Wendo Kolosoy
Congolese musician (1925–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Antoine Wendo Kolosoy (April 25, 1925 – July 28, 2008), known as Papa Wendo, was a Congolese musician. He is considered the "doyen" of Congolese rumba, a musical style blending traditional Kongolese rhythm and son cubano.[3][4][5]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Antoine Kalosoyi (var. Nkolosoy)[1] |
Also known as | Papa Wendo, Wendo, Windsor, Wendo Sor, Sor, Wendo alanga nzembo, Wendo mokonzi ya nzembo[2] |
Born | (1925-04-25)April 25, 1925 Mushie, Mai-Ndombe District, Belgian Congo |
Origin | Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Died | July 28, 2008(2008-07-28) (aged 83) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Genres | Congolese rumba World Music |
Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, band leader |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1943–1964/1993–2004 |
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