Zap Mama

Zap Mama
Formed: 1990
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Styles: Worldbeat, World Fusion, Acappella, Afro-Pop, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
Group Members: Celine 'T Hooft, Marie Daulne, Sabine Kabongo, Cecilia Kandonda, Sylvie Nawasadio
Biography: Zap Mama is an all-female a cappella quintet founded by Zaire native Marie Daulne. Daulne's father was killed during the revolution of 1960 while her mother was pregnant with her, so the remainder of the family fled to the forests and found refuge with a tribe of pygmies. Daulne was raised primarily ...Read full biography
Adventures In Afropea 1
Released: 1993
Label: Luaka Bop
Critics' Rating:
Warner Brothers presents this exciting, innovative, dynamic group of five women from Brussels. They are new to the States, but already extremely well-received in Europe. Led by Marie Daulne, they weave ...Read full review
Sabsylma [Bonus Track]
Released: 2005
Label: Luaka Bop
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On their second release, Sabsylma, the all-female band Zap Mama offers more of their original sound -- a cappella vocals joined by exotic and worldly rhythms. Although they've been compared to Bobby McFerrin ...Read full review
More Zap Mama albums: Main Albums (9), Singles & EPs (6)
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