Les Bantous de la Capitale
Les Bantous de la Capitale is one of the longest-lasting and most influential groups in the musical history of the Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). Formed in 1959, the band played a major role in the introduction and growing popularity of boucher, which vitalized the Cuban-influenced rumba, and soukous. Initially co-led by saxophonists Dieudonne "Nino" Malapet and Jean Serge Essous, Les Bantous de la Capitale made their mark with a series of dance-inspiring singles that are reprised on the three-CD collection Les Merveilles Du Passe. Les Bantous de la Capitale has withstood several personnel changes. When Essous elected to remain in Paris after recording with the group, Malapet assumed leadership. Despite geographical obstacles, Essous has continued to perform with the band. Although the Congolese government's issuing of an official cultural policy, Authenticit '67, resulted in the loss of several musicians, substitutes were found and Les Bantous de la Capitale has continued to tour and record. Singers have included Kosmos Kapitza, Pamelo Mounk'a, and Tchico Tchicaya. Guitarists have included former Franco & Ok Jazz member Nedule Papa Noel and Samba Mascott. Les Bantous de la Capitale can be found on solo albums by Mascott, Mounk'a, and Essous.
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Discography
16 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Bakolo mboka
Africa - Released by Bantous de la capitale on 1 Oct 1999
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Le meilleur du Grand Kallé, Vol. 1
Africa - Released by Cyriaque Bassoka Productions on 21 Dec 2018
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Les merveilles du passé, vol. 2
Pamelo Mounk'a, Les Bantous de la Capitale
World - Released by KP&P-Sonodisc on 9 Feb 1995
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Les grands succès, Vol. 2
Africa - Released by Cyriaque Bassoka Productions on 1 Jan 1997
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Les merveilles du passé, Vol. 1
Pamelo Mounk'a, Les Bantous de la Capitale
Africa - Released by Anytha Ngapy Productions on 1 Jan 1995
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Les merveilles du passé: Badetty
Africa - Released by Cyriaque Bassoka Productions on 1 Jan 2007
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Hommage à Mujos
Africa - Released by Eben Entertainment on 18 Mar 2014
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Les merveilles du passé, Vol. 2
Africa - Released by Anytha Ngapy Productions on 1 Jan 1995
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Les grands succès, Vol. 4
Africa - Released by Cyriaque Bassoka Productions on 1 Jan 1997
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Les grands succès, Vol. 3
Africa - Released by Cyriaque Bassoka Productions on 1 Jan 1997
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Hommage À Lambert Kabako
Africa - Released by Le Monde des Artistes on 9 Oct 1980
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Les grands succès, Vol. 5
Africa - Released by Cyriaque Bassoka Productions on 1 Jan 1997
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Les grands succès, Vol. 1
Africa - Released by Cyriaque Bassoka Productions on 1 Jan 1997
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Les Bantous De La Capitale 1974-1976 (Safou Sakie)
World - Released by Sonodisc on 20 Apr 2017
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Les débuts
Africa - Released by Eben Entertainment on 4 Feb 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo