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…
Congolese Sensation Jupiter & Okwess to Begin 2018 North American Tour
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Jupiter & Okwess to Perform in New York City with special guests The Jack Moves
Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess with special guests The Jack Moves are set to perform on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Littlefield in Brooklyn, New…
Les Tambours de Brazza to Release Kongo in June 2018
Congolese band Les Tambours de Brazza is set to release its new album Kongo (Buda Musique ) on June 1st, 2018. The master drummers continue…
Artist Profiles: Wendo 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…
Artist Profiles: Tabu Ley
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…
Artist Profiles: Samba 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…
Artist Profiles: Sam Mangwana
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…
Artist Profiles: Ricardo Lemvo
Ricardo Lemvo was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire. His roots reach all the way to Sao Salvador in…
Artist Profiles: Ray Lema
Ray Lema has long been acknowledged as one of the most innovative and creative artists in the African and world music scene. His career has…
Artist Profiles: Papa ‘Nono’ Noël
Papa ‘Nono’ Noël Nedule is probably the most influential guitarist from the heyday of Congolese rumba. His real name is Antoine Nedule Monstwet and he…