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July 15, 2024 - 04:15 PM Today we have dived deep into Soukous photo archives..We surfaced with this great photo. The year is 1989, the making of the album JETEZ L' EPONGE, four members of Zaiko Langa Langa N'kolo Mboka in the JET Studio in Brussels (R-L). Dindo Yogo (R.I.P), Soloist Baroza Bansimba (R.I.P), Soloist and Artistic Director Mbuta Matima Mposso (R.I.P) and Conga player Céle Mbonda. Listen to Jabulani Radio Next Track ...

TRES IMPOLI LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

July 09, 2024 - 06:50 PM Franco Luambo Makiadi -Tres Impoli (Lingala lyrics and English Translation) 1) You are not polite at all. You are not polite at all. Why aren’t you polite? 1) Ozalaka nayo tres impoli eh eh. Ozalaka nayo tres impoli eh eh. Ozalaka nayo tres impoli eh, ponini oh? 2) Why do you behave like that? Why do you behave like that? You talk without controlling your mouth. You talk without worries. 2) Po na nini osalaka bongo. Po na nini osalaka bongo, bongo? Oko loba likambo yo otala sima te. Oko loba likambo yo obanga bato te. 3) Why are you shameless? You shamelessly enter people’s house. Why do you behave like that? 3) Po na nini ozalaka......

AWILO LONGOMBA BIOGRAPHY

June 29, 2024 - 07:00 PM Louis Albert William Longomba (born May 5, 1962), known professionally as Awilo Longomba, was born in Kinshasa (formally, Léopoldville). He is a Congolese soukous singer, composer, drummer, songwriter, dancer, and producer. The third son of Vicky Longomba and maternal uncle of French player Claude Makélélé, William is known for his avant-garde "techno-soukous" and performances. His father was from the Mongo region of Ecuador and his mother was also from the Ecuador region of Ngombe and Congo-Brazzaville. His father, Vicky Longomba, was the famous lead singer and one of the founders of the famous “Tout puissant......

YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA BIOGRAPHY

June 28, 2024 - 08:12 PM Early Life, Career, Discography, Humanitarian Work, Awards, Personal Life In a world where music has the power to transcend boundaries and ignite change, Yvonne Chaka Chaka stands tall as an icon of inspiration, using her voice and influence to make a lasting impact on society. With a career spanning several decades, she has not only left an indelible mark on the music industry but has also dedicated herself to humanitarian work and activism that has touched countless lives.Yvonne Chaka Chaka is a multi-talented South African singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and teacher. She has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 35 years. Known as the “Princess......

SOUKOUS STARS

June 22, 2024 - 09:35 AM Soukous Stars was formed on 5th May 1989 in Paris by Session musicians. The founding members are: (1) Dennis Kasia aka Lokassa ya Mbongo as the leader and rthymist. He was the eldest among them. (2) Shungu Omba aka Ngouma Lokito, on Bass. (3) Germain Ndala aka Dally Kimoko, Lead guitarist. (4) Zitteny Niel, tenor vocalist. (5) Francois Ballou Canta, vocalist. (6) Henry Lukombo Nzambi aka Shimita, vocalist and dancer. (7) Mavoungou, conga, and percussions. (8) Richacha, Drums. (9) Nènè Mandosa 'Tchakou', Solo guitar. (10) Denise Kusala aka Yondo Sister, vocalist and performer. (11) Thierry Gallion, The Keyboard. It's Dally Kimoko, who came up with the group's......

NÈNÈ TCHAKOU BIOGRAPHY

June 19, 2024 - 09:25 AM NÈNÈ TCHAKOU BIOGRAPHY Real Name: Nene Mbendi Mandosa Birth: 1957, Banana, Bas Congo region, Democratic Republic of Congo Early Music Career Tchakou's music journey began early in his teenage years, influenced by his surroundings and a group of youngsters whose parents were affiliated with the army. His professional career took a significant step forward in 1973 when he joined Bella Nigrita, where he composed his first song. His reputation as a talented guitarist started to grow during this time. In 1981, he became a member of the popular group Langa Langa Stars, where he began performing under the stage name 'Tchakou' (meaning parrot). Concurrently, he also......

TPOK JAZZ MEMBERS

June 03, 2024 - 06:41 AM T.P. OK Jazz, also known as Tout Puissant Orchestre Kinshasa, was a prominent Congolese rumba and soukous band that played a significant role in shaping the music landscape of Africa. Founded in the late 1950s by the legendary guitarist Franco Luambo Makiadi, T.P. OK Jazz became one of the most popular bands in Africa, known for their infectious rhythms, melodic guitar lines, and energetic performances. Below is an alphabetic list of other former TP OK Jazz members: Adamo Seye Kadimoke. Aime Kiwakana Talented singer and composer of Eperduement and Loboko Zoba. Albino Kalombo. Alphone Epayo. Antoine Armando Brazzos: Rhythm guitarist and founder member of OK Jazz. Baniel Bambo: One......

MATATA YA MWASI NA MOBALILYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

June 03, 2024 - 06:24 AM Introduction This song was released in 1976 as a single LP on the “Editions Populaires” series. Synopsis A couple tries to solve the problem between them. After discerning the problem, they have come to a compromise and each accepts their share of the responsibility. But the man wishes to lament the injustice created by God, that man is the only provider and has to endure problems created by women. He further insists on the right granted to him by the dowry over his wife’ Intro Oh oh nasali nini oh?.Senzela mwana moninga ozui ngai na mpasi.Batela ngai na ntango likambo bamona.Bondela ngai soki nasaliki,mwasi alingaka présence ya mobali. (Oh what did I do?......

THE UNSUNG MUSICAL ICON

May 31, 2024 - 09:58 AM PEPE KALE Biography CONGO, Democratic Republic of Pépé Kallé, sometimes written as Pepe Kalle (November 30, 1951 – November 28, 1998) was a leading soukous singer, musician, and bandleader from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Pépé Kallé was born Kabasele Yampanya in Kinshasa (then Léopoldville) in the Belgian Congo, but later assumed his pseudonym in hommage to his mentor, Le Grand Kallé.With a multi-octave vocal range and a dynamic stage presence, the 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) and 136 kg (300 lb) vocalist recorded more than 300 songs and twenty albums during his two-decade-long career. Known affectionately as "the elephant......

GENESIS OF THE TP OK JAZZ BAND

May 30, 2024 - 09:00 AM In June 1956, Franco, Jean Serge Essous, and De La Lune, who were all session musicians at the Loningisa Studios, got together to form a band that they named Ok Jazz. The name originated from the bar in which they played which was named OK bar. But the name Ok could also be taken to mean Orchestra Kinois.Essous was a talented hornsman playing both the clarinet and the saxophone. Other original band members were bassist Roitelet, percussionists La Monta LiBerlin and Pandy, guitarist Dessoin and vocalist Rossignol.The band, then consisting of a bunch of eager beaver teenagers soon caught the imagination of the Zairean public. Pretty soon it was apparent that they were destined for greater......

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PHOTO ARCHIVES

TRES IMPOLI LYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

AWILO LONGOMBA BIOGRAPHY

YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA BIOGRAPHY

SOUKOUS STARS

NÈNÈ TCHAKOU BIOGRAPHY

TPOK JAZZ MEMBERS

MATATA YA MWASI NA MOBALILYRICS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

THE UNSUNG MUSICAL ICON

GENESIS OF THE TP OK JAZZ BAND

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