passionate vocals, razor-sharp guitar-licks, monumental bass lines, thrilling horns and a rhythm that demands your attention and forces you onto the dance floor.”
Why would anyone in their right state of mind EVER dispute the fact that Bokelo Isenge was actually as talented (probably even better) as the likes of Franco, Nico, Verckys etc. In fact Bokelo was just as creative with instrumentation and organization so that the Orchestre was not only entertaining but very soul touching as seen in this video. Listen to sudden turns in melody at 3:36, 3:40, a 4:38, and 5:26. Then the sax wails in at 6:46 repeatedly before his magical strings take over. Wow......
Ah çà c'est de la vraie Rumba Zairoise comme je l'aime tant, une danse propre; une discipline rigoureusement soignée des couples qui la dansent avec perfection et Respect..Quel bon vieux temps!bravo de nous faire reviver cette belle époque !!!
Jonny Bokelo in one of the founding fathers of Congolese music and an African legend. His music a classic in the Afro music context. He's original and self taught musician who combines the ethnic
passionate vocals, razor-sharp guitar-licks, monumental bass lines, thrilling horns and a rhythm that demands your attention and forces you onto the dance floor.”
7116219 8 months ago
Why would anyone in their right state of mind EVER dispute the fact that Bokelo Isenge was actually as talented (probably even better) as the likes of Franco, Nico, Verckys etc. In fact Bokelo was just as creative with instrumentation and organization so that the Orchestre was not only entertaining but very soul touching as seen in this video. Listen to sudden turns in melody at 3:36, 3:40, a 4:38, and 5:26. Then the sax wails in at 6:46 repeatedly before his magical strings take over. Wow......
7116219 8 months ago
Waou !!! Excellent ...
fozrv007 1 year ago
Live sans probleme de son... bravo Bokelo, bravo musiciens, bravo chanteurs, bravo techniciens!
Nazadanze 1 year ago
respect quel nostalgie,ahhhhhhhhhhhhh bokelo repose en paix
200serge 1 year ago
Ah çà c'est de la vraie Rumba Zairoise comme je l'aime tant, une danse propre; une discipline rigoureusement soignée des couples qui la dansent avec perfection et Respect..Quel bon vieux temps!bravo de nous faire reviver cette belle époque !!!
Nayankkaa 1 year ago
we definetly need more bokelo on youtube
komputaman 2 years ago
Jonny Bokelo in one of the founding fathers of Congolese music and an African legend. His music a classic in the Afro music context. He's original and self taught musician who combines the ethnic
influence and modern styles.
udu01 2 years ago