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21 Oct Sam Mangwana: The Pigeon Voyageur of Congolese Rumba
Early Life and Cultural Roots Sam Mangwana was born on February 21, 1945, in Leopoldville, now Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His mixed heritage—born to an Angolan mother and a Zimbabwean father—greatly influenced his multicultural musical style. This background not...
30 Sep Kékélé: Reviving the Golden Era of Congolese Rumba
Posted at 20:43hin AfroCongo, Blog, Entertainment, Featured, Lifestyle, Music, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous
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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...
26 Sep Les Wanyika: A Band Rooted in East African Musical Legacy
Posted at 19:49hin Blog, Bongo flava, Entertainment, Featured, Music, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous
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Formation and Early Beginnings Les Wanyika was formed in November 1978, emerging as one of the most iconic bands to shape the East Music scene scene. Initially composed of Tanzanian and Kenyan Musicians, Les Wanyika developed from the renowned Simba Wanyika band, which had been...
23 Sep Remembering Empompo Loway: The Soulful Saxophonist of Congolese Soukous
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...
