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REMEMBERING BAVON MARIE-MARIE SIONGO

March 20, 2024 - 10:00 AM Bavon Marie-Marie Siongo traversed Congolese music history at full throttle. In the span of only twenty-six years a lot of things happened: he matured, made himself a name despite being in the shadow of a very famous elderly brother, and posthumously became a musical icon amongst the souls who lit up the skies in the 1970s. Yet, his story leaves a bitter taste as well as a feeling of incompleteness and total loss… Just over fifty years ago, the life of a talented boy came to a screeching halt.This comet-like life began in Kinshasa on May 27, 1944. After the death of his father, Marie-Marie was raised alone by his mother in the “Far West” neighborhood (today’s......

YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA

March 13, 2024 - 05:20 AM Today we dig into the rich history behind a song that served as an African anthem for ages.We travel down to the Southern Africa.Title: MotherlandArtist/Vocalist: Yvonne Chaka ChakaWriter/Composer: Chicco, Attie Van Wyk & Yvonne Chaka ChakaRelease: (1995)The song “Motherland” by Yvonne Chaka Chaka is a powerful anthem known in most households that served as an African anthem in the mid 90's. It is widely remembered as an anthem that speaks about the deep connection and love that one feels for their homeland. It was composed to address the struggles and challenges faced by Africans in their homeland. It also speaks of celebrating their roots and emphasizing the need for unity......

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REMEMBERING BAVON MARIE-MARIE SIONGO

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REMEMBERING BAVON MARIE-MARIE SIONGO

YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA

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Jabulani Library (230)

Jabulani Swahili (8)

Rumba Chronicles (24)

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Weekend Rhumba Twilight Mix

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Legend Franco Luambo Makaidi

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