Kinshasa
| Kinshasa | |
|---|---|
| Type | Place |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known as Léopoldville until 1966. It was the cradle of Congolese rumba and home to its greatest orchestras.
Artists from Kinshasa
| Artist | Roles |
|---|---|
| Mbilia Bel | Singer |
| Sam Mangwana | Singer • Composer |
Orchestras from Kinshasa
| Orchestra | Founded |
|---|---|
| African Jazz | 1,953 |
| OK Jazz | 1,956 |
| Afrisa International | 1,970 |