Rough Guide to Congolese Soukous

Congolese music - rumba or soukous - has been at the core of African dance music for almost half a century, surpassing just about every other African pop style in existence. The Rough Guide To Congolese Soukous profiles the sweet guitar sound and hip-swinging rhythms of this superb dance rhythm, featuring tracks from some of Africa's greatest stars.

Artists include: Franco & Sam Mangwana, Pepe Kalle & Rigo Star, Kanda Bongo Man, Nouvelle Generation, Koffi Olomide, Rocherau and Zaiko Langa Langa