Empire Bakuba is an influential soukous band that formed in Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) in 1972. The name of the band refers to the Bakuba Kingdom; it is sometimes reported as Empire Bakuba du Grand Kalle, in honor of Grand Kalle, the "father of Congolese music", who was also bandleaderPepe Kalle's mentor. The band has never formally disbanded, although its activity has been scarce since Pepe Kalle's death (in 1998).
Core members of the group include singers Pepe Kalle, "Papy Tex" Matolu Dode and Dilu Dilumona, guitarists "Boeing 737" Kinanga Nanzao and "Doris" Ebuya Lange and the dancer "Emoro" Tumba Ayila.
History
Empire Bakuba was founded in 1972 by Pepe Kalle, Papy Tex and Dilu Dilumona, who were all at the time members of Lipua Lipua and had previously been part of neighbourhood band African Choc. They quickly established themselves as one of the leading youth bands of Kinshasa, becoming a constant presence in the Congolese charts and a major part of the soukous scene in the 1970s and 1980s.
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↓TRACKLIST↓
1. Guyguy Madimba
2. Don't Cry Dube
3. Keba Na Mopepe
4. Karibu
5. Muana M'Mobowa
6. Allo Chérie
7. Rigo Teka
8. Young Africa
9. Mayimona
Arranged By, Art Direction, Bass Guitar, Music Director – Godessy Lofombo
Backing Vocals – Blaise Matadidi, Dilu - Dilumona, Djodjo Ic'Komo, Pépé Kallé
Drum Programming, Programmed By – Michel Lorentz
Drums – Guylain Madjuku
Lead Guitar – Doris Ebuya, Kinanga 737, Mateta Papillon
Rhythm Guitar – Elvis Kunku
Vocals [Animation], Backing Vocals – Bileku
Year : 1995
Country : Zaïre / France
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published: 30 Nov 2020
Empire Bakuba - Bakuba Show ("El Cheque") [audio]
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▷ Part I – SENEGAL
1. Thione Seck - Diamoney Tey
2. Ismaël Lo & Super Diamono - Ndaxami
3. Coumba Gawlo Seck - Kor Dior
4. Mansour Seck - Tandibiya
5. Number One Dakar - Ndaga Seery Boy
6. Baaba Mal - Suka Naayo
7. Gestu - Ngoulock
8. Etoile de Dakar & Youssou Ndour - Mbadaane
9. Baobab Dakar - Boulmamine
10. Ouza - Nobel
11. Ifang Bondy - Xalel Dey Mag ...
published: 14 Mar 2018
Pepe Kalle & Empire Bakuba- Mamie (Papy Tex) 1992
Another great record made in Empire Bakuba 1990s timeline. The song Mamie. This record is one of the masterpieces of 1990s.
Vocals: Bovi Mukoko, Djodjo Ikomo, Papy Tex & Pepe Kalle
Guitars: Doris Ebuya & Elvis Nkunku
Bass: Gode Lofombo
Animations: Djouna Mumbafu
Copyrights belongs to Papy Tex and Empire Bakuba Family Clan
published: 11 Jun 2012
Empire Bakuba "Sauvetage" (Clip).
En direct de Kinshasa, Empire Bakuba chante "Sauvetage" (nostalgie).
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► Plus d'infos sur l'album :
↓TRACKLIST↓
1. Guyguy Madimba
2. Don't Cry Dube
3. Keba Na Mopepe
4. Karibu
5. Muana M'Mobowa
6. Allo Chérie
7. Rigo Teka
8. Young Africa
9. Mayimona
Arranged By, Art Direction, Bass Guitar, Music Director – Godessy Lofombo
Backing Vocals – Blaise Matadidi, Dilu - Dilumona, Djodjo Ic'Komo, Pépé Kallé
Drum Programming, Programmed By – Michel Lorentz
Drums – Guylain Madjuku
Lead Guitar – Doris Ebuya, Kinanga 737, Mateta Papillon
Rhythm Guitar – Elvis Kunku
Vocals [Animation], Backing Vocals – Bileku
Year : 1995
Country : Zaïre / France
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Partez à la découverte de ce coffret exceptionnel sorti en 2002 : « 20 ans de production Syllart ». Décliné en 5 albums, ce coffret nous invite à un voyage d’un...
Partez à la découverte de ce coffret exceptionnel sorti en 2002 : « 20 ans de production Syllart ». Décliné en 5 albums, ce coffret nous invite à un voyage d’une grande richesse avec pour thèmes : Le Sénégal, Le Congo, Le Mali, Les Racines et La West African dance
ÉCOUTEZ l'album entier sur YouTube : http://bit.ly/2pgGMsq
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► Plus d'infos sur l'album :
▷ Part I – SENEGAL
1. Thione Seck - Diamoney Tey
2. Ismaël Lo & Super Diamono - Ndaxami
3. Coumba Gawlo Seck - Kor Dior
4. Mansour Seck - Tandibiya
5. Number One Dakar - Ndaga Seery Boy
6. Baaba Mal - Suka Naayo
7. Gestu - Ngoulock
8. Etoile de Dakar & Youssou Ndour - Mbadaane
9. Baobab Dakar - Boulmamine
10. Ouza - Nobel
11. Ifang Bondy - Xalel Dey Mag
12. Super Diamano - Yamate Nelaw
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▷ Part II : CONGO
1. Empire Bakuba - Bakuba Show
2. Zaiko Langa Langa - Amour Suicide
3. Bopol Mansiamina - Manuela
4. Tshala Muana - Kapinga
5. Sam Mangwana - Transberos
6. Madilu System - Nzélé
7. Koffi Olomidé - Ca et Ca
8. Wuta Mayi - Le Monde n’est pas méchant
9. Mbilia Bel - Muzingila
10. Nyboma Mwan Dido - Abissina
11. Pépé Kallé - Zonga Aimer
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▷ Part III – MALI
1. Diénéba Seck - Abiban
2. Kandia Kouyaté - Djeli Nana
3. Boubacar Traoré Kar Kar - Mandjini
4. Salif Keïta - Cono
5. Nahawa Doumbia - Djina Mousso
6. Sékou Kouyaté - Nté Ko Filé
7. Babani Koné - Lagaré
8. Kassé Mady Diabaté - Malo Magni
9. Ami Koïta - Tata Sira
10. Abdoulayé Diabaté - Kassi Koun
11. Oumou Sangaré - Diarabi Néné
12. Rail Band - Madi Guindo
13. Fissa Maïga - Idie Fourou
14. Super Biton - Sisèni
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▷ Part IV – RACINES
1. Samba Diabaré et Baaba Maal - Laaguiya
2. Fanta Damba - Minitamba
3. Tshala Muana - Mulopo
4. Kékélé - Baninga
5. Miriam Makeba - Malouyane
6. Thio Mbaye - Kaolack
7. Kémo Condé - Anato
8. Bembeya Jazz - Wiski Soda
9. Bazoumana Sissoko - Bakary Jan
10. Orchestre La Paillote - Kadia Blues
11. Mansour Seck - Dialwaly
12. Sidike Diabate - Asumuka
13. Kouyaté Sory Kandia - Sakhodougou
14. Doura Barry - Yaadou
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▷ Part V - WEST AFRICAN DANCE
1. Oumou Dioubaté - Kelaci
2. Omar Pène - Ndawrabine
3. Alpha Blondy - Rasta Poué
4. Africando - Médoune Khoule
5. Gnonnas Pédro - Agbefeso
6. Saadou Bori - Bori
7. Askia Modibo - Nimato
8. Fodé Baro - Yirikikiki
9. Ismael Lo - Ataya
10. Cabo Verde Show - Santa Catarina
11. Les Parents du Campus - Gboglo Koffi
12. Sékouba Bambino - Cinema Wondo
13. Thione Seck - Yën Bi
14. Isamel Isaac - Magnomako
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Another great record made in Empire Bakuba 1990s timeline. The song Mamie. This record is one of the masterpieces of 1990s.
Vocals: Bovi Mukoko, Djodjo Ikomo,...
Another great record made in Empire Bakuba 1990s timeline. The song Mamie. This record is one of the masterpieces of 1990s.
Vocals: Bovi Mukoko, Djodjo Ikomo, Papy Tex & Pepe Kalle
Guitars: Doris Ebuya & Elvis Nkunku
Bass: Gode Lofombo
Animations: Djouna Mumbafu
Copyrights belongs to Papy Tex and Empire Bakuba Family Clan
Another great record made in Empire Bakuba 1990s timeline. The song Mamie. This record is one of the masterpieces of 1990s.
Vocals: Bovi Mukoko, Djodjo Ikomo, Papy Tex & Pepe Kalle
Guitars: Doris Ebuya & Elvis Nkunku
Bass: Gode Lofombo
Animations: Djouna Mumbafu
Copyrights belongs to Papy Tex and Empire Bakuba Family Clan
Another great record made in Empire Bakuba 1990s timeline. The song Mamie. This record is one of the masterpieces of 1990s.
Vocals: Bovi Mukoko, Djodjo Ikomo, Papy Tex & Pepe Kalle
Guitars: Doris Ebuya & Elvis Nkunku
Bass: Gode Lofombo
Animations: Djouna Mumbafu
Copyrights belongs to Papy Tex and Empire Bakuba Family Clan
Empire Bakuba is an influential soukous band that formed in Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) in 1972. The name of the band refers to the Bakuba Kingdom; it is sometimes reported as Empire Bakuba du Grand Kalle, in honor of Grand Kalle, the "father of Congolese music", who was also bandleaderPepe Kalle's mentor. The band has never formally disbanded, although its activity has been scarce since Pepe Kalle's death (in 1998).
Core members of the group include singers Pepe Kalle, "Papy Tex" Matolu Dode and Dilu Dilumona, guitarists "Boeing 737" Kinanga Nanzao and "Doris" Ebuya Lange and the dancer "Emoro" Tumba Ayila.
History
Empire Bakuba was founded in 1972 by Pepe Kalle, Papy Tex and Dilu Dilumona, who were all at the time members of Lipua Lipua and had previously been part of neighbourhood band African Choc. They quickly established themselves as one of the leading youth bands of Kinshasa, becoming a constant presence in the Congolese charts and a major part of the soukous scene in the 1970s and 1980s.
“It was her arranger Kasseya who convinced her to use Tshiluba as a unique style,” said Djouna Mumbafu, an animator and dancer turned singer who once performed with the popular Congolese group, EmpireBakuba, led by superstar P�p� Kall�.