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FRANCO & LE T.P OK JAZZ
9,112 listeners
OK Jazz, later renamed TPOK Jazz (short for Tout Puissant Orchestre Kinois de Jazz), was a Congolese rumba band from the Democratic Republi… read moreOK Jazz, later renamed TPOK Jazz (short for Tout Puissant Orchestre Kinois de Jazz), was a Congolese rumba band from the Democratic Republic of the Congo established in 1956 and fronted by Franco. The group disbanded in 1993, but reformed in 1996. View wikiOK Jazz, later renamed TPOK Jazz (short for Tout Puissant Orchestre Kinois de Jazz), was a Congolese rumba band from the Democratic Republic of the Congo established in 1956 and fronted by Franco. The group disbanded in 1993, but reformed in 1996. View wiki
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Mbilia Bel
10,588 listeners
M'bilia Bel is a Congolese soukous singer, known as the Queen of Congolese rumba. She rose to fame after being discovered by Tabu Ley … read moreM'bilia Bel is a Congolese soukous singer, known as the Queen of Congolese rumba. She rose to fame after being discovered by Tabu Ley Rochereau. Born and brought up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo M'bilia Bel became suc… read moreM'bilia Bel is a Congolese soukous singer, known as the Queen of Congolese rumba. She rose to fame after being discovered by Tabu Ley Rochereau. Born and brought up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo M'bilia Bel became successful in the mid-1980s when she recorded and toured with T… read more
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JB Mpiana
1,761 listeners
JB Mpiana is a Congalese muscian who used to be in the band Wenge Musica, one of DR Congo's great N'dombolo/soukous (Lingala/Cong… read moreJB Mpiana is a Congalese muscian who used to be in the band Wenge Musica, one of DR Congo's great N'dombolo/soukous (Lingala/Congolese rumba) bands. He started his own band after Wenge Musica, called Wenge BCBG. View wikiJB Mpiana is a Congalese muscian who used to be in the band Wenge Musica, one of DR Congo's great N'dombolo/soukous (Lingala/Congolese rumba) bands. He started his own band after Wenge Musica, called Wenge BCBG. View wiki
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Orchestra Super Mazembe
10,768 listeners
Orchestra Super Mazembe was a popular band based in Kenya playing Lingala (Soukous) music. The band had roots in Super Vox, a band formed in 1967 in Congo (then Zaire) and led by Mutonkole Lonwa Didos. The band moved to Nairobi in 1974 and changed its name to Orchestra Super Mazembe. Their bigges… read more
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Wenge Musica
2,972 listeners
Wenge Musica was one of the pioneering groups of modern soukous. Formed in the late '80s, the group underwent numerous personnel chang… read moreWenge Musica was one of the pioneering groups of modern soukous. Formed in the late '80s, the group underwent numerous personnel changes before relocating to Europe. Shortly after their move, the group split into two units – W… read moreWenge Musica was one of the pioneering groups of modern soukous. Formed in the late '80s, the group underwent numerous personnel changes before relocating to Europe. Shortly after their move, the group split into two units – Wenge Musica BCBG and Wenge Musica Maison Mere, featuring voc… read more
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Zaïko Langa Langa
8,270 listeners
Zaiko Langa Langa (also spelled Zaïko Langa Langa and in other variants) are a seminal soukous band from DR Congo. The word "Zaiko&quo… read moreZaiko Langa Langa (also spelled Zaïko Langa Langa and in other variants) are a seminal soukous band from DR Congo. The word "Zaiko" is a portmanteau for the lingala phrase Zaire ya bankoko, meaning "Zaire of our ancestors&… read moreZaiko Langa Langa (also spelled Zaïko Langa Langa and in other variants) are a seminal soukous band from DR Congo. The word "Zaiko" is a portmanteau for the lingala phrase Zaire ya bankoko, meaning "Zaire of our ancestors", where "Zaire" must be read as a reference t… read more
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Ferre Gola
4,179 listeners
Ferré Gola, also Ferre Gola, whose full name is Hervé NGola Bataringe, is a DR Congolese recording artist. "Gola" is an acronym o… read moreFerré Gola, also Ferre Gola, whose full name is Hervé NGola Bataringe, is a DR Congolese recording artist. "Gola" is an acronym or short form of his real name: NGola (vocalist, and entertainer). He at one time was a member of t… read moreFerré Gola, also Ferre Gola, whose full name is Hervé NGola Bataringe, is a DR Congolese recording artist. "Gola" is an acronym or short form of his real name: NGola (vocalist, and entertainer). He at one time was a member of the Congolese band Quartier Latin International, founded and … read more
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Pepe Kalle
10,280 listeners
Pepe Kalle (November 30, 1951 – November 28, 1998) was a soukous singer, musician and bandleader from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.… read morePepe Kalle (November 30, 1951 – November 28, 1998) was a soukous singer, musician and bandleader from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Pepe Kalle was born Kabasele Yampanya in Kinshasa (then Léopoldville), but later assumed the name… read morePepe Kalle (November 30, 1951 – November 28, 1998) was a soukous singer, musician and bandleader from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Pepe Kalle was born Kabasele Yampanya in Kinshasa (then Léopoldville), but later assumed the name of his mentor, Grand Kalle. With a multi-octave vocal range… read more
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Koffi Olomide
28,080 listeners
Antoine Koffi Olomide (born August 13, 1956), is a Congolese soukous singer, producer, and composer. Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic… read moreAntoine Koffi Olomide (born August 13, 1956), is a Congolese soukous singer, producer, and composer. Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo to a Congolese mother and Ghanaian father, Koffi grew up in Kinshasa. He went to France … read moreAntoine Koffi Olomide (born August 13, 1956), is a Congolese soukous singer, producer, and composer. Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo to a Congolese mother and Ghanaian father, Koffi grew up in Kinshasa. He went to France to study, while in Paris, he began playing the guitar and wr… read more
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Awilo Longomba
14,595 listeners
Awilo Longomba was born in Kinshasa (formally, Léopoldville). His father was from the Mongo region of the Ecuador and his mother was also f… read moreAwilo Longomba was born in Kinshasa (formally, Léopoldville). His father was from the Mongo region of the Ecuador and his mother was also from the Ecuador region of Ngombe and Congo Brazzaville. His father, Vicky Longomba, was the famous… read moreAwilo Longomba was born in Kinshasa (formally, Léopoldville). His father was from the Mongo region of the Ecuador and his mother was also from the Ecuador region of Ngombe and Congo Brazzaville. His father, Vicky Longomba, was the famous lead singer and founder of “Tout puissant OK Jazz” during t… read more