Michelino Mavatiku Visi
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Mavatiku Michelino Visi, commonly known as Michelino, is a soukous
recording artist, composer
, guitarist
and vocalist, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC). He was a member of the Congolese band African Fiesta Sukisa, which was later renamed Afrisa International, led by Congolese music superstar, Tabu Ley.
Later in the early 1970s, Michelino left Afrisa and joined TPOK Jazz, led by François Luambo Makiadi
, which dominated the Congolese music scene from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Born and raised by Angolan
parents, in the Congolese port-city of Matadi
, Micheliono moved to Kinshasa
, as a teenager. Michelino now lives, plays and teaches music in Paris
, France
. He has a band of about eight (eight) members.
Soukous
Soukous is a dance music genre that originated in the two neighbouring countries of Belgian Congo and French Congo during the 1930s and early 1940s, and which has gained popularity throughout Africa...
recording artist, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and vocalist, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
(DRC). He was a member of the Congolese band African Fiesta Sukisa, which was later renamed Afrisa International, led by Congolese music superstar, Tabu Ley.
Later in the early 1970s, Michelino left Afrisa and joined TPOK Jazz, led by François Luambo Makiadi
Francois Luambo Makiadi
François Luambo Luanzo Makiadi was a major figure in twentieth century Congolese music, and African music in general. He is widely referred to as Franco Luambo or, simply, Franco. Known for his mastery of rumba, he was nicknamed the "Sorcerer of the Guitar" for his seemingly effortlessly fluid...
, which dominated the Congolese music scene from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Born and raised by Angolan
Angolan
Angolan may refer to:* Something of, or related to Angola* A person from Angola, or of Angolan descent. For information about the Angolan people, see Demographics of Angola and Culture of Angola. For specific Angolans, see List of Angolans....
parents, in the Congolese port-city of Matadi
Matadi
Matadi is the chief sea port of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the capital of the Bas-Congo province. It has a population of 245,862 . Matadi is situated on the left bank of the Congo River from the mouth and below the last navigable point before rapids make the river impassable for a...
, Micheliono moved to Kinshasa
Kinshasa
Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The city is located on the Congo River....
, as a teenager. Michelino now lives, plays and teaches music in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. He has a band of about eight (eight) members.
See also
- Franco Luambo Makiadi
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- Josky Kiambukuta
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- Youlou MabialaYoulou MabialaGilbert Youlou Mabiala , popularly known as Prince Youlou, is a soukous recording artist, composer and vocalist, in the Republic of the Congo...
- Mose Fan FanMose Fan FanMose Se Sengo is a guitarist, composer, band-leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is one of the pioneers of Congolese Soukous....
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- TPOK Jazz
- List of African musicians