Férré Gola

An enduringly popular singer, songwriter, and producer in his native Congo, Ferré Gola's dusty warm tenor earned him membership in a series of influential bands before launching his own solo career in the late 2000s. His introduction into the national music scene came in the late '90s, first as a part of the legendary soukous outfit Wenge Musica, then with the Werrason-led offshoot band Maison Mère, where he established himself in the early years of the millennium. After a brief stint in Koffi Olomidé's Quartier Latin, Gola transitioned into solo work, and he maintained a prol...