Isifi Lokole
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Isifi Lokole (later known as Isifi Melodia) were a
Zaiko Langa Langa members, it is sometimes said to be in the so-called "Langa Langa Clan
".
History
Isifi Lokole were a creation of
Zaiko Langa Langa in the mid-1970s together with Evoloko Jocker, Mavuela Somo and Bozi Boziana. Isifi Lokolo had a widespread success in Congo; their most famous hit was Amazone. Despite this, in 1975 Papa Wemba, Somo and Boziana left to create another band called Yoka Lokole
. Evoloko continued Isifi Lokole for a while, eventually changing the name of the band to "Isifi Melodia".
Personnel
The original lineup of Isifi Lokole was:
- Evoloko Athsuamo (Evoloko Jocker): vocals
- Shungu Wembadio (Papa Wemba): vocals
- Mavuela Somo: vocals
- Bozi Boziana: vocals
- Chora Mukoko: guitar
- Djo Mali: bass guitar
- Biko: drums
- Otis Koyongonda: lokole drum
Partial discography
- Ainsi va la vie, amazone (1975)
- Matembele bBangi, lisuma ya zazu (1976)