Congolese artist Kizaba is a a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and 2024–2025 Révélation Radio-Canada artist. His afro-futuristic music is grounded in Afro-Congolese traditions yet propelled by electronic…
The sonic similarities between Kenyan and Congolese music have long been evident, and Hakuna Patata celebrates as much with a song called “Kuja Tuscheze” and…
A Swedish band called Colmeia harnesses the charging rhythms and chiming guitars of Congolese soukous with their song “The Best is Yet to Come.” If…
Jupiter & Okwess – Ekoya (Airfono, 2025) Jupiter & Okwess, veterans of Kinshasa’s vibrant music scene, return with their fourth album, Ekoya, a striking hybrid…
Orchestre Maquis du Zaire & Orchestre Safari Sound – Zanzibara 11: Congo in Dar, Dance No Sweat 1982-1986 (Buda Musique, 2024) In the early 1980s,…
Dizzy Mandjeku & Odemba OK Allstars – Odemba Nostalgie – Rumba Congolaise (Zephyrus Records, 2024) Dizzy Mandjeku, a renowned guitar maestro, has made significant contributions…
Analog Africa has recently released the second single from the upcoming Congo Funk! compilation. Titled “Mfuur Ma,” this track by Groupe Minzoto Ya Zaïre dates…
Analog Africa will release its latest compilation, Congo Funk! – Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River (Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982), on April 5,…
Nurtured by the melodies of Kinshasa, the Kin’Gongolo Kiniata ensemble conveys the bustling existence of these streets through their music. They fashion their own musical…
Afro Pepites, a competition designed to promote emerging African talent, has announced the 2023 winners. The Golden Pepite goes to Juste Parfait, a satirical humorist…