Gerry Dialungana

Gerry Dialungana
Birth name Kassia Dialungana
Also known as Gerry
Born (1951-01-01)January 1, 1951
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Died February 2, 2002(2002-02-02) (aged 51)
Genres TPOK Jazz, Les Malous, Les Grand Maquisards
Occupation(s) Composer, arranger, guitarist
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1970-2002

Gerry Kassia Dialungana (1951 - 2 February 2002), was a soukous recording artist and solo guitarist, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He was once a member of the soukous band TPOK Jazz, led by François Luambo Makiadi, which dominated the Congolese music scene from the 1950s through the 1980s.[1]

History

He was born in Leopoldville, now Kinshasa, DRC, in 1951. During his youth, he was an admirer of Rochereau's singing voice. Gerry Dialungana taught himself guitar by mimicking Docteur Nico. "I didn't choose to be a musician," he says, "it just happened." After playing locally with several amateur groups, he made his professional debut with Les Malous, in 1970. In 1973 he joined Les Grand Maquisards, where Dalienst was a member. In 1976, he joined TPOK JAZZ, where he became a member of the band's directional committee. The committee was composed of band members and was responsible for general operations, social functions, equipment, rehearsal schedules, and discipline.[2]

Discography

Gerry Dialungana is credited with the composition of the following recorded titles:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Gerry Dialungana Took Over As Lead Guitarist Following Franco's Death In 1989
  2. ↑ Stewart, Gary (1989). "Rumba On The River". Cold Run Books. Retrieved 12 April 2014.

External links

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