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30 Sep Kékélé: Reviving the Golden Era of Congolese Rumba

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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...

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27 Sep Ngouma Lokito: A Master of the Bass

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Ngouma Lokito, born Shungu Omba in Lumumbashi, Congo (DRC), is a name synonymous with power and mastery over the bass guitar. His journey through Congolese Music began in 1977, playing with a local group called “Ndjili.” Over the years, he evolved into one of the...

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26 Sep Les Wanyika: A Band Rooted in East African Musical Legacy

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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...

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24 Sep Innoss’B: The AfroCongo Sensation Leading a New Wave of Congolese Music

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Introduction to Innoss’B: The Jeune Leader Innocent Didace Balume, better known as Innoss’B, is a dynamic Congolese artist whose multifaceted career has reshaped the landscape of African Music. Born on May 5, 1997, in Goma, North Kivu Province, Innoss’B’s contributions as a singer, songwriter, rapper,...

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17 Sep Barbara Kanam: The African Diva Who Defined Congolese Music

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Introduction to Barbara Kanam Barbara Kanam Mutund, better known by her stage name Barbara Kanam, is one of the most celebrated figures in Congolese music. Born on September 27, 1973, in Bukavu, Zaïre (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), Kanam is a multifaceted artist—singer-songwriter,...

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11 Sep Extra Musica: Pioneers of Ndombolo and Congolese Rumba

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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...

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