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03 Feb Lola Checain: Icon of Congolese Soukous Excellence
Lola Checain, born on August 18, 1942, and passed away on August 10, 1992, he was one of the most talented and respected figures in Congolese soukous music. As a recording artist, composer, and vocalist, he left an indelible mark on the music landscape of...
27 Jan Nene Tchakou: Soukous Legend and Guitar Virtuoso
Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born in 1957 in the Bas-Congo region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nene Tchakou, also known as Nene Mbendi Mandosa, displayed an early passion for music. By the age of 13, he was already honing his craft, playing guitar...
26 Jan Dino Vangu: The Masterful Guitarist of Rumba and Soukous
A Musical Legacy Born in Matadi Dino Vangu, born Vangu Dinu Philippe in Matadi, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), carved his name into the annals of African music history. His dynamic guitar playing and melodic ingenuity became synonymous with Congolese rumba and soukous,...
16 Jan Malage De Lugendo: A Voice of Congolese Soukous
Early Life and Introduction to Music Malage De Lugendo, born on December 25, 1961, in Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Congo-Leopoldville), is a celebrated Congolese soukous artist. Raised in a musically vibrant era, Lugendo found his passion for music at a...
