Topic: Rhumba

Kasongo: Remembering the multilingual Rhumba musician behind the name

By Ben Ahenda   2025-05-19 10:38:09

Kasongo wa Kanema, a legendary Congolese musician and key member of Orchestra Super Mazembe, left an enduring legacy in East Africa through his four-decade-long contribution to the music scene.

Nine years on: Papa Wemba's voice echoes across Africa's rhumba legacy

By Ben Ahenda   2025-04-20 16:39:30

Papa Wemba, the legendary Congolese rhumba star, passed away on April 24, 2016, but his musical legacy continues to inspire Africa and beyond.

Rhumba stars whose death left their families fighting

By Ben Ahenda   2025-03-09 10:33:58

Renowned musicians like Lokassa Ya M’bongo of Soukous Stars, La Poete Lutumba Simaro Massiya of Bana Ba OK, and Verckys Kiamuangana Mateta of Orchestra Veve are prime examples.

Keeping Franco, Tabu Ley's Rhumba spirit alive: Timeless journey of Orchestra Kekele

By Ben Ahenda   2025-02-01 15:47:59

Orchestra Four Stars has lived the test of time and has shared the stage in the past with TP OK Jazz of Franco Luambo Luanzo Makiadi, Tabu Ley's Afrisa International

Rhumba Royalty: How Franco Luambo Makiadi, TP OK, Tabu Ley's departure sparked new generation of stars

By Kevin Tunoi   2025-01-31 08:02:32

Fally Ipupa and Ferre Gola, protégés of Koffi Olomide have brought rhumba into the modern era infusing traditional rhumba with elements of pop, R&B, and Afrobeats

Rhumba Royalty: How Franco Luambo Makiadi, TP OK, Tabu Ley's departure sparked new generation of stars

By Ben Ahenda   2025-01-31 08:02:32

Fally Ipupa and Ferre Gola, protégés of Koffi Olomide have brought rhumba into the modern era infusing traditional rhumba with elements of pop, R&B, and Afrobeats