Congo Vibes
Music => Congolese Music => Topic started by: Matebu on September 24, 2016, 06:07
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Ask some sapeurs what song influenced them to make clothing a religion and make their way to Lola - they will point to this song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmIS-W1n1Hg
A composition from Strevos Niarcos (dedicated to Marie-Therese Bumba) from the first album he recorded in Europe: Papa Wemba le Kuru Yaka & les Djamuskets de Paris. Recorded early 1982 and released by Franco Luambo's label. Working with Djamuskets, Europe session artists, he left Viva in Zaire with Emeneya as the administrator for 6-7 months, but no pay.
In fact, there was little to no news from Wemba in Europe; this of course lead to speculation that he was imprisoned for not having papers, even dead. He made a heroic return in I believe July or August via Brazzaville and released Evenement under label Inza-Inter, which angered Kester and Viva members. Kester then went on to orchestrate the development of a new band with the assistance of Verckys: Victoria eleison de les Douze Apôtres -> Victoria Elesion that October.
Despite the drama with Viva - at this point became clear Wemba was one of, if not, the best vocalist from Zaire.
Composer- Stervos Niarcos
Solo- Juva
Rhythm Guitar- Syriana & Sec Bidens
Bass- John Pepito
Drums- Patcho Star
Congas- Itshari