Quartier Latin International | |
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Also known as | Quartier Latin |
Origin | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Genres | Congolese Rumba |
Years active | 1986 – Present |
Quartier Latin International (QLI), or Quartier Latin, is a soukous band from the Democratic Republic of the Congo established in 1986.
The band was formed in 1986 in Kinshasa). It plays in DR Congo and other African countries and often tours in Europe and North America.
The band was founded by its leader, composer, guitarist, vocalist, dancer and entertainer, Koffi Olomide. The band performs both in Lingala and French. Since inception, the band has seen many members come and go, some more than once. Many former band members still maintain good relations with the band. The show to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the band's founding is scheduled for 16 November 2016. The chief organizer id Fally Ipupa, who left the band in 2006.
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Djunafa Makengele (Chanteur ) de 1986-1990
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Eldorado Claude (Chanteur )de 1986-1989
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Mascot De Katalas (Chanteur )de 1986-1989
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Aladji Hc (Chanteur )de 1986-1994
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Maire Paul Kambulu (Chanteur )de 1986-1987
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Laudy Domigongo Plus Plus (Chanteur )de 1988-1993
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Suzuki Luzubu (Chanteur )4x4 de 1988-2012
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Akouda Nzounzi (Chanteur )de 1991-1992
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Willy Bula (Chanteur )de 1992-1997
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Makenga (Chanteur )de 1992-1998
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Modogo Abaramawa (Chanteur )de 1993-2007
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Éric Toutsi (Chanteur )de 1993-2015
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Babia Chokoro Ndonga (Chanteur )de 1993-2011
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Tusecoze Azuray (Chanteur )de 1993-1996
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Sam Tshintu (Chanteur )de 1994-1999
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Thomas Lokofe ( Chanteur )de 1994-1997
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Biva Ray (Chanteur )de 1995-1999
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Pompon Miyake (Chanteur )de 1995-1996