Kanda Bongo Man Talks Franco and Sings Rumba, with Malage!

Rumba fans will be delighted to see Kanda Bongo Man praising Franco and talking about OK Jazz (to enormous applause from the party-hearty soukous-loving crowd) -- and bestowing high honor upon OK Jazz singer Malage de Lugendo who has joined Kanda Bongo Man on this tour. Watch as Kanda Bongo Man STOPS THE MUSIC...to praise Malage. Shiko Mawatu on lead...Lokassa ya Mbongo on rhythm...Ngouma Lokito on bass...Isaac "Machine" Katalayi on drums!

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[Scott Shuster]

Hi Otenga: Kanda didn't have his own band with him so he was trying real hard to make it perfect. They only an two hours to practice! Kanda was so worried he did not want me to make the video tape! Promoter Lubangi Muniania and star singer Malage de Lugendo intervened on my behalf and Kanda said ok. These champion musicians never have a bad show - !! So now enjoy the first wide-screen, HD recording ever made of a Congolese band in performance - !! And they did a great, great job!!

[godwinchimombe]

Talking to a learned Congolese Music proffesori the other day I was given the impression that MALAGE DE LUGENDO is legend of Congolese music to some extend is not given the respect he deserves in some circles of Congolese music. Thank you very much for this recording.

[Scott Shuster]

Malage is one of the greatest voices ever of Congolese music. He is a big star. Malage was very young when he joined T.P. OK Jazz. The great hits he recorded with Franco are more than 20 years old but Malage is still quite young. We were lucky to have him here in New York last year. Malage was originally brought to Franco's attention by guitarist Shiko Mawatu, who lives here. Malage and Shiko remain close friends. Malage lives in Belgium now.

[mabelemundele]

Thank you very much your educative and enlighting comments about Congolese Music. This is the Music I am extremely passionate about even though I am not Congolese.I grew up listening to Rochelou and Afrisa and Franco and T.P. OK Jazz. It remains one of my dreams to walk around the streets of Matonge.Thank you.

[Scott Shuster]

You're welcome - you should join our Congolese music discussion group at africambiance - dot - org - ! It's all people like you - !!

[Alfred Mutanga]

Kanda is a professional musician. He knows his roots. I like to hear unselfish musicians like Kanda. Enough respect, I am not Congolese but a Zimbabwean. Proudly African.

[bellemskey]

Daadi, unfortunately i didnt... but i regret it... becos it was one experience i didnt want to end... Just one word... FANTASTIQUE

[daadi7]

Did u record some clips?

[bellemskey]

Hi Daadi7 i think the track is called Balobi or so... I watched him play it live last week in London... It was explosive...

[daadi7]

whats the name of this song? can u post more clips if u have more of these guys i love kanda. thx alot

[daadi7]

Does anybody know the name of this song??

[diewmarlai]

yee ye yee mother fucker!

[diewmarlai]

yee ye yee mother fucker!

[bellemskey]

Amutanga, i like your spirit "truly African" that is the right phrase. I'm not congolese too, but love listening to Soukous, Makossa, Ndombolo... Kanda is indeed an African musical legend. He needs to be honoured...