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08 Mar Gode Lofombo: Bass Legend of Empire Bakuba

Posted at 20:53h in Blog, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous by Big O 0 Comments

Introduction to Gode Lofombo Gode Lofombo, born Mbemba Ndombasi Gode, stands as one of the most respected bass guitarists, composers, and arrangers in the history of Congolese rumba, soukous, and Lingala music. Best known for his work with Pepe Kallé’s Empire Bakuba, Gode Lofombo helped redefine...

07 Feb Mpudi Decca: His Early Years and Rise in Music

Posted at 15:32h in Blog, Cavacha, Congo Jazz, Rhumba, Sebene, Soukous by Big O 0 Comments

Born in 1941 in Kinshasa, Mpudi Decca, also known as Decca "Mamou" or Mpudi Zi Nza, grew up amidst the vibrant rhythms of Congolese music. The 1960s were a transformative period for the region, and it was during this time that Decca began his journey...

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08 Mar Gode Lofombo: Bass Legend of Empire Bakuba

07 Feb Mpudi Decca: His Early Years and Rise in Music

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