Since 5 September 1997, Congolese rumba has been without one of its most famous exponents. But finally, the 28 February saw the reconciliation of its two leading artists. Their discord was rooted in ...

South African artist Thandiswa Mazwai and the Congo's Werrason were among the big winners at the Kora All-Africa Music Awards, held Dec. 12 at Johannesburg's Sandton Convention Center. By Diane ...

This weekend is certain to be a very exciting one for rhumba fans in Kisumu as one of the biggest names from the DRC performs at a live show tomorrow night. Congolese superstar Werrason and his ...

Harare — The stage is set and rhumba lovers should brace up for a blast this weekend as the capital hosts one of the sought-after performers -- Werrason. The rhumba superstar Werrason arrived in ...

Wenge Musica band members at a Nairobi hotel in December 1995. [File, Standard] Time is indeed a healer. Twenty-five years after the dramatic split that happened at Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi, and was ...

The concert by Congolese artist Werrason scheduled on Saturday 25 September in Paris has been banned by the French authorities, who fear "serious disturbances" to public order between supporters and ...

Lingala music fans in Nairobi have a big date with popular Congolese singer Werrason early next month. The show is being touted as marking the end of the 40 days of mourning of crooner Papa Wemba. The ...

Ancien guitariste soliste, arrangeur et directeur artistique de Wenge Musica Maison Mère, Flamme Kapaya revient à la charge pour réclamer ...

Celeo Scram annonce son intention de suivre Flamme Kapaya dans sa revendication de droits d'auteur auprès de Werrason ...

Werrason, référence de la musique congolaise pour plusieurs générations s’est confié quelques jours avant son concert à Couleur Café pour un portrait hors du commun. Après avoir reçu Ferré Gola dans C ...

Icône incontestée de la musique congolaise et figure majeure de la rumba africaine, Werrason s’impose depuis plus de trois décennies comme un artiste fédérateur, visionnaire et profondément ancré dans ...

Werrason joue notamment à Abidjan en Côte d’Ivoire et au Festival panafricain de musique (Fespam) de Brazzaville en République du Congo. Pour marquer un peu plus les esprits et faire montre de sa ...