Remmy Ongala - Artist Page
Remmy Ongala
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Known as "The Doctor", Remmy Ongala is based in Dar es Salaam with his band, Orchestre Super Matimila. In Tanzania, Remmy's popularity amongst the people, particularly the young, is unrivalled - only the President is better known. The steady, melodic drive of Congolese-style soukous is at the root of Matimila's music, lifted by the fluid East African guitar style and infectious Tanzanian rhythms. The music has a broad, spacious quality, with hints of Latin and Caribbean influence. Above this soar the rich, soulful vocals of Remmy Ongala. 

Remmy's aim is to make people dance, but also to make them think. The voice of the Tanzanian always has something politically astute or deeply philosophical to say. His concerns are rooted in both the daily life of Dar es Salaam and politics on a global scale. By introducing English lyrics he widens his potential audience yet further.

As he says, ?I am successful in Tanzania because I write songs about serious topics?my music is known as ?Ubongo Beat,? because in Swahili ?ubongo? means brain and my music is heavy thinking music.?
Discography:
 

Sema

Mambo (Realworld 2320)

Songs for the Poor Man (Realworld 2305)
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