Awilo Longomba: The Congolese Maestro of Techno-Soukous
Early Life and Musical Beginnings Awilo Longomba, born Louis Albert William Longomba on May 5, 1962, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, emerged from a rich musical heritage. His father, Vicky Longomba, was a founding member of the iconic band Tout Puissant OK Jazz, a major influence in Congolese music. Despite his father’s reluctance […]
Rhythmic Resonance: The Beat of Ramatoulaye’s Journey
The Drumming Prodigy: A Congolese Star is Born Ngolali Giscard, better known by his stage name Ramatoulaye, is a name that reverberates in the heart of Congolese music. Born into the vibrant musical landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ramatoulaye quickly rose to prominence as one of the most influential drummers in the genre. […]
Exploring the Musical Legacy of Le Karmapa: The Prince of Congolese Rumba
The Origins of a Musical Genius Le Karmapa, born Kibinda Pembele Jean-Jacques in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was destined for greatness from an early age. Growing up in a country with a rich musical heritage, he was deeply influenced by the rhythms and melodies that surrounded him. His natural talent for music became evident […]
The Ever Jovial Yondo Sister: A Soukous Queen’s Musical Journey
Early Life: A Musical Heritage Born on April 23, 1958, in the vibrant city of Bukavu in the Belgian Congo, now the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yondo Kusala Denise, popularly known as Yondo Sister, was destined for a life intertwined with music. Raised in a musically inclined family, with a Congolese father and a Belgian-Congolese […]
Djouna Big-One: The Majestic Congolese Musician
Djouna Big-One: The Maestro of Congolese Music In the vibrant world of African music, few artists have left as profound an impact as Djouna Big-One, also known as Djouna Mumbafu. A central figure in the evolution of Congolese music, Djouna Big-One has become synonymous with the Soukous and Ndombolo styles that have resonated far beyond […]
Remembering General Defao: A Congolese Music Icon
Remembering General Defao: A Congolese Music Icon On December 27, 2021, the world bid farewell to one of its musical treasures, General Defao, a Congolese singer-songwriter whose influence resonated not only in Africa but also across the globe. Defao, born as Lulendo Matumona on December 31, 1958, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, made […]
AFS249onMWR
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 249 – “Rumba Revisité”! 🎶 📻 Streaming Live from Naivasha, Kenya on Mawalking Radio Get ready to immerse yourself in the pulsating rhythms of Congolese Rumba as we bring you another electrifying episode of The Afro-Fusion Show, broadcasting straight to your ears from the vibrant town of Naivasha, Kenya, via Mawalking […]
AFS248onMWR: The Afro-Fusion Show
🎶 Dive into Afro-Fusion: Episode 248 – Tribute to Lokassa Ya M’bongo 🎸 🎙️ Welcome to the Afro-Fusion Show! Welcome back, music enthusiasts! Get ready to immerse yourself in the rhythmic melodies and soulful tunes of the Afro-Fusion Show, brought to you by Mawalking Radio, Africa’s premier online station. Here, we believe in “Less Chat, […]
AFS246onMWR: The Afro-Fusion Show
🎙️ Welcome to The Afro-Fusion Show: Episode 246 – “Rumba Pembele”!🎶 Get ready to groove to the captivating rhythms of Rumba, Soukous, and Ndombolo on Mawalking Radio, Africa’s premier internet station! Broadcasting from the heart of Nakuru, Kenya, your host, the one and only Deejay Brendan, also known as the “Rumba Enthusiast” (@brendothesibuor), is here […]
AFS245onMWR: The Afro-Fusion Show
🎙️Welcome to the Afro-Fusion Show: Episode 245 – “Rumba Prime”🌍🎶 🎉👋🌟Get ready to embark on a musical journey like no other as we dive into the heart and soul of Congolese Rumba on The Afro-Fusion Show. Episode 245 promises to be an electrifying experience, filled with the pulsating rhythms and melodious tunes that define this […]