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13 Oct Kiamuangana Verckys: Congolese Saxophonist and Visionary Music Pioneer
Posted at 10:22hin Afro-Pop, Afrobeat, Blog, Congo Jazz, Entertainment, Music, Rhumba, Soukous
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born Georges Kiamuangana Mateta on May 19, 1944, in Kisantu, Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), Verckys grew up in a wealthy family. His father was a businessman in Leopoldville (now Kinshasa), giving him access to resources...
11 Sep Extra Musica: Pioneers of Ndombolo and Congolese Rumba
Origins and Formation in Brazzaville Extra Musica was founded in the vibrant Ouenzé district of Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, in August 1993. This groundbreaking band was established by Roga Roga, Espé Bass, Kila Mbongo, Durell Loemba, Guy-Guy Fall, Ramatoulaye Ngolali, and Quentin Moyascko, most...
09 Sep Mose Fan Fan: A Pioneer of Congolese Soukous and African Music Legend
Mose Se Sengo, widely known as Mose Fan Fan, was a Congolese guitarist, composer, and bandleader who left an indelible mark on the African music scene. Born in Léopoldville (now Kinshasa) in 1945, his musical journey spanned over five decades, contributing significantly to the evolution...
19 Aug The Musical Odyssey of Wuta Mayi: Congolese Rumba Icon
Early Life and Education Gaspard Wuta Mayi, professionally known as Wuta Mayi, was born on August 9, 1949, in Leopoldville (now Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the Congo. From a young age, Wuta Mayi was surrounded by music, encouraged by a family that recognized and nurtured...
