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Vol 45 No 5

Published 5th March 2004


Congo-Kinshasa

Papa Wemba's big band

The King of Rumba Rock's troubles are rebounding on other Congolese musicians. Jeany Ibela-Ibel, President of the Congolese artists' union, complains that European immigration authorities are victimising Congolese musicians and alleges that it is now almost impossible for them to play in Brussels or Paris.

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