1970s – 2020sPeak: 1980s

Soukous

About Soukous

A high-energy evolution of Congolese rumba featuring fast-paced guitar work and dance rhythms. Soukous spread across Africa and to Europe in the 1980s, becoming one of the continent's most popular dance genres.

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Key Artists

Awilo Longomba

1990s, 2000s, 2010s

Fally Ipupa

2000s, 2010s, 2020s

Kanda Bongo Man

1980s, 1990s, 2000s

Koffi Olomidé

1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s

M'bilia Bel

1980s, 1990s, 2000s

Papa Wemba

1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s

Pépé Kallé

1970s, 1980s, 1990s

Tabu Ley Rochereau

1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s