Early Life and Introduction to MusicKila Mbongo, born Mazikou Ghilsain, grew up in the vibrant musical culture of Congo-Brazzaville. From an early age, he was immersed in the rhythms and sounds of Congolese rumba, soukous, and other regional genres. His passion for music led him...
Welcome to the Rumba Times 🎶Step into the heartbeat of Afro-Fusion with Episode 265: “Rumba Times” on Mawalking Radio—a sonic journey where velvet grooves meet timeless rhythms. This celebrated Afro-Fusion Show is hosted by The RumbaNChill Maestro, better known as @brendothesibuor (Deejay Brendo), streaming straight...
Introduction to Rene KassandaRene Kassanda, also known as Kassanda Kashama René and affectionately called Karé, was a respected Congolese singer, performer, and composer whose voice helped shape the golden era of Congolese rumba and soukous. Closely associated with Tabu Ley Rochereau and the legendary Afrisa...
Born in 1941 in Kinshasa, Mpudi Decca, also known as Decca "Mamou" or Mpudi Zi Nza, grew up amidst the vibrant rhythms of Congolese music. The 1960s were a transformative period for the region, and it was during this time that Decca began his journey...
Early Life and the Roots of a Musical CallingIbrator Mpiana, born Patrick Mukeba Kabangu in 1980 in Kinshasa, grew up in the bustling commune of Matete, a neighborhood known for producing some of Congo’s most vibrant artistic talents. Nicknamed “Ibrator Contre Maître”, he began singing...
Welcome to the Rumba Manie 🎶Step into the rhythmic heart of African music with Episode 264 of the ...
