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During the early 1960s, a surge of young Congolese musicians sought to speed up the slow tempo of Congolese rumba, which precipitated the emergence of soukous. Artists began incorporating faster rhythms, and prominent guitar improvisation, often characterized by high-pitched, fast-paced lines imbued with more heightened African motif .
Non Stop Dancing is the debut studio album by the Congolese rumba band Zaïko Langa Langa. Produced by Mfumu Muntu Bambi, it was released on the Zaire Music label in late 1974. [1] [2] It consists of songs recorded and released between 1973 and 1974, during multiple recording sessions of the band in Kinshasa.
Joé Ngoie Mwema (born 9 August 1984), known professionally as RJ Kanierra, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, rapper, and dancer. [1] [2] He is regarded as one of the most significant figures in 21st-century Katangese music.
Extra Musica is a Congolese rumba band formed in Ouenzé, Brazzaville, in August 1993.The band was established by Roga-Roga, Espé Bass, Kila Mbongo, Durell Loemba, Guy-Guy Fall, Ramatoulaye Ngolali, and Quentin Moyascko, who initially met at the Sainte Thérèse church in Ouenzé, being neighbors and classmates.
Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire, Congo-Kinshasa) In addition, the term Congo music can refer to at least two styles In English-speaking West African countries (e.g. Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia), Congo music refers to the genre more commonly known as soukous, which is widely performed in both Congos, though is more closely ...
Air B. Mas Production, Melodie, T.J.R. Music, Musical artist Denise Kusala Yondo (born 23 April 1958), known professionally as Yondo Sister is a Congolese musician mainly associated with the soukous genre of music and the kwassa kwassa dance.
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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 .