Sam Mangwana

Sam Mangwana (born February 21, 1945), is a Congolese soukous vocalist.

Biography

Sam Mangwana was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo to Angolan parents. Mangwana grew up listening to foreign musicians touring Kinshasa, especially those from Cuba, who greatly influenced the development of Congolese music. Sam belonged to many bands throughout his career, beginning with Tabu Ley's and Dr. Nico's band African Fiesta in 1962.

Band Memberships

* African Fiesta, 1962
* Festival des Maquisards, 1968
* TPOK Jazz, 1972
* African All Stars

Discography

* With Festival des Maquisards, 1977
* Waka Waka, 1978
* Maria Tebbo, 1979
* Georgette Eckins, 1979
* Matinda, 1979
* Affaire Disco, 1981
* Est-ce Que Tu Moyens?, 1981
* Cooperation, 1982
* Affaire Video, 1982
* N'Simba Eli, 1982
* Bonne Annee, 1983
* In Nairobi, 1984
* Aladji, 1987
* For Ever, 1989
* Lukolo, 1989
* Capita General, 1990
* Megamix, July 1990
* Rumba Music, 1993
* No Me Digas No, 1995
* Galo Negro, 1998
* Sam Mangwana Sings Dino Vangu, 2000
* Volume 1 Bilinga Linga 1968/1969, June 2000
* Volume 2 Eyebana 1980/1984, June 2000
* Very Best of 2001, March 2001
* Cantos de Esperanca, April 2003

External links

* [http://www.djembe.dk/sam/_private/sam/biograpy.htm Unofficial Biographical Site]