Awilo Longomba Concert Photos

Awilo Longomba was born in Kinshasa (formally, Léopoldville). His father was from the Mongo region of the Ecuador and his mother was also from the Ecuador region of Ngombe and Congo Brazzaville. His father, Vicky Longomba, was the famous lead singer and founder of “Tout puissant OK Jazz” during the golden age of Congolese rumba, had a big influence on our artist. Since childhood, Awilo spent every waking moment in the music scenes attending his father’s rehearsals.

Awilo Longomba on Mar 26, 1997 [257-small]

Awilo Longomba
Mar 26, 1997
 Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
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Awilo Longomba on Mar 26, 1997 [256-small]

Awilo Longomba
Mar 26, 1997
 Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
  Uploaded by Direx

2004 4 photos
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