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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
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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
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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...
27 Sep Ngouma Lokito: A Master of the Bass
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...
25 Sep Michel Boyibanda: The Soukous Maestro from TPOK Jazz
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...
