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Concurrently, the twalatsa dance, loosely derived from ndombolo, began infiltrating the music industries of several Southern African nations. [95] 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]
The culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely varied, reflecting the great diversity and different customs which exist in the country. Congolese culture combines the influence of tradition to the region, but also combines influences from abroad which arrived during the era of colonization and continue to have a strong influence, without destroying the individuality of many ...
Zebola, also, Jebola, [1] is a women's spirit possession dance ritual practised by certain ethnic groups of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is believed to have therapeutic qualities and has been noted in the West as a traditional form of psychotherapy. [citation needed]
Congolese cuisine is a blend of French, Asian and Arabic influences into more starchy, traditional African fare. [citation needed] The Congolese diet features a diverse array of fruits. Among the most favored is the nsafu which is indigenous to Africa and derived from the Dacryodes edulis tree. This fruit can be consumed in various forms ...
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 .
Kwassa kwassa (or kwasa kwasa) is a dance created by Jeanora, a mechanic in Kinshasa from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, that started in the 1980s, where the hips move back and forth while the hands move to follow the hips.
Franco Luambo is often credited for popularizing and revolutionizing sebene. [1]Sebene, also spelled seben, is an instrumental section commonly played in Congolese rumba. [2] [3] It is usually played towards the end of the song and is the dancing section where the lead and rhythm guitars take the lead in the dance.
This area, the Congo, was colonized by the French, also called the French Congo. The Beembe culture was not discovered and classified until the later part of colonization, and their artwork was not attributed to them until later. Their artwork was still shown throughout Europe, specifically France, where it was labeled as Sibiti.