Soukous

Soukous is a vibrant and rhythmic genre of music that originated in the Congo during the mid-20th century, blending African traditional melodies with Cuban rumba influences. Characterized by its rapid guitar riffs, intricate bass lines, and energetic percussion, soukous often features a lively, danceable beat that invites joyous movement. Iconic bands and artists such as Soukous Stars, Sam Mangwana, and Zaïko Langa Langa have been pivotal in propelling the genre to international prominence, infusing it with captivating vocal harmonies and dynamic instrumentation. With its infectious energy and rich cultural heritage, soukous continues to be a celebrated sound across the African continent and beyond.

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Ton bonheur
Single - Released May 28, 2025

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Adam Solomon
African Dances Academy
Afrika Gumbe
Alain Makaba
Alain Mpela
Arsenal Mikebe
BARACK LA VOIX D'OR
Baron Ya Búk-Lú
Batondy
Benz Bozi-Boziana
Bill Clinton
Bisso Solo
Bozi Boziana
CHARLES KIVOVON
Chouchou Bienvenu
Coke Bumaye
Denis Kanaka
Di Tchaps
Diblo Dibala
Dindo Yogo
Djeli Moussa Diawara
Djidji Di Malaika
Djifason
Ekivo'k Family
Empire Bakuba
Evoloko Jocker
Faya Tess
Felix Wazekwa
Fogo Fogo
General Defao
Grand Kalle
Hilarion Nguema
IDEMI
Instinct Killers
J.B. Mpiana
JB Mpiana
Joram Nyirongo
Josky Kiambukuta
Kaboy Kamakili
King Bala
King Kester Emeneya
King Star Brothers
LE KARMAPA
Langa Langa Stars
Laurianne Ekondo
Les Bantous De La Capitale
Loketo
Lokito Lopongo
Longue Longue
Lulu and mathumela band
M'Pongo Love
Marvy M'vila
Mayaula Mayoni
Mbilia Bel
Mighty Popo
Mirage Super Sonic
Mobutu M'bembe
Mopao Mumu
Mousto Camara
Mutombo Music
N'do-Man
Ngoma
Notre Dame De La Salette
Nyboma
Okito 1er
Orchestra Super Mazembe
Otentik Groove
Petit Sory
Quartier Latin Academia
Ramiro Naka
Raulito Fabregas
Renard Barakissa
Rony Janvier
Ry-Co Jazz
Sam Mangwana
Samba Mapangala
Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga
Serge Beynaud
Simaro
Simaro Lutumba
Simaro Massiya Lutumba
Sissao
Sol D'africa
Soukous Stars
Stecia Mayanja
Tabu Ley Rochereau
Tegou Sisters
The Mojeremane All Stars
Tonton Lusambo
Tshala Muana
Viva La Musica
Wenge BCBG
Wenge BCBG Les Anges Adorables
Wenge El Paris
Wenge Musica
Wenge Tonya Tonya
Werrason
Youlou Mabiala
Zaïko Langa Langa
babas tutsipop
Renard Barakissa
Serge Beynaud
Mbilia Bel
Wenge Musica
J.B. Mpiana
Zaïko Langa Langa
Faya Tess
Felix Wazekwa
Wenge BCBG
Tshala Muana
Tabu Ley Rochereau
Werrason
Viva La Musica
babas tutsipop
JB Mpiana
Sam Mangwana
Nyboma
Wenge Musica BCBG
Simaro Massiya Lutumba
Loketo
Otentik Groove
Soukous Stars
IDEMI
Mousto Camara
Grand Kalle
Orchestra Super Mazembe
King Kester Emeneya
Simaro
Lulu and mathumela band
Josky Kiambukuta
Mirage Super Sonic
Mayaula Mayoni
Batondy
Afrika Gumbe
Diblo Dibala
Instinct Killers
Djeli Moussa Diawara
Wenge BCBG Les Anges Adorables
Mopao Mumu
Raulito Fabregas
Bozi Boziana
Samba Mapangala
LE KARMAPA
Bill Clinton
General Defao
King Bala
Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga
King Star Brothers
Kaboy Kamakili
Fogo Fogo
Empire Bakuba
M'Pongo Love
Alain Makaba
Le Nganshie Strervos Niarcos
Tonton Lusambo
Mighty Popo
Mutombo Music
Les Bantous De La Capitale
Evoloko Jocker
Longue Longue
Dindo Yogo
Langa Langa Stars
Youlou Mabiala
Stecia Mayanja
Quartier Latin Academia
Wenge Tonya Tonya
Djidji Di Malaika
Ngoma
Alain Mpela
Wenge El Paris
Notre Dame De La Salette
Adam Solomon
The Mojeremane All Stars
Emeneya Kester
Marvy M'vila
Joram Nyirongo
Denis Kanaka
N'do-Man
Ry-Co Jazz
Simaro Lutumba
Bisso Solo
Lokito Lopongo
BARACK LA VOIX D'OR
Benz Bozi-Boziana
Hilarion Nguema
Coke Bumaye
Laurianne Ekondo
Rony Janvier
Chouchou Bienvenu
Djifason
Sissao
Ekivo'k Family
CHARLES KIVOVON
Arsenal Mikebe
Sol D'africa
Ramiro Naka
Petit Sory
Baron Ya Búk-Lú
Di Tchaps
Okito 1er