Author of this site: Vincent Luttman at Bana London (aozj17@dsl.pipex.com)

For information, inspiration, help and assistance sincere thanks to:

Mere Hisano & le Grand Niaow Poulenc, Petit ChouChou Na,

Papa Wemba,Lydjo Kwempa,Stino L'As, Alashi Vava, Koko Anana,
Kenguel et Marie Ossei, TontonHenri, Maestro Arai & Takako,
Pili-Pili, François Bensignor (Paris), GaryStewart (USA),
Augui Ibanga, Robert Smith (USA), Fiston Lusambo,
Santana Mongo Ley, Saffro Manzangi, Carlito, Amba Luaki, Edo &
Helen@African Stars Music, Zet Mavuzi, Dozo Capo Bianco,
Bazakana @ Eben Magazine,Afrique Horizon Magazine,
L'As Des As & Disco Hits Magazines (Kinshasa), Junko @ Tamago
(Paris), Steve Edgell (le professor), Micky-Djo Lusala,
Charlie Fuller& africasounds.com, Ethan Bloomberg (USA),
Dominic, Dave &Trevor @Sterns Music (London),
Rhys & Barry, Chris n' Pip @CGA (London),
Harwood & Matsuko@scotoma.org

Dedicated to Mzee Fula Ngenge Papa Wemba

If you would like to know more about the story of Congolese modern music, we recommend the following book.

Rumba on the River
- A history of the popular music of the two Congos
Author - Gary Stewart
Published by Verso ISBN 1-85984-744-7



TRACKLIST



Main Index
Loni (Papa Wemba) 1980


News
Mere Premiere (Papa Wemba) 2001


History
Index - Melina La Parisenne (Papa Wemba) 1982
Growing up - ChouChou Na (Zaiko Langa Langa) 1973
Playing with politics - Mere Superiere (Papa Wemba) 1977
Enter the SAPE - Ana Lengo (Papa Wemba) 1980
From Bukavu to Tokyo - Bukavu Dawa (Papa Wemba) 1983
Molokai International - Mukaji Wanyi (Papa Wemba) 1988
Pole Position - Jingle Amina (Papa Wemba) 1995
La Nouvelle Ecriture - Mama (Papa Wemba) 1998


Galleries Molokai
Index - Rythm Molokai (1983)
Gallery 1 - Beloti (Esperant Kisangani) 1980
Gallery 2 - Ceci-Cela (Lydjo Kwempa) 1983
Gallery 3 - Bomengo Ata Nkala (Reddy Amisi) 1990
Gallery 4 - Kaokokokorobo (Timololo) 1995
Gallery 5 - Mamu Kapinga (Bendo Son/Rama) 1997


Dance & Viva La Musica
Ata Nkale (Emeneya Djo Kester) 1977


Nostalgie Kinshasa
Sina Nduku (Dindo Yogo) 1980


Ambiance Molokai
Okito Mama (Djo Nolo) 1985


Gallery de la SAPE
Matebu (Papa Wemba) 1982


La Reference
La Reference (Papa Wemba) 1994