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Orchestra Super Mazembe
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Orchestra Super Mazembe was a popular band based in Kenya playing Lingala (Soukous) music. The band had roots in Super Vox, a band formed in 1967 in Congo (then Zaire) and led by Mutonkole Lonwa Didos. The band moved to Nairobi in 1974 and changed its name to Orchestra Super Mazembe. Their bigges… read more -
Loketo
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Band featuring guitarist Diblo Dibala, keyboard player Ronald Rubinel and the singer Aurlus Mabele amongst others. View wikiBand featuring guitarist Diblo Dibala, keyboard player Ronald Rubinel and the singer Aurlus Mabele amongst others. View wikiBand featuring guitarist Diblo Dibala, keyboard player Ronald Rubinel and the singer Aurlus Mabele amongst others. View wiki -
Mbilia Bel
9,221 listeners
M'bilia Bel is a Congolese soukous singer, known as the Queen of Congolese rumba. She rose to fame after being discovered by Tabu Ley … read moreM'bilia Bel is a Congolese soukous singer, known as the Queen of Congolese rumba. She rose to fame after being discovered by Tabu Ley Rochereau. Born and brought up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo M'bilia Bel became suc… read moreM'bilia Bel is a Congolese soukous singer, known as the Queen of Congolese rumba. She rose to fame after being discovered by Tabu Ley Rochereau. Born and brought up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo M'bilia Bel became successful in the mid-1980s when she recorded and toured with T… read more -
Empire Bakuba
3,424 listeners
Pepe Kalle (November 30, 1951 – November 28, 1998) was a soukous singer, musician and bandleader from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.… read morePepe Kalle (November 30, 1951 – November 28, 1998) was a soukous singer, musician and bandleader from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Pepe Kalle was born Kabasele Yampanya in Kinshasa (then Léopoldville), but later assumed the name… read morePepe Kalle (November 30, 1951 – November 28, 1998) was a soukous singer, musician and bandleader from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Pepe Kalle was born Kabasele Yampanya in Kinshasa (then Léopoldville), but later assumed the name of his mentor, Grand Kalle. With a multi-octave vocal range… read more -
Diblo Dibala
3,898 listeners
Congolese soukous guitarist Diblo Dibala has recorded with most of leading figures of Congolese music as well as recording solo material and, most recently, playing with his own band Diblo Dibala & Matchatcha. Dibala's early pro… read moreCongolese soukous guitarist Diblo Dibala has recorded with most of leading figures of Congolese music as well as recording solo material and, most recently, playing with his own band Diblo Dibala & Matchatcha. Dibala's early prodigious talent earned him a place in the band of soukous pio… read more -
Sam Mangwana
25,118 listeners
Sam Mangwana (born February 21, 1945), is a Congolese soukous vocalist. Sam Mangwana was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo to … read moreSam Mangwana (born February 21, 1945), is a Congolese soukous vocalist. Sam Mangwana was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo to Angolan parents. Mangwana grew up listening to foreign musicians touring Kinshasa, especially thos… read moreSam Mangwana (born February 21, 1945), is a Congolese soukous vocalist. Sam Mangwana was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo to Angolan parents. Mangwana grew up listening to foreign musicians touring Kinshasa, especially those from Cuba, who greatly influenced the development of Congo… read more -
Pamelo Mounk'a
3,724 listeners
Pamelo Mounk'a is a Congolese (Brazzaville) soukous musician. He released L'Argent Appelle L'Argent in 1981. View wikiPamelo Mounk'a is a Congolese (Brazzaville) soukous musician. He released L'Argent Appelle L'Argent in 1981. View wikiPamelo Mounk'a is a Congolese (Brazzaville) soukous musician. He released L'Argent Appelle L'Argent in 1981. View wiki -
Nyboma
3,985 listeners
Nyboma is one of the most celebrated Soukous musicians in the world. Nyboma Mwan'dido was born in Zaïre (now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo). Nyboma started singing with Orchestre Negro Succes. In 1969 he joined the band Baby National, then Bella Bella. He broke away and started a… read more -
FRANCO & LE T.P OK JAZZ
5,253 listeners
OK Jazz, later renamed TPOK Jazz (short for Tout Puissant Orchestre Kinois de Jazz), was a Congolese rumba band from the Democratic Republi… read moreOK Jazz, later renamed TPOK Jazz (short for Tout Puissant Orchestre Kinois de Jazz), was a Congolese rumba band from the Democratic Republic of the Congo established in 1956 and fronted by Franco. The group disbanded in 1993, but reformed in 1996. View wikiOK Jazz, later renamed TPOK Jazz (short for Tout Puissant Orchestre Kinois de Jazz), was a Congolese rumba band from the Democratic Republic of the Congo established in 1956 and fronted by Franco. The group disbanded in 1993, but reformed in 1996. View wiki -
Kékélé
13,116 listeners
Kékélé is a Congolese band playing music rooted in the Congolese rumba style. Both lead singers, Bumba Massa and Loko Massengo, have career… read moreKékélé is a Congolese band playing music rooted in the Congolese rumba style. Both lead singers, Bumba Massa and Loko Massengo, have careers dating back to the 1960s, while the rest of the vocalists were founders of the soukous group Les… read moreKékélé is a Congolese band playing music rooted in the Congolese rumba style. Both lead singers, Bumba Massa and Loko Massengo, have careers dating back to the 1960s, while the rest of the vocalists were founders of the soukous group Les Quatre Étoiles in the 1980s, and lead guitarist Papa Noel h… read more