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Franco Pepe Kalle #15 on: March 27, 2018, 02:14

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Grand Kalle is the best voice ever in Congolese Music. Then you got Nyboma and Tabu Ley. They were the ones that were able to diversify their voice the most. They could sing high of low. That is impressive.

Matebu #16 on: March 27, 2018, 03:28

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Meilleur deuxieme voix for me is definitely Coco Nyboma. He was the first choice for Tabu Ley, Pepe Kalle, Defao, Simaro, and everyone who did a session album in Europe

Franco Pepe Kalle #17 on: March 27, 2018, 03:44

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Meilleur deuxieme voix for me is definitely Coco Nyboma. He was the first choice for Tabu Ley, Pepe Kalle, Defao, Simaro, and everyone who did a session album in Europe
In fact two people that were used the most by Congolese artists. Nyboma and Luciana. They were the most during the 1990s.

Grandpretre #18 on: March 27, 2018, 06:42

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Debaba
Pepe kalle
Defao
Adjani
Babia
Nyboma
Bozi boziana
Fally
Montana
Spino
Papa wemba
Shella mputu
Didier lacoste
Evoloko lay lay
Suzuki

Wenge1995 #19 on: March 27, 2018, 08:07

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@Matebu

Although his career was tragically shortlived, Babia Ndonga's vocal skills were among my favorite! His sweet yet strong tenor range made him an excellent team player for choruses, but also as a vocal soloist.



Congolitude #20 on: March 27, 2018, 22:19

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Meilleur deuxieme voix for me is definitely Coco Nyboma. He was the first choice for Tabu Ley, Pepe Kalle, Defao, Simaro, and everyone who did a session album in Europe
and Koffi Olomide for the album Koweit rive gauche

Tata Nkiadi #21 on: March 28, 2018, 16:51

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This is a tough one, but I'll play along.

Madilu System   
Carlyto Lassa   
Josky Kiambukuta
Papa Wemba   
Ferre Gola   
Fally Ipupa
Manda Chante   
Didier Lacoste (pre-solo career)   
Bimi Ombale
Serge Mabiala   
Reddy Amisi   
Kester Emeneya
Koffi Olomide   
Tabu Ley   
Dindo Yogo
Canta Nyboma   
JB M’piana   
M'pongo Love

Honorable Mention
Shella Mputu
Gipson Butukondolo
Youlou Mabiala
Serge Mabiala
Pepe Ndombe
Aime Kiwakana
Marie Paul Kambulu
Bozi Boziana

I chose vocal talent and ability over popularity.

jeantwatwa #22 on: March 28, 2018, 21:05

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Bavon Marie Marie

Djo Mpoyi

Carlito Lassa

Deese Mukangi

Madilu System

Ferre Gola

JR Marot (not yet proven but i have hope)

Werrason is not part of my list

Wenge1995 #23 on: March 28, 2018, 22:12

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@Tata Nkiadi

Is Gipson really that good? I liked his vocals on record, but for some reason he underperforms often at concerts.


Tata Nkiadi #24 on: March 28, 2018, 23:27

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@Tata Nkiadi

Is Gipson really that good? I liked his vocals on record, but for some reason he underperforms often at concerts.



I honestly struggled with him, which is why I gave him an honorable mention.

Another person I didn't mention at all, but should still get some kind of recognition is Franco.  If you study his works he always stayed on key and knew how to flawlessly harmonize with other vocalists in 4 part harmony and duets. He was also really good at cleanly using glissando while singing solos.  (In strong contrast to Werrason who has to use Auto Tune to correct his notes). Singing using Solfège is a pretty impressive skill that I'm certain a lot of these current singers aren't using.
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