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Congolese rumba, also known as African rumba, is a dance music genre originating from the Republic of the Congo (formerly French Congo) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). With its rhythms , melodies , and lyrics, Congolese rumba has gained global recognition and remains an integral part of African music heritage .
Jean de Dieu Makiese (28 May 1950 – 11 August 2007), popularly known as Madilu System, was a Congolese rhumba singer and songwriter, born in what was then Léopoldville, Belgian Congo. He was once a member of the seminal band TPOK Jazz which dominated the Congolese scene from 1960s through 1980s.
On review aggregator Metacritic the album holds a score of 89/100, based on 6 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". [8] Thom Jurek of AllMusic praised the compilation, rating it 4.5/5 stars and calling it "an indispensable addition not only to the Analog Africa catalog but to the burgeoning cultural conversation around the significance, import, and variety of techniques, innovations ...
Rhumba, also known as ballroom rumba, is a genre of ballroom music and dance that appeared in the East Coast of the United States during the 1930s. It combined American big band music with Afro-Cuban rhythms, primarily the son cubano, but also conga and rumba. Although taking its name from the latter, ballroom rumba differs completely from ...
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.
Rumba on the River: A History of the Popular Music of the Two Congos. Verso. ISBN 978-1859843680. Tabu Ley at kenyapage.net; Rumba on the River; MusicWeb Encyclopaedia of Popular Music; Discography at mp3.com; Tabu Ley biography and discography Archived 2013-12-11 at the Wayback Machine at World Music Central
Their music symbolizes much more than a simple rhythm, as the folk and pop style styled music was used as a symbol of hope for Zimbabweans looking to gain independence from Rhodesia. [1] Music has played a significant role in the history of Zimbabwe, from a vital role in the traditional Bira ceremony used to call on ancestral spirits, to ...
Fally Ipupa N'simba (born 14 December 1977), known professionally as Fally Ipupa, is a Congolese musician and dancer.Often referred to as the "Prince of Rumba", [1] [2] [3] he is noted for his tenor vocals [4] as well as his blend of contemporary and traditional Congolese music genres, including Congolese rumba, soukous, and ndombolo.