Awilo Longomba
Awilo Longomba is a Congolese musician.
Life
Awilo Longomba is the son of Victor Longomba , a founding member of the rumba group Tout puissant OK Jazz , and related to the band members of The Longombas , a well-known Afro-Fusion band in Kenya.
Awilo Longomba began his career as a drummer in the groups Viva la Musica, Stukas, Nouvelle Generation and Loketo. In 1995 he started a solo career as a singer and released his first album Moto Pamba with the support of Shimita, Ballou Canta, Dindo Yogo , Dally Kimoko, Sam Mangwana , Syran Mbenza and Rigo Star.
His album Mondongo (2004) features Japponais, Dally Kimoko, Caen Madoka, Djudjuchet, Josky and Simaro Lutumba.
Awilo Longomba lives in France and is in a relationship with the musician Barbara Kanam , who also won a Kora Award in 2003 .
Awards
- 1996: Kora Award in the category of best artist in the Central Africa region
- 1997: Kora Award in the category of best artist in the Central Africa region
Discography
- 1995: Moto Pamba
- 1998: Coupe Bibamba
- 2001: Kafou Kafou
- 2004: Mondongo
- 2008: Superman
Web links
- http://www.afrodicia.com/artist/awilo/index.html
- http://www.africanmusica.com/awilo-longomba.htm
- http://www.sternsmusic.com/discography/436
- http://www.africasounds.com/awilo.htm
- http://www.topvisages.net/entrevue/14-02-10.php
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Longomba, Awilo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Congolese musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 20th century |