Awilo Longomba

Awilo Longomba is a Congolese musician who was a drummer in Viva la Musica, Stukas, Nouvelle Generation and Loketo. In 1995, he finally quit drumming for singing and released his first album "Moto Pamba" with help from Shimita, Ballou Canta, Dindo Yogo, Dally Kimoko, Sam Mangwana, Syran Mbenza and Rigo Star.

His second CD, "Coupe Bibamba" (1998) made him known throughout Africa, Europe and America. This was followed by "Kafou Kafou" (2001) and his most recent album, "Mondongo" (2004), which features Japponais, Dally Kimoko, Caen Madoka, Djudjuchet, Josky and Simaro Lutumba. He is also credited as an atalaku (animateur) on some soukous records.

Awilo now lives in France and is engaged to musician Barbara Kanam.

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External 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