Followers of this blog know I love me some Congolese rumba and soukous. The genre reflects Cuban and other Afro-Caribbean influences, combining the best of Cuban son, biguine, local African instruments and styles, and European vocal influences. And we all know how Congolese soukous has conquered the African continent musically. What I was quite ignorant of, however, was the influence of soukous on Cape Verdean coladeira and other genres. Such a beautiful song, Abel Lima and his group were wondrous musicians. The 'clean' and refined guitar, so essential for establishing the song, is reason enough to love soukous. "Africa, Africa, Africa, Africa oye!"
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