Wilson Kinyonga — Wilson Peter Kinyonga (1947? ndash; August, 1995) was an influential musician in Kenya. Born in Tanzania, Wilson Kinyonga and his brother George Kinyonga founded the rumba band Simba Wanyika which would later spawn Les Wanyika, Super Wanyika… … Wikipedia
List of Wanyika bands — The Wanyika bands refer to the various offshoots of the prominent Tanzanian/Kenyan band Simba Wanyika. These bands were all Kenya based, although their central leaders Wilson Kinyonga, George Kinyonga, Omar Shabani, John Ngereza and Issa Juma all … Wikipedia
Simba Wanyika — was a Kenyan based band created in 1971 by Tanzanian brothers Wilson Kinyonga and George Kinyonga, and disbanded in 1994. Simba Wanyika and its two offshoots, Les Wanyika and Super Wanyika Stars, became some of the most popular bands in Kenya.… … Wikipedia
List of Tanzanians — This is a list of notable people from the East African nation of Tanzania.Artists* George Lilanga (1934–2005), Makonde artistMusicians* Cool James (1970–2002), rapper * Dully Sykes (born 1981), rapper * Joseph Haule (Professor Jay), rapper *… … Wikipedia
List of African musicians — This is a list of African musicians and musical groups.Algeria* Cheb Mami * Idir * Khaled * Souad Massi * Lounès Matoub * Bellemou Messaoud * Ahmad Baba Rachid * Rachid TahaAngola* Maria de Lourdes Pereira dos Santos Van Dúnem * NeblinaBenin*… … Wikipedia
Jamhuri Jazz Band — was founded in late 1950s in Tanga, Tanzania when the country was known as Tanganyika. It was one of the more popular Tanzanian musical groups. Jamhuri Jazz played a key role in the spread of the Congolese rumba sound throughout East Africa in… … Wikipedia
Les Wanyika — was a prominent band with Kenyan and Tanzanian members and was based in Kenya. It was formed in 1978 when guitarist Omar Shabani, bassist Tom Malanga and two other members left Simba Wanyika. They were joined by John Ngereza and Issa Juma. Les… … Wikipedia
