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Super Mazembe – Kasongo -“Kasongo” by Super Mazembe is a classic African hit that was popularized by the band Les Mangelepa and later by Super Mazembe, a group originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo but later based in Kenya. The song is a lively Lingala tune featuring strong guitar melodies and rhythmic beats characteristic of the rumba genre.
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“Kasongo” tells the story of love and longing, set against a backdrop of vibrant African instrumentation, and has a catchy, danceable rhythm that made it popular across East Africa. Super Mazembe’s version helped solidify their place in the history of African music and is still celebrated today as one of the great classic hits of African rumba music.
Listen to “Super Mazembe – Kasongo” below;