African
Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Lokassa Ya Mbongo
About Lokassa Ya Mbongo
Hometown
Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Genre
African
The longtime rhythm guitarist for Kanda Bongo Man, Lokassa Ya Mbongo helped to transform the Soukous, a fast-paced fusion of traditional Congoese melodies and Afro-Cuban rhythms, into an international dance craze. Mbongo showcased his energetic playing on tracks included on such multi-artist anthologies as Megamix, Vol. 1, and Soukous Stars and Gozando. Mbongo's collaborations include work with Tshale Muana, the "queen" of Mutuashi, a dance style popular in the Kasai region, and Eurodisco-influenced vocalist Fode Baro of Guinea. Prior to leaving his homeland and settling in Paris in 1983, Mbongo performed with Tabu Rochereau's Afrisa and Sam Mangwana's African All Stars. ~ Craig Harris
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