Ry-Co Jazz

Ry-Co Jazz

Ry-Co Jazz

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Top Songs

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Aimee B.S.
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Mawa
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El Casel De Ry-Co
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Maria De Mi Amor
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Pachanga

Albums

  • Dansons Avec …

    Jun 2022 • 10 songs

  • Bon Voyage !!

    Dec 2008 • 13 songs

  • Rumba'Round Africa, Congo/Latin Action From The 1960s

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Ry-Co Jazz

Biography

Formed in Leopoldville, Congo in 1958 by Henri Bowane originally just for a short tour of the interior, the group featured Freddy N'Kounkou (b. 1934, Congo; vocals) and Jerry Malekani (b. 18 April 1938, Congo; guitar), Jerry Malekani (b. 18 April 1938, Congo; guitar), M'bilia Casino (vocals) and Panda Garcia (bass) augmented by a changing pool of other musicians (ranging in number from two to 15). They played a variation of Congolese guitar pop with strong Latin influences, plus whichever dance rhythm was popular at the time (calypso, highlife and even the twist). Permanently ...
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