Maria NoelAfrican Roots and Rhythms: Franco & TPOK Jazz (DR Congo)Franco Luambo Makiadi established his Congolese rumba band in 1956. The band was originally named OK Jazz, after the OK Bar where they…Jul 17
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Maria NoelAfrican Roots and Rhythms: Kékélé (DR Congo)Based on the photo, you would think this band has been around for longer than it has. The band was formed only in 2000, and made up of…Nov 29, 2023Nov 29, 2023
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Maria NoelAfrican Roots and Rhythms: Franco & TPOK Jazz (DR Congo)Franco Luambo Makiadi established his Congolese rumba band in 1956. The band was originally named OK Jazz, after the OK Bar where they…Jul 17
Solange NyiramwizaCONFLICT IN EASTERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: M23 MOVEMENT’S DILEMMA BETWEEN SURRENDER AND…(Dr. Boujana Koulibaly, July 20, 2024)Jul 21
Maria NoelAfrican Roots and Rhythms: Kékélé (DR Congo)Based on the photo, you would think this band has been around for longer than it has. The band was formed only in 2000, and made up of…Nov 29, 2023
Ayivugwe KabembaHow to save languages from being endangered or their extinction. Case of the Kifuliiru languageLanguages are more than just tools for communication; they are vessels of culture, history, and identity. Yet, thousands of languages…Dec 27, 2023
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UN Human RightsForensic investigators hope to bring victims closer to justice in the DR CongoA UN Technical Assistance Team supports judicial investigations into serious crimes in the Kasai, Democratic Republic of the CongoOct 26, 2020
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Maria NoelinThe RiffAfrican Roots and Rhythms: Staff Benda Bilili (DR Congo)The story of this band is filled with highs and lows. They are no longer playing together but created some wonderful music while they did…Jun 28, 2023