Tag Archives: Afrisa

Kabaselleh in memoriam by Franco & Tabu Ley (translated)

Posted on May 26, 2014 by

This classic song was composed and sung by both Franco and Tabu Ley after the passing of Joseph Kabaselleh , popularly known as Grand Kalle. He was the founding father of modern Congolese music. He was Congo’s first mega-star and … Continue reading →

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Mbilia Bel biography

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Mbilia Bel was Africa’s first female trans continental diva. She became the first female musician from Africa who could claim popularity all over the entire continent and beyond. In fact one could argue that there has not been any female … Continue reading →

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