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Christian Kalambaie

AFRICA: Congo (DRC) / African Gospel

Christian Kalambaie

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Didier Milla

AFRICA: Congo (DRC) / Ndombolo

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Elba Top A

EUROPE: France / Ndombolo

Elba Top A

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African All Stars-USA

AMERICA NORTH: USA: Washington (WA) / Soukou-Ragga

“African All Stars” , like African music, cannot be classified into one category. The complexity and diversity of African people, language, culture and art is present in the music of "African All Stars"... More..

Jose Missamou

AFRICA: Congo (DRC) / Salsa

Jose Missamo

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Ndombe Opetum

AFRICA: Congo (DRC) / Rumba

Affectionately known as "Pepe," Ndombe Opetum had been lead vocalist of Afrisa International when he and horn player Empopo Loway were invited to join Franco's band, TPOK Jazz. Opetum made his impact felt almost... More..

Orchestra Makassy

AFRICA: Kenya / Rumba

Orchestra Makassy is the melting pot that is East, Central and even some southern Africa rhythms'. Formed in Kampala Uganda in 1975, during its time in the sun, it attracted musicians from Zaire, Uganda, Tanzania,... More..

Papa Wemba

EUROPE: France / Soukous

Born Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba on June 14, 1949, in the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (then known as Belgian Congo). Addresses: Record company--Sonodisc, 85 rue de Fondary, 75015 Paris,... More..

Kabaka International Guitar band

AFRICA: Congo (DRC) / Rumba

Kabaka International Guitar band

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Jeff Kavanda

EUROPE: Belgium / African

Jeff Kavanda

Jeff Kavanda is a singer and percussionist who lives in Belgium since 1994. As so many Congolese artists, he started singing in choirs. In Kinshasa, he performed as a singer in various bands,... More..

Zangilu Beniko Popolipo

AFRICA: Congo (DRC) / Soukous

Zangilu Beniko Popolipo

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Kekele

AFRICA: Congo (DRC) / Rumba

Kekele was formed by a group of veteran Congolese musicians, including guitarist Syran Mbenza and vocalists Wutu Mayi and Nyboma from the successful 4 Stars, and also singers Bumba Massa and Loko... More..

Gordon Masiala

EUROPE: United Kingdom: England / Ndombolo

Gordon Masiala

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Vundumuna

AFRICA: Kenya / Rumba

Formed in 1984 by Frantal (b.Kisingani, Zaire), whose previous groups include Orchestre Succes Le Peuple, Orchestre Boma Liwanzo, and Orchestre ShikaShika. Frantal’s influences include soukous rhythms and... More..

Alain Makaba

EUROPE: Belgium / Soukous

To put it simply, Alain Makaba is a genius of the highest kind when it comes to Soukouss guitar playing. During his decade-long tenure in the nineties as the lead/solo guitarist in the band Wenge Musica, he... More..

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Franco SummaryFrançois Luambo Makiadi (6 July 1938 - 12 October 1989) was a major figure in twentieth century Congolese music, and African music in general. He...
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