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    Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Congolese music is one of the most influential music forms of the African continent. Since the 1930s, Congolese musicians have had a huge impact on the African musical scene and elsewhere. Many contemporary genres of music, such as Kenyan Benga and Colombian Champeta, have been heavily influenced by Congolese music. In 2021, Congolese rumba joined other living traditions such as Jamaican reggae music and Cuban rumba on UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage of humanity" list. Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo varies in its different forms. Outside Africa, most music from the Democratic Republic of Congo is called Soukous, which most accurately refers instead to a dance popular in the late 1960s. The term rumba or rock-rumba is also used generically to refer to Congolese music, though neither is precise nor accurately descriptive. Wikipedia

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    Congolese music is one of the most influential music forms of the African continent.Since the 1930s, Congolese musicians have had a huge impact on the African musical scene and elsewhere. Many contemporary genres of music, such as Kenyan Benga and Colombian Champeta, have been heavily influenced by Congolese music.In 2021, Congolese rumba joined other living traditions such as Jamaican reggae ...
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  4. britannica.com

    2 days agoDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Music, Visual Arts, Dance: Congo's many ethnic groups and regions have developed a mosaic of traditional arts, including painting, sculpture, music, and dance. There has been a tendency to classify sculpture and carving according to the styles of the areas from which they originate. The southwest is known for the stone and nail-studded nkisi statues of the ...
  5. Jul 1, 2024The Democratic Republic of the Congo, the second largest country in Africa, has a tropical climate and the majority of its land is covered by tropical rainforest. A diverse country, more than 200 ethnic groups and languages live here, and the wisdom of coexistence and unique cultures thrive through the lives of its people.
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  7. emilioincongo.com

    There is also some great stuff after the 70s. These include, by genre: Soukous. Papa Wemba, "Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba (14 June 1949 - 24 April 2016), known professionally as Papa Wemba, was a Congolese singer and musician who played Congolese rumba, soukous and ndombolo. Dubbed the "King of Rumba Rock", he was one of the most popular musicians of his time in Africa and played ...
  8. greencongo.org

    The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a land of breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural diversity. It is the second-largest country in Africa and boasts a mosaic of ethnic groups, each with its own unique customs and traditions. Among the many facets of Congo's vibrant culture, traditional music and dance hold a special place.
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  9. musicinafrica.net

    So far, the most important themes addressed by scientists and academics from the Democratic Republic of Congo institutions (Faculty of Anthropology and the National Institute of Arts) are ethnomusicology (the study of "first peoples" music), 'drumology' (study of drums, tom-toms, and traditional instruments common in Africa, and their ...
  10. kashgain.net

    Hits like "Gerant" and "Pona Yo Te" showcase his ability to blend humor, social commentary, and infectious rhythms, making him one of the most beloved figures in Congolese music. Conclusion. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has produced some of the most influential and celebrated musicians in Africa.
  11. acearchive.org

    Congolese music is one of Africa's most influential music forms, impacting many contemporary genres. The country was carved from territories controlled by many different ethnic groups, each with their own folk music traditions. Congo's capital, Kinshasa, has been one of the great centers of musical innovation since the colonial era. The term 'rumba' or 'rock-rumba' is also used generically to ...
  12. wikiwand.com

    Papa Wemba and Koffi Olomide, major figures in Soukous music, performing in 1988.. Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo varies in its different forms. Outside Africa, most music from the Democratic Republic of Congo is called Soukous, which most accurately refers instead to a dance popular in the late 1960s.The term rumba or rock-rumba is also used generically to refer to Congolese ...
  13. infogalactic.com

    Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo varies in its different forms. Outside of Africa, most music from the Democratic Republic of Congo is called Soukous, which most accurately refers instead to a dance popular in the late 1960s.The term rumba or rock-rumba is also used generically to refer to Congolese music, though neither is precise nor accurately descriptive.
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