Empire Bakuba
Led by the top Zairean vocalist Pepe Kalle (b. Kabasele Yampanya, 1951, Kinshasa, Zaire), Empire Bakuba was one of the leading ‘punk soukous’ bands popular in Kinshasa during the 80s, playing a stripped-down, high-energy version of the music of longer established bands led by Franco and Rochereau. Kalle, nicknamed The Elephant Of Zaire, was an imposing front man, having come through a strong musical apprenticeship that began in 1968 with membership of African Jazz. In 1970 he established African Choc with Pay-Tex and Dilu. He subsequently changed the name of the band to Empire Bakuba. By the late 80s they had become possibly the most popular of all Zairean groups, establishing their fine blend of rumba across the continent. They also adapted to the latest dance crazes with ease, circumnavigating the Essombi, Oh Nager and Kwassa Kwassa dances without losing their own sound. By the 90s their regional popularity enabled them to embark on a series of international engagements in Europe, Japan and the USA.
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Discography
15 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Savoire Vivre
Africa - Released by Air B.Mas Production on 1 Feb 2011
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Chérie Ondi
Africa - Released by Editions Veve International on 25 Sep 2020
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Liya liya faina
Africa - Released by Les Editions Simon Lowe on 1 Jan 1990
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Mamie Music Clarification
World - Released by Editions Kaluila on 16 May 2011
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Adieu Docteur Nico
Africa - Released by Editions Kaluila on 27 Dec 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Ça C'est Quoi? Ça C'est Kwasa Kwasa - Livre D'or
Africa - Released by Flash Diffusion Business on 27 Dec 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Muana Bangui
World - Released by Le Monde des Artistes on 21 Oct 1985
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Poto Malili / Kinshasa Moto Moto Moto
World - Released by Le Monde des Artistes on 15 Jun 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Show Times
Africa - Released by Flash Diffusion Business on 18 Oct 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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