Orchestra Super Mazembe
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Orchestra Super Mazembe was a Kenyan soukous band. Originally formed in Zaire in 1967 under the name Super Vox, the group, led by Mutonkole Lonwa Didos, moved to Nairobi in 1974 and changed their name. Their biggest hit was "Shauri Yako", a cover of a song first performed by Nguashi Ntimbo & Festival Du Zaire.[1]
Discography[edit]
Albums
- Mazembe (1980)
- 10th Anniversary (1981)
- Double Gold (1982)
- Kaivaska (1982)
- Wabe-Aba (1984)
Compilations
- Their Greatest Hits (1986)
- Maloba D' Amor (1990)
- Hits of Mazembe vol. 4
- Giants of East Africa (2001)
Original Line Up
1. Lovy Longomba (vocals) - Left the band in 1981 and formed groups "Super Lovy" and later "Bana Likasi". He died in 1996. Lovy is son of Vicky Longomba and brother of Awilo Longomba, both famous Congolese musicians. Lovy's sons Christian and Lovi have formed Longombas, today a popular hip-hop group in Kenya
2. Kassongo wa Kanema (vocals) - Left the band in the early 80's and joined Orchestra Virunga - died 2020.
3. Atia Jo (Frederick Mulunguluke Mwanza) (bass guitar) -Died 2006.
4. Bukasa wa Bukasa "Bukalos" (lead guitar) -Died 1989.
5. Rapok Kayembe Miketo (guitar) -Died 1991.
6. Komba Kassongo Songoley (guitar) -Died 1990.
7. Mutonkole Longwa Didos (vocals)-Died 1999.
8. Fataki Lokassa -deceased.
9. Lobe Mapako "pasi" - Guitar -deceased.
10. Tailos -deceased.
11. Dodo Doris (drums) - deceased in June 2020
Some of the later members : 1.Loboko Bua Mangala (guitar).
2.Kilambe Katele Aley (vocals).
3. Mwanza wa Mwanza Mulunguluke (bass guitar).
4. Kitenge Ngoi wa Kitombole (drums).
5. Musa Olokwiso Mangala.
6. Rondo Wa Kandolo -Vocals
External links[edit]
- Orchestra Super Mazembe discography at Discogs
- Congo in Kenya
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- ^ "Un estimulante reencuentro con la Orchestra Super Mazembe" [A stimulating reunion with the Orchestra Super Mazembe]. eldiariomontanes.es (in Spanish). 5 May 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2011.