Tag Archives: Central African

Along with his dynamic vocals and flamboyant personality, Papa Wemba (delivered Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba) performed an important role within the evolution of Central African music. Respectfully referred to as “the Ruler of Rhumba,” Wemba effectively fused African customs with Traditional western pop and rock and roll affects. A …

Probably one of the most important users of Franco’s legendary Okay Jazz music group, guitarist Papa Noel’s quick-fingered virtuosity and light, airy contact made him a significant shape in the music of Zaire (afterwards the Democratic Republic of Congo). Delivered Noel Nedule circa 1941, Papa Noel was raised in Brazzaville …

b. July 1949, Kasseya, Shaba Province, Zaire. A respected light from the mid-80s, Paris-based soukous picture, guitarist and songwriter Kasseya started his career within the Zairean capital, Kinshasa, in the first 70s, being a program musician for vocalists like Sam Mangwana and M’Pongo Like. He also created produces by Bebe …

THE NICE Ones certainly are a trio from Kigali, the impoverished capital city of Rwanda. Adrien Kazigira, Stany Hitimana, and Jeanvier Havugimana are survivors from the Rwandan genocide. Their debut recording, Kigali Y’ Izahabu, was documented in one night time and released in the past due fall of 2010 by …