Papa Wendo, Wendo, Windsor, Wendo Sor, Sor, Wendo alanga nzembo, Wendo mokonzi ya nzembo[2]
Born
(1925-04-25)April 25, 1925 Mushie, Mai-Ndombe District, Belgian Congo
Origin
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Died
July 28, 2008(2008-07-28) (aged 83) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Genres
Soukous World Music
Occupation(s)
Singer, guitarist, band leader
Instrument(s)
Vocals, guitar
Years active
1943–1964/1993–2004
Musical artist
Antoine Wendo Kolosoy (April 25, 1925 – July 28, 2008), known as Papa Wendo, was a Congolese musician. He is considered the "doyen" of Congolese rumba, a musical style blending traditional Kongolese rhythm and son cubano.[3][4][5]
^ANALYSE MUSICALE "Marie Louisa" Antoine WENDO NKOLOSOY. Interview and Review: Norbert MBU MPUTU, Congo Vision (2005)
^"Wendo Kolosoy, 62 ans de carrière musicale" (4 June 2005)
^White, Bob W. (2008-06-27). Rumba Rules: The Politics of Dance Music in Mobutu's Zaire. Durham, North Carolina: Duke University Press. p. 24. ISBN 978-0-8223-4112-3.
^Kisangani, Emizet Francois (2016-11-18). Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lanham, Maryland, United States: Rowman & Littlefield. p. 626. ISBN 978-1-4422-7316-0.
^Jelly-Schapiro, Joshua (2016-11-22). Island People: The Caribbean and the World. New York City, New York State, United States: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-385-34977-2.
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guitarist, singer and bandleader, Bowane was paired with singer-guitarist WendoKolosoy by the Ngoma records. Ngoma was founded by Nicolas Jéronimidis and his...
became recognized as "Congolese rumba" or "African rumba". Antoine WendoKolosoy became the first star of Congolese rumba touring Europe and North America...
rumba during the 1930s and guitarists like Zachery Elenga, Antoine WendoKolosoy and, most influentially, Jean Bosco Mwenda. Alongside rumba, other imported...
known for his pivotal role in shaping the sound of soukous music genre. WendoKolosoy (c. 1925–2008) — guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer. He played...
appearance in Antoine WendoKolosoy's 1948 critically acclaimed hit "Marie-Louise," featuring a duet with Henri Bowane, wherein Wendo sings his affection...
jazz saxophonist July 27 – Horst Stein, 80, German conductor July 28 – WendoKolosoy, 83, Congolese rumba musician July 31 – Lee Young, 94, American jazz...
Norwegian actor, comedian, singer and radio presenter, 68 July 28: WendoKolosoy, Congolese musician, 83 August 5: Reg Lindsay, Australian country singer...
Tango Ya Ba Wendo is a 1992 documentary film. Tango Ya Ba Wendo is the name given to the 40s and 50s in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, a...
Eyenga Kanda Bongo Man Mike Kalambay Lokua Kanza Kaysha Josky Kiambukuta WendoKolosoy Laurette la Perle N'Yoka Longo Awilo Longomba Vicky Longomba Malage...
1956. The winner was JECOKE, who beat out famed local artists such as WendoKolosoy, Grand Kalle and Franco to win. The day before the Independence of the...
No. Title Artist Length 1. "Marie Louise" Henri Bowane & WendoKolosoy 3:23 2. "Parafifi" Grand Kalle & L'African Jazz 5:13 3. "Adios Tete" L'African...
home to world-based projects such as Mokoomba, Majid Bekkas, the late WendoKolosoy and bassist Manou Gallo. Iglectic released left-field material such...
Stonell, 79, New Zealand cricketer. Pierre Berès, 95, French bookseller. WendoKolosoy, 83, Congolese musician, after long illness. Bob Margarita, 87, American...
Gizavo Bunky Green Andre Hodeir Daniel Humair Jaojoby François Jeanneau WendoKolosoy The Klezmatics Lee Konitz David Krakauer Joachim Kühn Eric Legnini Dave...
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