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African music genre
Soukous (from French secousse, "shock, jolt, jerk") is a genre of dance music originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) and
Soukous
Congolese musician (born 1962)
Congolese soukous singer, drummer, songwriter, dancer, and producer. William is known for pioneering the techno-soukous genre, a variant of soukous that blends
Awilo_Longomba
1989 studio album by Tabu Ley Seigneur Rochereau and Afrisa International Orchestra
Babeti Soukous is a 1989 studio/live album by DR Congolese soukous musician and pioneer Tabu Ley Rochereau (using the longer name of Tabu Ley Seigneur
Babeti_Soukous
1993 live album by Kanda Bongo Man
Soukous in Central Park is a live album by the Congolese musician Kanda Bongo Man, released in 1993. Kanda promoted the album with a North American tour
Soukous_in_Central_Park
the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo's homegrown pop music, soukous, is popular across the border, and musicians from both countries have fluidly
Music of the Republic of the Congo
Music_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo
List of prominent Soukous musicians and musical groups: Antoine Kolosoy, a.k.a. Papa Wendo Aurlus Mabele Awilo Longomba Bozi Boziana Diblo Dibala Dindo
List_of_Soukous_musicians
Musical artist
mainly associated with the soukous genre of music and the kwassa kwassa dance. She is often referred to as "the queen of soukous" or "the queen of rumba"
Yondo_Sister
Loketo was a soukous group formed in Paris, France in 1986 by Congo-Brazzaville singer Aurlus Mabélé, guitarist Diblo Dibala, and singer Mav Cacharel
Loketo
rumba gave birth to a wave of innovative popular dance styles, including soukous, a faster-paced genre known for its intricate guitar work and layered polyrhythms
Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Music_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
Musical artist
Oliver N'Goma (23 March 1959 – 7 June 2010) was a Gabonese afro-zouk and soukous singer and guitarist. He was born in Mayumba in south-west Gabon in 1959
Oliver_N'Goma
Congolese singer and composer (1953–2020)
Congolese singer and composer. He was commonly referred to as the "King of Soukous". Aurlus Mabélé, real name Benoit Aurélien Miatsonama, was born on 24 October
Aurlus_Mabélé
Country in Central Africa
heritage and pop culture, as well as soukous, an urban dance music style that evolved from Congolese rumba. Soukous led to diverse offshoots, such as ekonda
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
Island country in the Indian Ocean
mazurka; French folk and pop; sega from Mauritius and Réunion; taarab, soukous and other pan-African genres; and Polynesian, Indian and Arcadian music
Seychelles
Congolese singer (1951–1998)
throaty baritone voice, he was a significant figure in the evolution of soukous and was referred to by various nicknames, among them the "elephant of Zaire
Pépé_Kallé
Congolese soukous musician (born 1955)
1955), better known by his stage name Kanda Bongo Man, is a Congolese soukous musician and singer. His career debuted in 1973 when he became the singer
Kanda_Bongo_Man
1989 soukous album by Kanda Bongo Man
Kwassa Kwassa is a soukous album by Kanda Bongo Man, released 1989. Martin Aston, reviewer of British music newspaper Music Week, left warm and positive
Kwassa_Kwassa_(album)
Music genre in Tanzania
or simply dansi, is a Tanzanian music genre, derivative of Congolese soukous and Congolese rumba. It is sometimes called Swahili jazz because most dansi
Muziki_wa_dansi
Congolese musician (born 1956)
Through his music and stage performances, he introduced the slower style of soukous known as tcha tcho and popularized a flamboyant fashion subculture called
Koffi_Olomide
taarab music has also become popular, as has hip hop, reggae music, soul, soukous, zouk, rock and roll, funk and Europop. Additionally, there is a growing
Music_of_Kenya
1976 song by Prince Nico Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz
Nigerian Pidgin English. The music is West African highlife, with Congolese soukous-style guitar finger-picking.[citation needed] "Sweet Mother" went on to
Sweet_Mother
Ojapiano Palm-wine Raï Rumba Sakara Sega Seggae Semba Shangaan electro Soukous Kwassa kwassa Taarab Zamrock Zouglou Nunatak (band) Central Asian Shashmaqam
List of music genres and styles
List_of_music_genres_and_styles
Rhythmic pattern in Cuban music
establishment of several different distinct regional genres, such as soukous. The following soukous bass line is an embellishment of clave. Banning Eyre distills
Clave_(rhythm)
Genre of Central African music and dance
frequently misattributed as "rumba". The 1960s and 1970s saw the emergence of soukous, an urban dance music style that emanated from Congolese rumba, imbuing
Congolese_rumba
Tanzanian musician
father, who was a well-respected, traditional musician. He was part of the soukous scene (also known as "Congolese rumba"). In 1978 he travelled to Dar es
Remmy_Ongala
Kenyan music duo
Longombas were a duo from Kenya who performed a mixture of Hip hop and Soukous. Christian Longomba was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May 2015, and underwent
Longombas
Country in Central Africa
were more than a million Internet users by 2022. Pan-African styles like soukous and makossa are popular, as are reggaeton, Latin trap, reggae and rock
Equatorial_Guinea
Congolese musical group
Quartier Latin International (QLI), or Quartier Latin, is a soukous band from the Democratic Republic of the Congo established in 1986. The band was formed
Quartier_Latin_International
Congolese musician (1955–2023)
best known as Rigo Star, was a Congolese soukous guitarist and composer. He played with several major soukous and world music acts, including Papa Wemba's
Rigo_Star
Congolese soukous singer (1950–2025)
Pierre Moutouari (3 April 1950 – 8 October 2025) was a Congolese soukous singer. A relatively popular and successful soloist during the post civil-war
Pierre_Moutouari
Music genre from Kenya
the African Broadcasting Service in Nairobi aired a steady stream of soukous, South African kwela, Congolese finger-style guitar and various kinds of
Benga_music
1992 single by Juan Luis Guerra
single in 1992 by Karen Records. It is a Spanish-language adaptation of soukous song "Kimia Eve" composed by Diblo Dibala. The song features Dibala on
El_Costo_de_la_Vida
Fatoumata Diawara - Malian guitarist and singer Diblo Dibala - Congolese soukous musician, known as "Machine Gun" for his speed and skill on the guitar
List_of_African_guitarists
Papa Lolo songCongolese musician
Democratic Republic of Congo. He was one of the pioneers of Congolese Soukous. Mose Se Sengo, was born in present-day Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of
Mose_Se_Sengo
2026 single by Modola featuring Bhadboi OML
and thirteen seconds. The song has been described as an Afropop, Techno-soukous, and Afro fusion record, a combination that, while experimental in composition
Kupe_(song)
Russian ska band
Кунст) is a ska band from Saint Petersburg, Russia. It plays afro-rock, soukous, ska and reggae. The band was founded in 1992 by mine surveying students
Markscheider_Kunst
Continent
music, jùjú, fuji, jaiva, afrobeat, afrofusion, mbalax, Congolese rumba, soukous, ndombolo, makossa, kizomba, and taarab, among others. African music also
Africa
1991 studio album by Kanda Bongo Man
(also known as Emile and Maxime Soki), who were in the earlier Zairean soukous band Orchestre Bella Bella. Both brothers died within a year of each other
Zing_Zong
Colombian musical genre
other parts of Colombia. It consisted in a fusion of African rhythms (soukous, highlife, mbaqanga, juju) with those from the Antilles (ragga, compás
Champeta
direction defined popular African music. From West African dance, to Congolese soukous (sung in Lingala), to melodic griot-led songs, Sylla's signature as a music
Ibrahima_Sylla
Congolese musician (born 1952)
(or Muan'dido), often simply Nyboma (born 1952), a prominent Congolese soukous tenor vocalist, has been over a fifty-year span a leading member of several
Nyboma
Ivorian singer
Anthologie 2003 : Best of Album, Créon Music 2005 : Obligada Meiway List of Soukous musicians "Monique Séka". Music in Africa. Retrieved November 24, 2017
Monique_Séka
Musical artist
founded by singer Papa Wemba in 1977. While Viva La Musica started out as a soukous band (essentially a spin-off of Zaiko Langa Langa), it eventually grew
Viva_La_Musica
simply Bella Bella; sometimes written Bella-Bella) was a prominent DR Congo soukous band that formed in the early 1970s. It was led by the Soki brothers ("Les
Orchestre_Bella_Bella
Topics referred to by the same term
based on the book M.A.V. (video game) Mav Cacharel (born 1957), Congolese soukous singer Mav Weller (born 1992), Australian rules footballer Mav Stevens
Mav
Music festival in Zaire in 1974
stilt dancers and drummers (interspersed between sets) Zaïko Langa Langa – Soukous band from Zaire Abumba Masikini – Guitarist; performed "Magali Ya Kinshasa"
Zaire_74
many different forms. Western rock and pop music, as well as Afrobeat, soukous and other genres have become popular nationwide. The sanza is a popular
Music of the Central African Republic
Music_of_the_Central_African_Republic
Musical artist
Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) in two different musical genres: soukous/kwasa (2013) and Afropop (2020). She was also named Best Female Artist
Sally_Boss_Madam
Type of drum beat
section at the climax of a song, which is central to Congolese rumba and soukous. Meridjo Belobi, instrumental in cavacha's development, earned the nickname
Cavacha
Congolese musician (born 1954)
Dibala (born 9 August 1954), often known simply as Diblo, is a Congolese soukous musician, known as "Machine Gun" for his speed and skill on the guitar
Diblo_Dibala
Musical artist
who lives in Los Angeles, California. His music is a blend of African soukous, kizomba, samba and Cuban salsa. Lemvo was born in Kimpese, Democratic
Ricardo_Lemvo
Musical artist
and African culture. In 2021, Roki collaborated with legendary Congolese soukous singer and dancer star, Koffi Olomide and Tanzanian BET award winner on
Roki_(musician)
Congolese musician and philanthropist (born 1994)
Congolese and African popular music. Often referred to as the "Queen of Soukous", she is noted for advocating gender equality, modernizing Congolese music
Abeti_Masikini
Soukous band from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Choc Stars are a soukous band from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The band was founded in 1983 by Ben Nyamabo, and has since published over
Choc_Stars
Ugandan singer and musician
often categorized within Kadongo Kamu but it also incorporates elements of soukous, pop, and Afrobeat. Chance Nalubega was born in Masaka, Uganda. She is
Chance_Nalubega
music, jùjú, fuji, jaiva, afrobeat, afrofusion, mbalax, Congolese rumba, soukous, ndombolo, makossa, kizomba, and taarab, among others. African music also
Music_of_Africa
Musical artist
Malage de Lugendo (born 25 December 1961) is a Congolese soukous recording artist, composer and vocalist. He was a member of François Luambo Makiadi's
Malage_de_Lugendo
Country in Central Africa
influences including church music, French-language chanson, rumba, makossa, soukous, zouk, rock and later hip hop. In the post-independence era, music became
Gabon
Congolese singer and songwriter (1958–2021)
innovative dance moves. Défao rose to prominence in the 1980s as a member of soukous band Choc Stars, where his collaborations with guitarist Roxy Tshimpaka
Defao
City in the northeastern DR Congo
city was a center for African Folk, soukous and African jazz. This influence continued into the more developed soukous of the 1960s. The city has been an
Kisangani
Congolese singer and dancer (1955–2022)
2022(2022-12-10) (aged 64) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Genres Soukous, Congolese rumba, Mutuashi Occupation Singer-songwriter Instrument Vocals
Tshala_Muana
South African musical group
and "Muizenberg". The band's style has been described as a mix of R&B, soukous, Afropop, reggae, South African house, Shangaan electro and dub. The band
John_Wizards
Kenyan soukous band
Kenyan soukous band
Orchestra_Super_Mazembe
Festival in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Festival Amani Status Active Genre Congolese rumba ndombolo Soukous African music Congolese music World music Date February Frequency Annually Locations
Festival_Amani
Arpeggiated melodic motif found in salsa and other Cuban musical genres
were grafted. Congolese soukous is an example of the latter case. The horn guajeos of Cuban popular music were adapted by soukous guitars. In a densely
Guajeo
Largest city and district of Ivory Coast
Democratic Republic of the Congo formerly held this title, with rumba, soukous and then ndombolo. Abidjan is also considered the reggae capital of Africa
Abidjan
Several music styles of Cuban origin
Congolese rumba ensembles of the 20th century. A faster subgenre known as soukous (from the French word secouer, "to shake") was developed in the late 1960s
Rumba
Congolese musician (1940–2024)
2017. Retrieved 29 April 2025. B, John (20 February 2010). "Lovers' Soukous for Soukous Lovers". Likembe. Retrieved 29 April 2025. "Papa Noel". African Musicians
Papa_Noël_Nedule
2013 studio album by John Wizards
2013 (2013-09-02) Recorded 2010–2013 Genre South African house, R&B, Shangaan electro, reggae, afropop, soukous Length 43:57 Label Planet Mu Producer John Withers
John_Wizards_(album)
Congolese rumba instrumental section
Greenstreet, Morgan (7 December 2018). "Seben Heaven: The Roots of Soukous". Daily.redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 26 April 2024. White, Bob W
Sebene
2016 EP by Lizzo
compared to "Oops, Oh My" by Tweet. "Deep" is a club-ready dance tune with soukous-inflected guitar riffs. "Good as Hell" is a "brassy" self-empowerment anthem
Coconut_Oil_(EP)
School in Lawndale, California, United States
Tracy Jones - MLB outfielder Ricardo Lemvo - leader of Makina Loca, a Soukous band in Congo Chimezie Metu - Forward for the Phoenix Suns. Tuli Tuipulotu
Lawndale_High_School
Congolese musician (1940–2024)
Michel Boyibanda (22 February 1940 – 9 October 2024) was a Congolese soukous recording artist, composer, and vocalist. He was once a member of the Congolese
Michel_Boyibanda
the establishment of several different distinct regional genres, such as soukous. Cuban popular music played a major role in the development of many contemporary
African_popular_music
Cameroonian musician (born 1967)
contemporary African genres. He mixes native Cameroonian makossa with soukous, zouk, and salsa, leading to the portmanteau label of Makossa Love for
Petit-Pays
Calendar year
July 13 Günther Jauch, German television host Koffi Olomide, Congolese soukous singer, dancer, producer and composer Michael Spinks, African-American
1956
Congolese-French music collective
French West Indies rhythms and sounds, such as Congolese rumba, zouk, and soukous, giving it a unique and distinctive flavor. It included guest appearances
Bisso_Na_Bisso
East African soukous band
Orchestra Makassy were an East African soukous band of the late 1970s and early 1980s, consisting of musicians from Uganda and Zaire (now the Democratic
Orchestra_Makassy
Congolese soukous band
(also known as Wenge Musica BCBG or Wenge Musica BCBG 4×4) was a Congolese soukous band founded in 1981 by Didier Masela and later led by JB Mpiana, from
Wenge_Musica
Congolese soukous musician (born 1957)
Mav Cacharel (born 14 January 1957) is a Congolese soukous singer. He is one of the many artists who were part of Loketo, the group founded by Aurlus
Mav_Cacharel
2015 film by Ne Kunda Nlaba
Woman) is a 2015 Congolese documentary film about the Congolese Diva and soukous star Abeti Masikini who fought for gender equality in the music industry
Abeti Masikini: Le Combat d'Une Femme
Abeti_Masikini:_Le_Combat_d'Une_Femme
Motswana band
The band was founded by Frank "Franco" Lesokwane. As is the norm in the soukous (Congolese rumba) circles for artists to go by more than one names, Lesokwane
Franco_and_Afro_Musica
Musical band from Mozambique
Mabulu Origin Mozambique Genres Marrabenta, Soukous, Jazz, Swing, African Members Lisboa Matavel, Chiquito, Chonyl, Mr Arssen, António Marcos, Alberto
Mabulu
Congolose singer (born 1976)
des Jeunes. In 1994, he was spotted and recruited by Werrason into the soukous band Wenge Musica. Following the group's dissolution in December 1997,
Ferré_Gola
Annual African music award ceremony
Coupé-décalé, Genge, Highlife, Kwaito, Congolese rumba, ndombolo, and Soukous. The event was founded by Nigerian businessman Anderson Obiagwu and is
African_Muzik_Magazine_Awards
Kenyan-based band
most popular bands in Kenya. Their guitar-driven sound, inspired by the Soukous guitarist Dr. Nico, combined highly melodic rumba with lyrics sung in Swahili
Simba_Wanyika
1970s, bikutsi performers like Maurice Elanga, Les Veterans, and Mbarga Soukous, added brass instruments and found controversy over pornographic lyrics
Music_of_Cameroon
Sartorial subculture centered on the Congolese cities of Kinshasa and Brazzaville
European life. The movement also developed alongside Congolese rumba and soukous music, whose performers regularly praised elegance, designer fashion, and
La_Sape
Capital and largest city of the Central African Republic
electronic support. The music is rhythmic and blends with the Congolese rumba (soukous), which was influenced by son cubano, cha-cha-cha, and merengue. Popular
Bangui
West African musical genre
Maringa Band, who recorded many popular songs in the 1950s and early 1960s. Soukous and highlife were influenced by palm-wine music. Though still somewhat
Palm-wine_music
List of post-dubstep musicians List of progressive house artists List of Soukous musicians List of trip hop artists List of UK garage artists List of UK
Lists_of_dance_musicians
Annual Belgian music festival of Caribbean music
Cumbia, Compas, Merengue, Dancehall, Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, Ska, Soca, Soukous, Timba, Vallenato and Zouk Acido Pantera • Electronic Latin | Colombia
Antilliaanse_Feesten
Musical artist
as the Stukas Boys, the Stukas or the Stukas of Zaire) was a Congolese soukous band of the 1970s. It was based in Kinshasa, Zaire (now DR Congo). At the
Orchestre_Stukas
Congolese singer and composer
Joker) or Lay Lay, is a popular Congolese soukous singer. Since the late 1960s, he has been in several major soukous bands, such as Zaiko Langa Langa, Isifi
Evoloko_Jocker
Namibian award for achievements in music
Music Awards. Best Afrikaans Best Ma/gaisa Best Oviritje Best Shambo Best Soukous/Kwasa Afro Pop (incl. Township Disco) Best Collaboration Best Gospel Best
Namibian_Annual_Music_Awards
commonly used for rhythm guitar in African popular music forms such as soukous and makossa. It is similar to the standard guitar tuning, except that the
List_of_guitar_tunings
US-based Congolese political party
the United Congolese Party. On 7 April 2014, Malanga appointed Congolese soukous musician Kanda Bongo Man as the United Congolese Party's first Ambassador-at-Large
United_Congolese_Party
West Africa, and Europe. Examples include rhumba, Afro-Cuban jazz, salsa, soukous, many West African re-adaptations of Afro-Cuban music (Orchestra Baobab
Music_of_Cuba
Musical artist
(aged 65) Abadiânia, Brazil Genres Jazz blues folk-pop salsa samba bikutsi makossa highlife juju soukous mbaqanga Occupation Musician Instruments Guitar
Vincent_Nguini
Congolese-French guitarist
including as a solo artist; as one of the four members of the popular soukous "supergroup" Les Quatre Étoiles; as a founding member of the acoustic,
Syran_Mbenza
American band
also wrote that the album contains influences of chicha, zapateado, and soukous rhythms. PopMatters rated the album 8/10, and called it a "wild creation
Reyna_Tropical
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