Afropop Classic April 13, 2023
Remembering Papa Wemba
Papa Wemba, one of the greatest singers of the past African century, died on stage in 2016 at age 66. But his body of work, both in advancing Congolese rumba and innovating new African pop sounds, as well as influencing style, fashion and music production, is immense. In this episode we look back on an iconic career, drawing on some 20 years of interviews with the artist, and insights from Congolese music aficionado and African Art Historian Lubangi Muniania. Produced by Banning Eyre.
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