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Remembering Papa Wemba

EPISODE · Apr 13, 2023 · 59 MIN

Remembering Papa Wemba

from Afropop Worldwide · host Afropop Worldwide

Papa Wemba, one of the greatest singers of the past African century, died on stage at age 66 in 2016. But his body of work, both in advancing Congolese rumba and innovating new African pop sounds, as well as influencing style, fashion and music production throughout Africa, is immense. In this episode we look back on an iconic career, drawing on some 20 years of interviews with the artist, and insights from Congolese music aficionado Lubangi Muniania. And, of course, the music!

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