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Deborah Tshimpaka Mulanga (born 5 December 1997), [1] known professionally as Rebo Tchulo, is a Congolese singer-songwriter and dancer. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] She began her music career as a gospel singer . [ 4 ] [ 2 ] In 2017, Tshimpaka signed a record deal with Ferré Gola 's FG Production label.
Congolese rumba, also known as African rumba, is a dance music genre originating from the Republic of the Congo (formerly French Congo) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). With its rhythms, melodies, and lyrics, Congolese rumba has gained global recognition and remains an integral part of African music heritage.
Jolie Detta Kamenga Kayobote (born c. 1968), professionally known as Jolie Detta or Evangeliste Myriam, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, and evangelist.She made her music debut with Choc Stars between 1983 and 1984.
Rumba also spread through the rest of Africa, with Brazzaville's Pamelo Mounk'a and Tchico Thicaya moving to Abidjan and Ryco Jazz taking the Congolese sound to the French Antilles. In Congo, students at Gombe High School became entranced with American rock and funk , especially after James Brown visited Zambia in 1970 and Kinshasa in 1974.
Christelle Dionge, known professionally as Kristy Diamond, is a Congolese singer, songwriter, and producer. [1] [2] [3] Born and raised in Kinshasa, Dionge began her music career in a local church choir, eventually leading her to join the acclaimed Gospel Paradis Music group. [2]
This is a list of musicians and musical groups from the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
He is regarded as one of the pioneers of Congolese rumba and his contributions to the music industry have earned him a revered status both within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and internationally [8] Tabu Ley Rochereau (c. 1940–2013) — vocalist and prolific songwriter. He played a key role in developing and popularizing the Congolese ...
This dance, characterized by vigorous waist movements, signified a cultural shift, with local gospel artists integrating elements of Congolese rumba and ndombolo into their musical compositions. [95] Members of Orchestre Kitoko Malumu performing a ndombolo dance