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Immortals

Tshala Muana: Remembering the Queen of Mutuashi

Widely celebrated as the Queen of Mutuashi and a champion of the Tshiluba language, she competed successfully against top songstresses of her era and produced enduring hits.

Tabu Ley, Franco, Pepe Kalle: Season of sorrow as fans remember Rhumba greats

Rhumba fans reflect on a painful season of remembrance marked by the deaths of many of the genre’s greatest legends.

Remembering Bopol Mansiamina: Rhumba maestro whose tunes never fade

Four years after his death, Congolese music legend Bopol Mansiamina’s timeless rhumba compositions continue to inspire new generations of African musicians.