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BONNE ANNEE-ORCHESTRE ROCK A MAMBO

Orchestre Rock-a-Mambo was a seminal Congolese rumba band formed in February 1957 in Brazzaville. As a flagship studio band for the Esengo label, they played a critical role in fusing local Congolese rhythms with Afro-Cuban styles like mambo and cha-cha-cha, helping define the "golden age" of Congolese rumba. Key History and Evolution Formation & Name: The band was founded by saxophonist Nino Malapet and clarinetist Jean Serge Essous. Its name is a pun on the Kongo word rocamambu ("one who looks for problems"), a reference to a prodigal son figure in Congolese folklore. The "African Rock" Sound: Rock-a-Mambo often collaborated with other Esengo studio groups, such as African Jazz (led by Grand Kalle) and Conga Jazz. These collaborations often produced recordings under the title "African Rock". Breakup and Reconstitution: In 1959, many members left to form Les Bantous de la Capitale in Brazzaville. The original group officially disbanded in 1961 after internal conflicts during a tour in Gabon. It was reconstituted in 1963 by Philippe "Rossignol" Lando, continuing into the 1970s as a training ground for future stars like Wuta Mayi and Bopol Mansiamina. Notable Members The band featured a rotating cast of some of the most influential musicians in Congolese history: Nino Malapet: Saxophonist and conductor. Jean Serge Essous: Clarinetist and co-founder. Philippe "Rossignol" Lando: Vocalist and later bandleader. Antoine "Papa Noel" Nedule: Renowned solo guitarist who joined to replace Tino Baroza. Lucie Eyenga: Celebrated female vocalist. Saturnin Pandi: Master percussionist (congas). Significant Discography The band's music remains a staple of early Rumba retrospectives, with major tracks including: "Baila": One of the earliest and most successful Congolese interpretations of cha-cha-cha. "Iyele": A masterpiece released after the first major split in 1959. "Maria Valente": A popular cha-cha-cha track often included in historical compilations. "Panchita": A classic example of their Afro-Cuban fusion.