A symbolic and untypical figure in the musical landscape of Congo-Brazzaville whose Rumba and Soukouss are the most dominant styles, former teacher, song-writer, poet and performer NZONGO SOUL has become famous for his musical style summorized by a single word:”WALLA” which symbolises purification for the Koongo people and etymologically means “listening to the path”.
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YELA New Album Release: “MA KALOU”
In the image of her country Reunion island, a tremendous mosaic of populations from all origins: Europe, Africa, China, India, Madagascar, interbreeding is the distinctive feature of the music offered by Reunionian poet, song-writer and singer YELA.
Jul/Aug 2009 Issue Now Available
The Jul/Aug 2009 Issue is now available. Login to download your free electronic copy. You can click the Buy Now Link to get the hard copy. New Look. Plenty of […]
Congo’s Nkunda arrested in Rwanda, faces extradition
Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda was under arrest Friday in neighbouring Rwanda awaiting extradition on war crimes charges after his erstwhile Tutsi allies turned against him.
Nöella Coursaris Musunka – AFRICAN SUPERMODEL
Interview with Congolese supermodel Noella Coursaris Musunka.