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M'Bilia Bel
M'Bilia Bel
Born: Jan 10, 1959 in Kinshasa, Congo
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Genre: World
Styles: Soukous, Afro-Pop
Biography: Mbilia Bel's career took off in the mid-'80s when she sang alongside Tabu Ley on a number of recordings and tours, also recording solo albums at the same time. After her first child was born, she took some time off and decided to part company with Ley, making one last album with him in 1987. She moved ...Read full biography
Yalowa
Yalowa
Released: 1997
Label: I.M.A.
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Congolese music is famous for stylish guitar playing and an intricate mix of melody and rhythm that manages to be both high-energy and laid-back. With Rigo Star, one of Africa's most influential and innovative ...Read full review
Phénoméne
Phénoméne
Released: 1996
Label: Melodie Makers
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Bel sang for years with Rochereau and went out on her own in 1988. Bameli Soy presents her in the Rochereau days. The marvelous Phénomène was the first fruit of her artistic freedom and it's wonderful, ...Read full review
More M'Bilia Bel albums: Main Albums (19)
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