second evening of Lates: PITCH BLACK on 13 May 2021.

For more information on Lates: PITCH BLACK and to purchase a ticket from just £6 per event, click here.

The two playlists below are just a small insight into the NDAKO experience and I’m excited to share this cine poem with the world on Thursday.

These playlists, which have been curated by my Mum and Dad, were fundamental in the process of creating NDAKO (Home). These songs reminded me of my childhood and also what we have now as a family in the current moment. It was also beautiful for me to hear songs that I haven’t heard before that my parents love during this process as it allowed me to further our relationship through the medium of music. Essentially, having my Mum and Dad as my muses for this project, has given me new life and a new relationship. I hope they enjoy NDAKO when they see it as I’ve said they can’t see it until the 13th!

Dad’s playlist

The music in this playlist reminds me of my journey from Congo all the way to Wales. From Koffi Olomide to Ya Levis, this music speaks to me like no other music can. Listening to these songs, remind me of what I had and now what I have.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GwvTtxOxfAWEKkd0Ah0ac?si=aaa712acc4f64f9e

Mum’s playlist

My playlist for NDAKO contains music that I enjoyed whilst my kids were babies. This period of time is when I felt most at home and complete zen. There’s also music in this playlist that I enjoy now with my sons when we sing and dance in the kitchen! These songs bring me joy and remind me of the gift of life that I have.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uMr2zIsuFCQ2YvkYIjzmJ?si=cb917a0887a14ba0

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