It's known fact that tenor atalakous don't last except a few. This guy (I don't know his name) has been screaming since his works in Robhino's generiques. He's still doing it. He did it in Dindology and was off key. I don't why he's not being advised to bring it down some. Fagrigas should see this. Maybe it's just me. At the 43:25 mark Is he officially replacing Fabriga's tenor atalakou?
Listening to some General Defao songs (RIP) and Theo Mbala comes to mind as a prolific atalakou of the yesteryears. He was fluent and had the voice and memorable animations. I could remember it was him, 3615 Code Niawu and Ocean Ebale that ruled the late 90s and early 20s. Nostalgia.....
I've listened to this song quite a few times, and I came to the conclusion that this might be Werra's best vocal. No sharing of vocals. If he had a first voice (treble) he could just be as good as JB but he usually sings in tenor which is not the greatest. When you compare the studio version to the live version
you can tell that studio effects enhance his voice. This song and Champion Kutula are his best vocals IMO
By the way, before Adolphe left, you would think he was the leader of WMMM and not Werra. Very dominant on stage while Werra was kinda quiet.
The thread title was a comment on Ndombolhino's Facebook page and I thought it was kinda accurate. Just based on the video, you can tell they were going for the pentagon look. Musically, fast tempo solo guitar licks in generique is the way to get people to listen and the animation at the 6:45 mark sounded like a tired Celeo. Not just this artiste, most religious groups are now full wenge style groups.
Fabro has potential as an atalaku, yes or no? Not too many current atalakus can mess with Brigade's repertoire of good animations. Almost an hour of one cri to the next. Hope he (Brigade) shows up at Zenith
I was thinking of most of the popular singers/atalakus with memorable cries that have been through WMMM. I think I got this order right. It covers their post-WMMM popularity and commercial success
1. Ferre Gola 2. Bill Clinton 3. Heritier Wannabe 4. Robhino 5.Brigade 6.Celeo 7.Deplik Pomba 8. Ambulance 9. Lacoste 10. LBG Cappuccino 11. Lobeso (because he hasn't released any memorable work) 11. JDT Molopwe 13. Miel de son 14. Eboa Lotin 15. Tade
My assessment is based on what they've done over the years since leaving WMMM
They were once what Celeo and Bill are to WMMM. Unfortunately they both fizzled out and are no longer the dream team they once were. Anyone knows what they both are up to these days?
Koko Ntiri...He is a student of Flamme's school of lead guitar. He did some very nice licks on Bill's works but has now been replaced in Bill group. Has he joined another group?
Sometimes when you take time to actually enjoy the parts that make FI SOL awesome, you have to give it to Alain Makaba, he's more than talented than given credit for. His consistency with the partitions are phenomenal. His licks are crisp and simple but also full of tricks. He had a major impact on Wenge. His many progressions within the same generic/sebenes are quite enjoyable. I wonder why he stopped playing ...anyone knows?
Also, the Kitise la ya mate cri @4:14, whose is it? Titina or Tutu?
I was listing to my online channel yesterday and they played a medley of Wenge 4x4 instrumental with Alain Makaba on lead. towards the middle of the medley, CNN came in and animated the rest of the way. I couldn't find the name of the song which is usually posted. I liked it and would like to listen to it again. Do you happen to know this generic/medley by Makaba? Thanks
When you go to a party you want to dance and have fun..I think this guy just did that at this wedding. He only played fast tempo generiques and knew exactly when to cut in with something new and the songs he knew people would react to. Lots of shoutout to old school music...I would like that one day..
Side note: I watched all 30 min of it. Not a single Ferre generique..I guess the jury has reached a verdict on Ferre G's Generiques...
Not sure if this link has been shared here before. By far this is the best internet radio for Congolese music. it plays 24/7 and has a large repertoire of music from former greats to current greats.
if you have other valid links, please share. Thanks.
Did she take part in Formidable? Do we know what songs she played solos in? Is she still in WMMM? Things have been quiet lately with that group....just curious..
Is Ambulance back? This was posted Sept 02. I didn't see Jamaique on this one. Wenge MMM is quite unpredictable if these atalakus are coming and going just like that. I saw Liboka also....
If Ambulance is back, does mean Bercy made him leave Heritier already?
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