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Kanda Bongo Man

Born: Jan 1, 1955 in Inongo, Zaire

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Genre: World

Styles: Soukous, Afro-Pop, World Fusion

Biography: Soukous, the dance music of Zaire, was updated by Paris-based vocalist and bandleader Konda Bongo Man. With his high tenor vocals alternating between lyrics in Lingala and French, Bongo Man and his band, which has included influential guitarists Diblo Dibala in the 1980s and Rigo Star in the 1990s, has ...Read full biography

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Amour Fou

Released: 1988

Label: Hannibal

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In part because he believes in keeping his groups down to a reasonable sound, Kanda Bongo Man's recordings all have something of the feel of the great pre-soukous period of Zairian music. Fad-hounds will ...Read full review

Malinga J T

Released: 1985

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More Kanda Bongo Man albums: Main Albums (15), Compilations (3)

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