Five YouTube Videos Of Congolese Soukous Gospel Music (with some information about Soukous music)

Asaph du ciel, Jan 10, 2017

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Google results from French English: "La Louange des aigles" = "The Praise of the Eagles"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5dcczS2GsE

Total # of views as of September 12, 2022 at 8:26 AM ET= 25,434,695
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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post presents information about Soukous music>>

This post also showcases five YouTube videos of Congolese Soukous Gospel music and dance.
Selected comments from one of these video's discussion threads are also included in this post.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos. Thanks to all those who produced and published these videos and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.
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Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2022/09/congolese-sebene-seben-music-dance.html for a related pancocojams post entitled "Congolese Sebene (Seben) Music & Dance (videos and information)"

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INFORMATION ABOUT SOUKOUS MUSIC
Excerpt #1:
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soukous
"Soukous (from French secousse, "shock, jolt, jerk") is a genre of dance music from Congo-Kinshasa and Congo-Brazzaville.[1] It derived from Congolese rumba in the 1960s, becoming known for its fast dance rhythms and intricate guitar improvisation,[2] and gained popularity in the 1980s in France.[3] Although often used by journalists as a synonym for Congolese rumba, both the music and dance associated with soukous differ from more traditional rumba, especially in its higher tempo and longer dance sequences.[3] Notable performers of the genre include Franco Luambo, Papa Wemba, Sam Mangwana, Tabu Ley Rochereau, and Pépé Kallé.[2]"
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Soukous music and dance can be non-religious (secular) or religious (Christian).

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Excerpt #2
From https://www.masterclass.com/articles/soukous-music-guide Soukous Music Genre: A Brief History of Soukous Music, by MasterClass, Last updated: Aug 6, 2021

"What Is Soukous?

Soukous is a fast-paced, guitar-driven form of African dance music that originated in the former sovereign state of Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or Congo-Brazzaville, during the late 1960s. It derives its name from “secouer,” the French word for “shake,” a likely nod to the movement that the rhythmic musical form encourages.

Like many forms of popular African music, soukous is a hybrid of different global sounds: Congolese folk music, American rock ‘n’ roll and soul, and Latin and Caribbean jazz and dance rhythms. Soukous’s global reach extends beyond that of other African dance music styles due to the devoted following in Paris, France, and other European countries, as well as a mix of modern soukous stars, such as Kanda Bongo Man, Rigo Star, and Loketo, featuring guitarist Diblo Dibala and vocalist Aurlus Mabele.

West Africans refer to soukous as “congo music.” In Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, it’s known as “Lingala,” a reference to the Bantu language used for many soukous songs. Some countries, such as Zambia and Zimbabwe, still refer to soukous as Congolese rumba, rumba Lingala, or African rumba: a name given to Afro-Cuban music that Congolese bands in the DRC’s capital city of Kinshasa played in the 1930s and 1940s."

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2: Proclaim - Awesome Gospel



PROCLAIM MKC, Oct 27, 2015 Proclaim worship Experience 2014 -snip- Proclaim is a Gospel group from Uganda. The lead singer, some of the other membes of the group, and some of the musicians (such as the lead guitarist) are from the Congo. Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/two-videos-of-awesome-god-by-proclaim.html for a 2017 pancocojams post showcasing two videos of Proclaim performing this song with selected comments. According to some of those comments, this song is sung in English, French, and Lingala or a similar Congolese language. -snip- Total # of views as of September 12, 2022 8:47 AM = 13,301,783 **** ****
SHOWCASE VIDEO #3: CONGOLESE GOSPEL DEBORAH LUKALU TENDA/CALL ME FAVOUR LIVE |OFFICIAL VIDEO|

Deborah LUKALU, Nov. 30, 2018
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Total # of views as of September 12, 2022 at 9:02 AM ET = 9,042,826 **** SHOWCASE VIDEO #4: We Are Zamar - Dance Like Never Before Praise - 2 April 2017(Seben)
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Total # of views as of September 12, 2022 at 9:04 AM ET = 3,352,585 **** SHOWCASE #5: Emanuel - Sebene

ERICK MUKEBO TV, May 27, 2016
-snip- Is Emanuel the title of this song? What is the name of this music group? Total # of views as of September 12, 2022 at 9:24 AM ET = 756,342

Here's information about Sebene (also given as "Seben") From https://www.definitions.net/definition/sebene "The Sebene is a kind of instrumental bridge typically executed on the electric guitar and is a characteristic element of the Congolese rumba. The development of the sebene in congolese music has been credited to both Franco Luambo, but it predates both of them with Congolese guitarist Henri Bowane being the reputed inventor in the 1940s. In the sebene, one or more guitarists repeat short phrases, while the lead player improvises around the theme."

** From https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2018/12/the-roots-of-soukous Seben Heaven: The Roots of Soukous 

Mapping the evolution of a defining Congolese sound, from Cuban origins through to its accelerated final form

December 7, 2018 By Morgan Greenstreet
..." The influence of Cuban Son is clear on the massive hit “Marie Louise,” recorded in 1948 by Wendo Kolosoy and Henri Bowane. Bowane’s brief but energetic guitar solos hint at developments to come, invoking the sound of traditional likembe thumb pianos – best known worldwide as a mbira – and stringed instruments played across the region. In the bars of Kinshasa, Bowane reportedly stretched these solos into an extended dancing section, which became known locally as seben(e)."...
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Here are a few comments from this video's discussion thread, with numbers added for referencing purposes only:

1. Emmanuel Mwania, 2016
"First class seben.That drummer is good."

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2. Wendy Rych, 2017
"love congolese people and their worship to God"

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3. Business Logistics, 2017
"Erick what a different rendering of "Emmanuel" this one is. I have never heard this version. What is he saying?

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4. Peacefull king, 2017 
He is singing it in Tshiluba with some add-on stuffs

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5. elkanah ongeri, 2019
"Always blessed with this great praising of God"

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6. Hash P Mwarumba, 2019
"Its really awesome. I love Congolese music. Good seben. Let God be glorified."

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7. Mic Reuben, 2019
"Bass is so good my the might God bless you"

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8. Mireille Kepko, 2020
"J’aime cette chanson et cet homme en rouge il a de l’onction.... very nice song 👏👏"
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Google translate from French to English:
"I like this song and this man in red he has anointing.... very nice song 👏👏"
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This comment refers to a man in the audiencedancing

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9.  Purity Chepngeno, 2022
"Blessings all the way....."

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10. Nico John, 2022
"Congolese are great musicians and dancers!"

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Congolese Gospel Song - Alleluia Amen (with Lingala lyrics & English translation)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases the Congolese Gospel video "Alleluia Amen". The Lingala lyrics to that song with French translations are included as sub-titles at the bottom of the screen. The lyrics in Lingala with English translations are included in this post from a comment in this video's discussion thread.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer of this song and all those who are featured in the video. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post, the producer of the video, and the publisher of the video on YouTube.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Alleluia amen-[Lyrics by] GAEL



elshekina, Uploaded on Oct 12, 2011

LYRICS & TRADUCTION EN FRANCAIS:
Groupe Adorons l'Éternel (Alain Moloto)
-SORRY POUR LA QUALITE DE LA VIDEO-

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LYRICS [In Lingala] for ALLELUIA AMEN (HALLELUJAH AMEN) LYRICS BY GAEL

(Sung in Lingala)
(Song 1 (Here) | Song 2 | Song 3)

Tika na ngai yembela yo (Let me sing to you)
Tika na ngai kumisa yo (Let me celebrate you)
Tika na ngai sanjola yo (let me praise you)

Tika na ngai netola yo (Let me raise your name up)
Tika na ngai pambola yo (Let me bless you)
Oh, Tika ngai na sanjola yo (Oh Let me praise you)

Maloba motu émati na motema (The words in mind, May they rise to my heart)
Nalingi na Kumisa yo (I want to celebrate you)
Oh, tika ngai na sanjola yo (Oh Let me praise you)
Kombo na yo Masiya na ngai (Your name is my Messiah)
Ezala nzeté a mpio (Be to me like a tree shade)
Nafanda na Kimia (Where I may rest in peace)

Kombo na yo Masiya na ngai (Your name is my Messiah)
Ezala mopanga monene (Be to me like a mighty sword)
Nakwéyisa Satana (To defeat Satan)
Batangeli ngai Bakisi a pharmacie (Different drugs were recommended to me)
Lobiko épesameli té (I did not find healing in them)
Kombo na Yesu Libiki na Ngai (For only your name is my healing Jesus)

Na kombo ya Libota nabiki té (I did not find healing in any other name)
Na kombo ya familie nabiki té (Not even the name of my family)
nabiki na Kombo na Yesu, (But by your name Jesus, I was healed)
(Repeat)

Esengo eh, Elikia eh, Kimia eh! (What joy, What hope, What peace!)
Esengo eh, Elikia eh, Kimia eh! (What joy, What hope, What peace!)
Esengo eh, Elikia eh, Kimia eh! (What joy, What hope, What peace!)

Refrain: Amen
Oh! Amen, amen, na epayi na yo (Oh! Amen, Amen, to you)
Oh, tika na ngai yembela yo (Oh, let me sing to you)
Oh, Tika na ngai sanjola yo (Oh, let me praise you)
Amen, Hallelujah Amen

Oh, mosantu, mosantu Ozali Nzambe (Holy, Holy are you Lord)
Oh, tika na ngai yembela yo (Oh, let me sing to you)
Oh, Tika na ngai pambola yo (Let me bless you)
Amen, Hallelujah Amen

Oh, Tika na ngai netola yo (Let me raise your name up)
Oh, Tika na ngai pambola yo (Let me bless you)
Oh, Tika na ngai netola yo (Let me raise your name up)
Amen, Hallelujah Amen

Ah, makasi mpe Mayélé nionso (All strength and wisdom)
Ewiti bipayi na yo (Comes from You)
Oh, tika na ngai sanjola yo (Oh, let me praise you)
Amen, Hallelujah Amen

Olati Nkembo Lokola elamba (You are clothed in glory like a garment)
Ozingami na bangelu oh (You are surrounded by angels)
Oh, Tika na ngai netola yo (Let me raise your name up)
Amen, Hallelujah Amen

Lokola elamba ebonga na nkolo nango (Just the garment becomes its owner)
Yesu obonga na Nkembo nayo (So are you Jesus worthy of glory)
Oh, Tika na ngai netola yo (Let me raise your name up)
Amen, Hallelujah Amen

Ovandaki na Kiti nayo (Sitting on your throne)
Soki Oyoki ngai nasanjoli (You arise when you hear me praise you)
Otélemi oyamba yango (In Approval/Agreement)
Amen, Hallelujah Amen

Ah, na sina lingaki Beba eh! (Ah, I would be lost)
Nalingaki kufa na eh! (I was going to die)
Y’obikisi ngai Yaya (But you saved me)
Amen, Hallelujah Amen

Soki Omoni na ngai bintuba (When you see me in battle)
Yo moko otélemi (You come, you arise in person)
Oza kozela nalonga Yesu a (And remain until my victory)
Amen, Hallelujah Amen

Esengo eh, Elikia eh, Kimia eh! (What joy, What hope, What peace!)
Esengo eh, Elikia eh, Kimia eh! (What joy, What hope, What peace!)
Esengo eh, Elikia eh, Kimia eh! (What joy, What hope, What peace!)

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia na Yesu (Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah to Jesus)

[posted in that video's discussion thread by Ojiambo Godrey Mutumi Lingala Music Translations in May 2015]

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Five Congolese Religious Songs Entitled "Ngolu"

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases five religious songs from four vocalists from the Democratic Republic Of The Congo which have the title "Ngolu". In English That Lingala word translates as (God's) grace or (God's) mercy. Brief biographical information for three of the four vocalists is included in this post.

This is only a small sampling of Congolese songs with the title "Ngolu". There are also many Congolese songs wit the word "ngolu" in their title.

The content of this post is provided for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer of this song and thanks to all the vocalists/musicians those who are featured in these examples. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.

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FEATURED VIDEOS
These videos are presented in no particular order. The two performances of this song by Mike Kalambay are presented together. When I've found it online, the biographical information about the vocalist is presented under that vocalist's video/s.

Example #1: NGOLU "Mike Kalambay WWW.CASARHEMA.FR



casarhema, Uploaded on Aug 24, 2008

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Ngolu



davidbukera, Uploaded on Dec 17, 2010

Shekina Music & Mike KALAMBAY MEGA Celebration
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From https://www.facebook.com/musiqueyanzambe/posts/325309320928956
"Biography of the artist: Mike Kalambay

Musique Ya Nzambe [in English: God's Music]
..."Mike was born on Monday April 21 at 8 am in a clinical Kinoise (ex) Danish in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC., "

[He is an} Artist musician, singer of the original Lord of the DRC. He is Founder and Chairman of Schekina Music Group he has led for four years.

He began his career beside Fr Thomas Lokofe with whom he made two albums (1.Nzambe na Eliya 2.I raise my eyes). This is where for the first time the audience has had to find out. Later it will be a passage in "The stars of Praise" a Christian group of his church "Bethel City" of the Apostle Emmanuel Mbiye Mulaya. He also had to intervene in various works of several Christian singers. And it was only later that the Lord will put his heart made of an album, "Jesus is my everything" his first album that many have loved and appreciated in which we find songs such as Eg-Ngolu - Lizimba - Sunga, Jesus my all, Kama-Alijionesha )...

This is the album that gave birth to Schekina Music, which is a well organized group, whose chief d'orchestre is Brother Micho Lukusa and is composed of over-the-least 10 brothers and three sisters whose Sr . Suzanne, Mathi and Sr. Janet."...

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Example #3: ngolu (carlyto)



alexi2008 Uploaded on Jun 11, 2008

carlyto live

Carlyto = Carlito Lassa
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Note: Carlito Lassa was a member of the renown Congolese Soukous Group "The Choc Stars".
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choc_Stars
"The Choc Stars are a soukous band from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The band was founded in 1983 by Ben Nyamabo, and has since published over 50 albums. The apex of their success was in the 1980s, when guitarist and vocalist Bozi Boziana wrote some of their most appreciated hits, such as Sandu Kotti, Alena, Mbuta-Mutu, and Retrouvailles a Paris.[1] When Boziana left to create his own ensemble, three singers were hired to replace him (Carlito Lassa, Dieka Debaba e Defao Matumona). Many other talented congolese musicians have joined the Choc Stars over the years"...
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From the comments in this featured video, doesn't exclusively sing religious music.

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Example #4: Ngolu



davidbukera , Uploaded on May 3, 2010

Gospel record SR. L'OR LEMBA MBONGO DANS Nsimbulu
English translation: Sister L'Or (Gold) Mbongo Lemba in [the album] Nsimbulu
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Here's my brief summary of the biography given for this singer on this page http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.infosociale.org/mbongoun.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dl%2527or%2Bmbongo%2Blemba%2Bbiographie%26biw%3D853%26bih%3D575
[The highly regarded religious singer] L'or Mongo Lemba was born in a poor neighborhood in Kinshasa. She was a step child and was badly treated in her childhood. Her husband is Christian Lemba, a composer and singer.
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Note: The name "L'or" translates to English as "Gold".

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Example #5: FR ALAIN BOMPETI "NGOLU"

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Heaven Above Studios, Published on Oct 9, 2012

...NGOLU est une chanson tirer de l'album INTIMITE du fr Alain Bompeti
[translation from French to English: "Ngolu" is the title song from Brother Alain Bompeti's INTiMITE album.]
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At this time, I've not been able to find any information on Brother Alain Bompeti.

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