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Tag: Congolese music

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Fulu Miziki

Angel Romero August 14, 2020 No Comments Afro-Futurist musicCongolese musicFulu 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…

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Music videos

Congolese Band Jupiter & Okwess Release Na Kozonga Music Video

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2020 No Comments Congolese musicJupiter & Okwess

Acclaimed Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess has released new single titled Na Kozonga (“the return” in Lingala). On Na Kozonga, Jupiter sings in Lingala, French…

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Artist Profiles: KOKOKO!

Angel Romero August 11, 2019 No Comments Congolese musicDemocratric Republic of CongoKokoko!world music

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…

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Tour Announcements

Congolese Sensation Jupiter & Okwess to Begin 2018 North American Tour

World Music Central News Room September 16, 2018 No Comments Congolese musicJupiter & Okwess

One of the rising stars in the world music scene, Congolese musician Jupiter Bokondji and his band Okwess will be touring the United States and…

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Jupiter & Okwess to Perform in New York City with special guests The Jack Moves

World Music Central News Room September 8, 2018 No Comments Congolese musicJupiter & Okwess

Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess with special guests The Jack Moves are set to perform on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Littlefield in Brooklyn, New…

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Les Tambours de Brazza to Release Kongo in June 2018

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2018 No Comments Congolese musicLes Tambours de Brazza

Congolese band Les Tambours de Brazza is set to release its new album Kongo (Buda Musique ) on June 1st, 2018. The master drummers continue…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Wendo Kolosoy

Angel Romero May 19, 2018 No Comments Congolese musicDemocratric Republic of CongoWendo Kolosoy

Antoine “Wendo” Kolosoy was born in 1925. Kolosoy learned how to play guitar at a very young age, after his dead mother appeared in a…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Tabu Ley

Angel Romero May 19, 2018 No Comments Congolese musicDemocratric Republic of CongoTabu Ley Rochereau

Pascal-Emmanuel Sinamoyi Tabu, better known as Tabu Ley was born November 13, 1937 in Bagata, Belgian Congo. He was a renowned Congolese singer and band…

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Artist Profiles: Samba Ngo

Angel Romero May 19, 2018 1 Comment Congolese musicRepublic of the CongoSamba Ngo

Congolese musician Samba Ngo said “Let’s dance now, because who knows tomorrow?” He has been spreading this musical message around the world. Ngo’s music is…

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Artist Profiles: Sam Mangwana

Angel Romero May 18, 2018 1 Comment Congolese musicDemocratric Republic of CongoSam Mangwanasoukous

Sam Mangwana is one of the prime singers and innovators of Congolese rumba, a musical form which has animated dancers and listeners alike throughout the…

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