Diblo dibala biography books

Diblo Dibala became famous in the 1980s as the solo guitarist of Kanda Bongo Man. Long before that, when he was still in Zaire, he had already played with Franco's TPOK Jazz, and groups like Vox Africa and Orchestre Bella Bella.

In 1986, he left Kanda Bongo Man's band to join Loketo, a Zairean super band of that decade headed by singer Aurlus Mabele, with Mav Cacharel and Mack Macaire as other members.

In 1990, he created Matchatcha with Freddy de Majunga on rhythm guitar and Miguel Yamba on bass, as well as Antoinette Yelessa and Joelle Esso.

The band name was derived from a plant of the Zairean tropical forest causing a strong burning feeling after skin contact.

DIBLO DIBALA - SWEET SOUKOUS (1998-2020)!!! - YouTube

This is exactly what happens when listening to the music of Matchatcha, burning and steaming soukous, with the outstanding qualities of Diblo as a solo guitar player. This is music for the dancefloor!

Matchatcha underwent several personel changes over the years but Diblo Dibala managed to keep the band together.
Ap Frank Bessem's Musiques d'Afrique / D.R.

Congo : Diblo Dibala ... CUSUP