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Wenge Musica
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Wenge Musica was one of the pioneering groups of modern soukous. Formed in the late '80s, the group underwent numerous personnel chang… read moreWenge Musica was one of the pioneering groups of modern soukous. Formed in the late '80s, the group underwent numerous personnel changes before relocating to Europe. Shortly after their move, the group split into two units – W… read moreWenge Musica was one of the pioneering groups of modern soukous. Formed in the late '80s, the group underwent numerous personnel changes before relocating to Europe. Shortly after their move, the group split into two units – Wenge Musica BCBG and Wenge Musica Maison Mere, featuring voc… read more -
Madilu System
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Jean de Dieu Makiese (May 28, 1952 – August 11, 2007), popularily known as Madilu System, was a Soukous singer and songwriter born in Léopoldville, Belgian Congo. He was once a member of T.P.O.K Jazz which dominated African popular music… read moreJean de Dieu Makiese (May 28, 1952 – August 11, 2007), popularily known as Madilu System, was a Soukous singer and songwriter born in Léopoldville, Belgian Congo. He was once a member of T.P.O.K Jazz which dominated African popular music in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Madilu was 19 when he starte… read more -
Koffi Olomidé
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Antoine Koffi Olomide (born August 13, 1956), is a Congolese soukous singer, producer, and composer. Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic… read moreAntoine Koffi Olomide (born August 13, 1956), is a Congolese soukous singer, producer, and composer. Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo to a Congolese mother and Ghanaian father, Koffi grew up in Kinshasa. He went to France … read moreAntoine Koffi Olomide (born August 13, 1956), is a Congolese soukous singer, producer, and composer. Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo to a Congolese mother and Ghanaian father, Koffi grew up in Kinshasa. He went to France to study , while in Paris, he began playing the guitar and w… read more -
Werrason
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Werrason used to be together with J.P. Mpiana in the then hugely popular Wenge Musica from Zaire which has since been renamed D.r. Congo. T… read moreWerrason used to be together with J.P. Mpiana in the then hugely popular Wenge Musica from Zaire which has since been renamed D.r. Congo. The two musicians later went their separate ways with each of them leading sepa rate musical groups. View wikiWerrason used to be together with J.P. Mpiana in the then hugely popular Wenge Musica from Zaire which has since been renamed D.r. Congo. The two musicians later went their separate ways with each of them leading sepa rate musical groups. View wiki -
Zaïko Langa Langa
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Zaiko Langa Langa (also spelled Zaïko Langa Langa and in other variants) are a seminal soukous band from DR Congo. The word "Zaiko&quo… read moreZaiko Langa Langa (also spelled Zaïko Langa Langa and in other variants) are a seminal soukous band from DR Congo. The word "Zaiko" is a portmanteau for the lingala phrase Zaire ya bankoko, meaning "Zaire of our ancestors&… read moreZaiko Langa Langa (also spelled Zaïko Langa Langa and in other variants) are a seminal soukous band from DR Congo. The word "Zaiko" is a portmanteau for the lingala phrase Zaire ya bankoko, meaning "Zaire of our ancestors", where "Zaire" must be read as a reference t… read more -
Empire Bakuba
3,429 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 -
Ferre Gola
3,112 listeners
Ferré Gola, also Ferre Gola, whose full name is Hervé NGola Bataringe, is a DR Congolese recording artist. "Gola" is an acronym o… read moreFerré Gola, also Ferre Gola, whose full name is Hervé NGola Bataringe, is a DR Congolese recording artist. "Gola" is an acronym or short form of his real name: NGola (vocalist, and entertainer). He at one time was a member of t… read moreFerré Gola, also Ferre Gola, whose full name is Hervé NGola Bataringe, is a DR Congolese recording artist. "Gola" is an acronym or short form of his real name: NGola (vocalist, and entertainer). He at one time was a member of the Congolese band Quartier Latin International, founded and … read more