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Bongo Kanda aka Kanda Bongo Man is a well-known Congolese singer, guitarist, and bandleader who is credited with popularizing the Kwassa Kwassa dance and evolving the soukous genre. Influenced by Tabu Ley, he began his career after leaving school to pursue music, eventually finding success with the Orchestre Bella Mambo. Relocating to Paris in 1979, he combined factory work with his passion for music. His breakthrough came in 1981 with the album "Iyole," followed by international recognition after his performance at the WOMAD festival in 1983. His album "Kwassa Kwassa" in 1989 further solidified his global presence. Throughout his career, he incorporated diverse influences, including elements of zouk music popularized by Kassav. Kanda's music has impacted many and still does till date.

Discography

Albums¹⁹

Kekete bue2022 • AlbumTracks: 8

Live in Concert - Yolele!2021 • AlbumTracks: 7

Live2019 • AlbumTracks: 7

Ultimate Soukous2018 • AlbumTracks: 16

Best2018 • AlbumTracks: 14

Soukous African Soul2018 • AlbumTracks: 9

Non-stop Feeling2018 • AlbumTracks: 11

Sweet2018 • AlbumTracks: 9

Live at the Emperors Palace Johannesburg2015 • AlbumTracks: 8

Francophonix2009 • AlbumTracks: 10

Soukous time2008 • AlbumTracks: 7

Best of Kanda Bongo Man1999 • AlbumTracks: 14

Welcome to South Africa1995 • AlbumTracks: 8

Quoi ça ?1994 • AlbumTracks: 9

Le rendez-vous des stades1993 • albumTracks: 7

Kwassa Kwassa1989 • AlbumTracks: 10

Non Stop Non Stop1985 • AlbumTracks: 8

Non Stop Non Stop, Vol. 21985 • AlbumTracks: 13

Djessy, Dyna (Afro-Rythmes présente)1981 • AlbumTracks: 4

EPs²

Iyole, Mazina (Afro Rythmes présente)2010 • EPTracks: 4

Sana1992 • EPTracks: 6

Singles²

I Will Sing2021 • SingleTracks: 2

Zebola dance2018 • SingleTracks: 1

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