There’s nothing more uplifting than listening to a beautiful love song while living through Covid. “Boom Keke” is such a song. It was released in…
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Tag: Congolese music
Melanie, the Return of l’Orchestre Afrisa International
The famed Congolese band l’Orchestre Afrisa International returned in 2017 with a great new album titled Melanie and an international tour. l’Orchestre Afrisa International was…
The Lively and Stunning Trance Music of Kasai Allstars
Kasai Allstars – Black Ants Always Fly Together, One Bangle Makes No Sound (Crammed Discs2021) Black Ants Always Fly Together, One Bangle Makes No Sound…
Artist Profiles: Kasai Allstars
Kasai Allstars is a musical collective that brings together members from various Congolese bands, including Masanka Sankayi and Basokin. The singers and instrumentalists all originate…
Jupiter & Okwess To Release Na Kozonga
Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess is set to release its new album “Na Kozonga” on April 23, 2021. “Na Kozonga” is the fruit of the…
Bantu Traditions Meet French Electronics
Les Mamans du Congo & Rrobin – Les Mamans du Congo et Rrobin (Jarring Effects, 2020) This is a collaboration between an all-female ensemble from…
Jupiter & Okwess Release ‘Abalegele Gale’ Single with Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess has released a single titled “Abalegele Gale.” The song is a collaboration with American band Preservation Hall Jazz Band from…
Artist Profiles: Fulu Miziki
Fulu Miziki is a multidisciplinary ensemble of musicians from Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo) founded by Old Pisko Crane. For several years, Pisko envisioned an…
Congolese Band Jupiter & Okwess Release Na Kozonga Music Video
Acclaimed Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess has released new single titled Na Kozonga (“the return” in Lingala). On Na Kozonga, Jupiter sings in Lingala, French…
Artist Profiles: KOKOKO!
KOKOKO! is a collective of musicians from Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The artists are known for creating a contemporary…