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Le Voyageur

Papa Wemba

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Since emerging in the 1970s, Papa Wemba has been a major figure in modern African pop. The Zairean native was never one to specialize in the traditional acoustic tribal music of Zaire — his lively and usually danceable music is definitely pop, and he has often incorporated elements of African-American soul, funk, and disco. One of the many Wemba albums worth owning, Le Voyageur illustrates his consistent nature and shows how charismatic and expressive a singer he can be. Listening to such inviting Afro-pop offerings as "Jamais Kolongo," "Ombella," and "Yoko," it's clear that Wemba's music was still very fresh sounding in the early '90s. R&B elements serve him especially well on "Matinda" and "Maria Valencia." Highly recommended.

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Papa Wemba dans le Voyageur - A collectible item

One of the best ways to appreciate congolese music and African music in general, through the music of Papa Wemba. Le Voyageur is definitely a collectible item. Thanks for all these years of entertaining your fans! Merci beaucoup Papa Wemba =

Biography

Born: 1953 in Kasai, Zaire

Genre: World

Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s

With his dynamic vocals and flamboyant personality, Papa Wemba (born Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba) played an essential role in the evolution of Central African music. Respectfully known as "the King of Rhumba," Wemba successfully fused African traditions with Western pop and rock influences. A co-founder of Zaiko Langa Langa in 1970, he went on to international attention as the leader of Isife Lokole in 1974, and Viva La Musica since 1976. According to publicity materials for the Womadelaide...
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Le Voyageur, Papa Wemba
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  • $8.91
  • Genres: World, Music, Afro-Pop, Africa
  • Released: 1992

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