Papa wemba, the king of rumbarock, was a fan of otis redding and finally got the chance to cover one of his songs fa fa fa fa sad song. Papa wemba biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Nash from papa wemba s notre pere rumba for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. After more than 40 years of career was one of africas most popular and prominent musicians in.
Jules shungu wembadio pene kikumba 14 june 1949 24 april 2016, known professionally as papa wemba, was a congolese singer and musician who played congolese rumba, soukous and ndombolo. A national mourning of three days is decreed in drc. Papa wemba was deeply affected by the destructive violence and poverty in his country and hated the western stereotypes of an africa without hope. Clip sapologie papa wemba notre pere rumba youtube. A major influence on the congolese elite, present during the 1920s the socalled roaring twenties, was west african colonial workers who came. Bilengi mingi na sala na berceaux ya mama eleki elingi koleka ba mbeto nioso nga na lala m. Papa wembas influential, crosscultural chic the new. My only real gripe with this album is that, at 33 minutes, it is so short. Apr 25, 2016 in high school, while on our way to school, my father would play papa wemba s album in the car. He died on april 24, 2016 in abidjan, cote divoire. It is high quality, upbeat soukous music, yet with some diversity in style across the album, from a ballad to very fast songs.
He was one of the outstanding artists of the african continent. In high school, while on our way to school, my father would play papa wembas album in the car. This page was last edited on 9 september 2019, at 06. Papa wemba was one of the first musicians to join the influential rockrumba band zaiko langa langa zll after it was created in december 1969 in kinshasa, by many wellknown congolese musicians including nyoka longo jossart and bimi ombale, among others. Jules shungu wembadio pene kikumba commonly known as papa wemba june 14, 1949 april 24, 2016 was a congolese rumba, later known as soukous, singer and musician. Papa wemba download high quality complete mp3 albums. The record one of the biggest stars to emerge from contemporary africa, the congolese singer made a. Rightfully titled emotion, wemba s album featured a whole range of emotions which added to his unique roosterlike voice to make me, as a teenager, feel those emotions, and go to school happy. It is high quality, upbeat soukous music, yet with some diversity in. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Papa wemba le roi dela sape shabille chez del papo youtube. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Congolese music legend and king of the sapeurs papa wemba died earlier today. Papa wemba was one of the very first musicians to join the influential soukous band, zaiko langa langa when it was created on december 24, 1969 in kinshasa capital of the democratic republic of the congo along with such well known congolese musicians as nyoka longo jossart, manuaku pepe felly, evoloko lay lay, teddy sukamu, zamuangana enock. Apr 24, 2016 papa wemba biography death family wife and children jules shungu wembadio pene kikumba june 14, 1949 april 24, 2016, more commonly known by his stage name papa wemba, was a congolese musician, known for working in the congolese rumba later known as soukous genre. Jul 21, 2017 bilengi mingi na sala na berceaux ya mama eleki elingi koleka ba mbeto nioso nga na lala mama soki ozalaki kaka na bomoyi, mbele na sengi o zongisa nga susu wana jamais olingaki nga na lela yo seka jamais olingaki yo lala nga na lamuka jamais olingaki ata ngungi atoungisa nga soki na beli ozalaki kotana tongo nsa banda yokenda nakoma abandonee, recompense nayo nako pesa nani yango ata na. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Experimental musician who incorporated western melodies and rhythms into his african soukous music. Papa wemba was born on june 14, 1949 in kasai, belgian congo as jules shungu wembadio pene kikumba. Obituary papa wemba africas rhumba king sa info, 25 april 2016. Remembering african singer and style icon papa wemba.
Sapologie clip original album notre pere by banamikili. Variety is the key, and while this may not be the essential papa wemba disc to pick up, its a wellcrafted, highly enjoyable recent effort. He was also a fashion icon who popularized the sape look. The influential congolese musician papa wemba, who died on saturday 24 april 2016 at the urban musical festival anoumabo in abidjan, ivory coast, consecrate the end of a superstar. Papa wemba biography death family wife and children. This selftitled album is by papa wemba, a congolese soukous musician well known for his work with zaiko langa langa and also with an extensive solo discography. Nash from papa wembas notre pere rumba for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Years of youthful apprenticeship during the 60s and 70s in the clubs of kin. Try it listen to the upbeat yolele, or fafafafa, sala keba, or awa y. Rightfully titled emotion, wembas album featured a whole range of emotions which added to his unique roosterlike voice to make me, as a teenager, feel those emotions, and go to school happy. The trajectory of papa wembas musical career was long, varied and adventurous.