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A trailblazer for African women in music, Masikini was the first Congolese female artist to lead her own band and perform in major international venues such as Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena, and the Apollo Theater. [3] [12] [14] She died of uterine cancer on 28 September 1994, in Villejuif, Paris. [17] [18] [12]
Tocky Vibes (born 1993) – singer, lyricist, songwriter; Viomak – protest musician and activist; Tarisai Vushe (born 1987) – Australia-based singer who appeared on Australian Idol; Edith WeUtonga (born 1979) – Afrojazz singer-songwriter and bass guitarist; Winky D (born 1983) – dancehall and reggae artist; Jonathan Wutawunashe ...
Abeti Masikini; African Fiesta; Aurlus Mabélé; Avelino; Awilo Longomba; Bimi Ombale; Bouro Mpela; Bozi Boziana; Cindy Le Coeur; Dadju; Damso; Dany Engobo; Evoloko ...
Lucie Eyenga was a vocalist, and one of the early pioneers of African rumba.She was born in Bandaka (then Coquelathville) in the Belgian Congo.. She was discovered in 1954 [1] by virtuoso guitarist Zacharie Elenga "Jhimmy", and was signed to the Opika label.
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Marie-Claire Mboyo Moseka (born 10 January 1959), known professionally as M'bilia Bel, is a Congolese singer and songwriter. [1] [2] Dubbed the "Queen of African Rumba" [3] [4] and "Queen Cleopatra", [5] [6] she is regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Congolese and African popular music.
Anita "Margarita" Mahfood (died 2 January 1965) was a dancer, actress, and singer in Jamaica.She was called "the famous Rhumba queen" [2] and headlined performances. She also performed reggae music, writing and singing her own music, one of the first women in Jamaica to do so.
M'pongo Love (c. 1956–1990) — singer-songwriter known for her soft soprano voice and passionate performances. She contributed significantly to the development of Congolese rumba and played a crucial role in paving the way for female artists in the male-dominated music industry [17] Tshala Muana (c. 1958–2022) — singer-songwriter and ...