The term Congolese music can refer to the music of two countries:
Music of the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire, Congo-Kinshasa)
In addition, the term Congo music can refer to at least two styles
In English-speaking West African countries (e.g. Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia), Congo music refers to the genre more commonly known as soukous, which is widely performed in both Congos, though is more closely associated with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In Panama and Colombia, there is an Afro-Caribbean genre of music called Congo music
Topics referred to by the same term
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The term Congolesemusic can refer to the music of two countries: Music of the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) Music of the Democratic Republic...
Congolesemusic is one of the most influential music forms of the African continent. Since the 1930s, Congolese musicians have had a huge impact on the...
Congolese rumba, also known as African rumba, is a dance music genre originating from the Republic of the Congo (formerly French Congo) and Democratic...
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France. Although often used by journalists as a synonym for Congolese rumba, both the music and dance associated with soukous differ from more traditional...
as well as his blend of contemporary and traditional Congolesemusic genres, including Congolese rumba, soukous, and ndombolo. His lyrics often cover...
1938 – 12 October 1989) was a Congolese musician. He was a major figure in 20th-century Congolesemusic, and African music in general, principally as the...
considered one of the most significant figures in 20th-century Congolese and African popular music. His lyrics often explore themes of love, politics, technology...
expanding the spread of Congolese urban music. Notably, the quartet Ry-Co Jazz played a crucial role in globalizing Congolesemusic, touring West Africa...
Manchester where indie rock was popular. Her parents were Congolese, and would play Congolesemusic in the car, as well as listening to radio stations; when...
Congolese and African popular music. Often referred to as the "Queen of Soukous", she is noted for advocating gender equality, modernizing Congolese music...
Sape has also inspired popular music and cultural expressions in Kinshasa, with sapeurs often featured in Congolesemusic videos as symbols of refinement...
Makanda (born 25 December 1965), known professionally as Werrason, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, composer, producer, philanthropist, and the bandleader...
homegrown artists, most notably world music singer Papa Wemba. However, the fiscal insolvency that befell Congolese record labels such as Parions-Congo...
Simaro, was a Congolesemusic rhythm guitarist, songwriter, poet, composer, and bandleader. He was a member of the seminal Congo music band TPOK Jazz...
The Congolese franc (French: franc congolais, code FC) is the currency of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is subdivided into 100 centimes. However...
professionally as Nono Monzuluku, was a Congolese composer and musician. He made significant contributions to Congolesemusic, particularly through his role as...
Extra Musica is a Congolese rumba band formed in Ouenzé, Brazzaville, in August 1993. The band was established by Roga-Roga, Espé Bass, Kila Mbongo, Durell...
Kanierra, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, rapper, and dancer. He is regarded as one of the most significant figures in 21st-century Katangese music. His musical...
solo artist. He is widely recognized as one of the best singers in Congolesemusic. Nyboma was born on 24 December 1952 in Nioki, a river town 200 km...
Jolie Detta or Evangeliste Myriam, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, and evangelist. She made her music debut as a member of Choc Stars between...
was a member of the Congolese band African Fiesta Nationale, which was later renamed Afrisa International, led by Congolesemusic superstar, Tabu Ley...
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