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08 Aug Awilo Longomba: The Congolese Maestro of Techno-Soukous
Early Life and Musical Beginnings Awilo Longomba, born Louis Albert William Longomba on May 5, 1962, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, emerged from a rich musical heritage. His father, Vicky Longomba, was a founding member of the iconic band Tout Puissant OK Jazz,...
08 Aug The Ever Jovial Yondo Sister: A Soukous Queen’s Musical Journey
Early Life: A Musical Heritage Born on April 23, 1958, in the vibrant city of Bukavu in the Belgian Congo, now the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yondo Kusala Denise, popularly known as Yondo Sister, was destined for a life intertwined with music. Raised in a...
07 Aug Remembering General Defao: A Congolese Music Icon
Remembering General Defao: A Congolese Music Icon On December 27, 2021, the world bid farewell to one of its musical treasures, General Defao, a Congolese singer-songwriter whose influence resonated not only in Africa but also across the globe. Defao, born as Lulendo Matumona on December...
07 Aug AFS249onMWR
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 249 – “Rumba Revisité”! 🎶 📻 Streaming Live from Naivasha, Kenya on Mawalking Radio Get ready to immerse yourself in the pulsating rhythms of Congolese Rumba as we bring you another electrifying episode of The Afro-Fusion Show, broadcasting straight to your...
