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12 Oct Franco Luambo Makiadi: Celebrating the Legacy of the “Sorcerer of the Guitar” 35 Years After His Passing

Posted at 15:48hin Blog, Congo Jazz, Cuban Rumba, Entertainment, Featured, Music, Ndombolo, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous by Big O 2 Comments

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The Grand Maître of Congolese Music François Luambo Luanzo Makiadi, known to the world as Franco, was a towering figure in Congolese and African music. Born on July 6, 1938, and passing on October 12, 1989, Franco’s influence extended far beyond the music stage. He...

02 Oct The Birth of a Legend: Papa Noel Nedule’s Early Life

Posted at 21:20hin Blog, Congo Jazz, Cuban Rumba, Entertainment, Music, Ndombolo, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous by Big O 0 Comments

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Born Antoine Nedule Monswet on December 25, 1940, in Leopoldville (now Kinshasa), Papa Noel’s stage name reflects his Christmas Day birth. Growing up in the bustling capital of the Belgian Congo, Papa Noel was exposed to a rich tapestry of African music, as well as...

30 Sep Kékélé: Reviving the Golden Era of Congolese Rumba

Posted at 20:43hin AfroCongo, Blog, Entertainment, Featured, Lifestyle, Music, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous by Big O 0 Comments

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Origins of Kékélé Formed in 2000, Kékélé is a Congolese supergroup whose name is derived from a fibrous tree-climbing vine found in the Congo river basin. The band’s creation was a collaborative effort to revive and preserve the rich tradition of Congolese rumba, a genre...

25 Sep Michel Boyibanda: The Soukous Maestro from TPOK Jazz

Posted at 20:28hin Blog, Entertainment, Music, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous by Big O 0 Comments

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In the vibrant world of Congolese music, few names resonate as deeply as Michel Boyibanda. A distinguished Soukous recording artist, composer, and vocalist, Boyibanda left an indelible mark on the music scene of the Republic of the Congo. His legacy is intricately woven into the...

23 Sep Remembering Empompo Loway: The Soulful Saxophonist of Congolese Soukous

Posted at 20:35hin Blog, Entertainment, Music, Rhumba, Soukous by Big O 0 Comments

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In the vibrant tapestry of Congolese music, few names shine as brightly as Empompo “Deyesse” Loway. A masterful saxophonist, composer, and pivotal figure in the iconic Soukous band TPOK Jazz, Loway’s legacy continues to echo through the rhythms of Congo and beyond. His journey from...

10 Sep Guitar Maestro of the Congo: The Legacy of Henri Bowane in Rumba

Posted at 19:37hin Blog, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous by Big O 0 Comments

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The Birth of a Congolese Legend Henri Bowane, born in 1926 in the Belgian Congo, was a pivotal figure in the evolution of Congolese Rumba. Known for his exceptional guitar skills, Bowane was not just a musician but a pioneer who helped shape the sound...

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12 Oct Franco Luambo Makiadi: Celebrating the Legacy of the “Sorcerer of the Guitar” 35 Years After His Passing

02 Oct The Birth of a Legend: Papa Noel Nedule’s Early Life

30 Sep Kékélé: Reviving the Golden Era of Congolese Rumba

25 Sep Michel Boyibanda: The Soukous Maestro from TPOK Jazz

23 Sep Remembering Empompo Loway: The Soulful Saxophonist of Congolese Soukous

10 Sep Guitar Maestro of the Congo: The Legacy of Henri Bowane in Rumba

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12 Oct Franco Luambo Makiadi: Celebrating the Legacy of the “Sorcerer of the Guitar” 35 Years After His Passing

02 Oct The Birth of a Legend: Papa Noel Nedule’s Early Life

30 Sep Kékélé: Reviving the Golden Era of Congolese Rumba

25 Sep Michel Boyibanda: The Soukous Maestro from TPOK Jazz

23 Sep Remembering Empompo Loway: The Soulful Saxophonist of Congolese Soukous

10 Sep Guitar Maestro of the Congo: The Legacy of Henri Bowane in Rumba

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