List of Soukous musicians

List of prominent Soukous musicians and musical groups:

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

• Antoine Kolosoy, a.k.a. Papa Wendo
• Aurlus Mabele[1]
• Awilo Longomba
• Bozi Boziana
• Diblo Dibala
• Dindo Yogo
• Dr Nico Kasanda
• Empire Bakuba
• Evoloko Jocker
• Fally Ipupa
• Ferre Gola
• François Luambo Makiadi, band leader of OK Jazz
• Grand Kalle, band leader of Grand Kalle et l'African Jazz
• Kanda Bongo Man
• Kasaloo Kyanga
• King Kester Emeneya
• Koffi Olomide
• Les Quatre Étoiles 4 Etoiles
• Loketo
• Mav Cacharel
• M'bilia Bel
• Meiway
• Mose Fan Fan
• Monique Séka
• Nyboma
• Oliver N'Goma
• Orchestra Makassy
• Papa Wemba
• Pepe Kalle
• Quartier Latin International
• Les Quatre Étoiles
• Remmy Ongala
• Rigo Star[2]
• Sam Fan Thomas
• Sam Mangwana
• Samba Mapangala, band leader of Orchestra Virunga
• Tabu Ley Rochereau, band leader of African Fiesta
• Tshala Muana
• Werrason
• Yondo Sister
• Zaiko Langa Langa

References

1. Dahir, Abdi Latif (2020-03-23). "Aurlus Mabele, Congolese King of Soukous Music, Dies at 66". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
2. Ngaira, Amos (2023-11-03). "Funeral arrangements for Congolese guitarist Rigo Star underway". Nation. Retrieved 2024-02-06.