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I'm studying to become a Congolese music historian so in this thread I will be sharing information related to Congolese music history.
. @cavachaexpress is a music blog for the online radio show, Cavacha Express!, which celebrates Congolese music from the ’70s and ’80s. https://cavacha.wordpress.com/
"De Kinshasa à Cartagena, en passant par Paris: itinéraires d’une "musique noire", la champeta.
This is an academic article in French that traces the history of champeta from Kinshasa to Cartagena.
https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/divers16-10/010040081.pdf
This is an academic article in French that traces the history of champeta from Kinshasa to Cartagena.
https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/divers16-10/010040081.pdf
The Congolese music industry is heavily male dominated. This is an article I wrote about Congolese women music artists. https://www.itsbisonabiso.com/blog/congolesewomeninmusic
Taz Bolingo was the first all-women's orchestra in DRC. The group was formed in the late 80s and while they are not together anymore, they have left a big impact.
An interview with Papa Wemba where he discussed his work with Zaiko Langa Langa, the history surrounding Congolese independence, the cultural significance of La Sape, and much more. https://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/lectures/papa-wemba-lecture
In 2006, a salsa version of Mario, a popular Congolese song by Franco & TPOK JAzz, was released by Africando.
On The Rumba River is a documentary that pays tribute to revered Congolese musician Papa Wendo and documents a 2004 reunion concert featuring many of Wendo's former bandmates. https://vimeo.com/153293909
Abeti Masikini: Le Combat d'Une Femme (documentaire)
Abeti Masikini: The Struggle of a Woman (documentary) https://www.kweli.tv/programs/abeti-masikini-the-struggle-of-a-woman?locale=en
The Rumba Kings is a documentary on some of the men who have greatly contributed to Congolese rumba. While it's not available for viewing online yet, you can watch the trailer. For more information here is the official page: https://www.facebook.com/rumbakingsfilm https://vimeo.com/196432987
A documentary by Jeannot Bel, a Congolese artist, on the creation of soukous.
Papa Wemba on Bringing Congo to The World
Franco Luambo Makiadi, and his orchestra TPOK Jazz, profoundly shaped the sound of African music across the continent. His influence can be heard in the music of Fela Kuti, Paul Simon & Talking Heads, among other artists. https://journalofmusic.com/focus/after-franco
This is a very informative blog dedicated to Franco & TPOK Jazz. The blog was created by Kasongo Musanga, a Congolese scholar and musician.
https://francorestored.blogspot.com/
https://francorestored.blogspot.com/
Faces of Africa - Franco: King of Rumba
L'origine de la Rumba Congolaise
Books: Rumba on the River, Rumba Rules, Abéti Masikini: La voix d'or du Zaïre, La musique congolaise moderne: 1953-2003, Cours de musique congolaise, Sur les berges du Congo...on danse la rumba.
More books here: http://afrobib.com/central-africa/rd-congo/rd-congo-books/
More books here: http://afrobib.com/central-africa/rd-congo/rd-congo-books/
