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Remembering Papa Wemba
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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Oct 20, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Papa Wemba, one of the greatest singers of the past African century, died on stage at age 66 in 2016. But his body of work, both in advancing Congolese rumba and innovating new African pop sounds, as well as influencing style, fashion and music production throughout Africa, is immense. In this episode we look back on an iconic career, drawing on some 20 years of interviews with the artist, and insights from Congolese music aficionado Lubangi Muniania. And, of course, the music!
Released:
Oct 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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