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Diblo Dibala
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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 -
Tabu Ley Rochereau
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Fally Ipupa
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Ipupa Nsimba aka Fally Ipupa aka "DiCaprio" aka "La Merveille"born in Kinshasa, December 14th, 1977. Is a singer, songw… read moreIpupa Nsimba aka Fally Ipupa aka "DiCaprio" aka "La Merveille"born in Kinshasa, December 14th, 1977. Is a singer, songwriter and guitarist of great talent. He was part of the group Quartier Latin for about 10 years an… read moreIpupa Nsimba aka Fally Ipupa aka "DiCaprio" aka "La Merveille"born in Kinshasa, December 14th, 1977. Is a singer, songwriter and guitarist of great talent. He was part of the group Quartier Latin for about 10 years and worked his craft with Koffi Olomide. He notably created se… read more -
Pepe Kalle
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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 -
Extra Musica
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Extra Musica was formed in 1993 in Brazzaville. Espe Bass and Roga-Roga were two of the founders. View wikiExtra Musica was formed in 1993 in Brazzaville. Espe Bass and Roga-Roga were two of the founders. View wikiExtra Musica was formed in 1993 in Brazzaville. Espe Bass and Roga-Roga were two of the founders. View wiki -
Madilu System
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Koffi Olomidé
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Koffi Olomide
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