Early Life and Musical Beginnings Kasongo Wa Kanema, more commonly known as Kassonga Wa Kanema, was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). His early life is largely undocumented, but like many Congolese musicians, Kasongo was deeply influenced by the rich musical traditions of...
Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born in 1932, Saturnin Pandi grew up in an era of musical innovation in the Congo region. From a young age, Pandi was drawn to the rhythms of Congolese music, and his passion for percussion eventually became the hallmark of his...
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 only...
Rumba Bonne Année: A Celebration of Congolese Rhythms Welcome to another exciting episode of The Afro-Fusion Show on Mawalking Radio! Hosted by the talented Deejay Brendan, also known as @brendothesibuor or more fondly as “The Rumba King,” this show streams directly from the heart of Mawalking...