Congo-Brazzaville Soukous

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:music_genre
gptkbp:associated_with social gatherings
celebrations
Soukous dance
gptkbp:characterized_by guitar-driven melodies
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:African_diaspora
Congo-Brazzaville culture
gptkbp:developed_by 1960s
gptkbp:features dance rhythms
gptkbp:has_influence_on World music
Pop music in Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Congo-Brazzaville Soukous
gptkbp:influenced_by Cuban music
African traditional music
gptkbp:instruments gptkb:bass_guitar
gptkb:keyboard
gptkb:guitar
drums
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:concerts
gptkb:festivals
weddings
parties
gptkbp:is_part_of African music scene
world music scene
gptkbp:is_popular_in Central Africa
gptkbp:known_for upbeat tempo
rich harmonies
gptkbp:notable_artists gptkb:Koffi_Olomide
gptkb:Franco_Luambo
gptkb:Papa_Wemba
M'bilia Bel
gptkbp:notable_collaborators international artists
other African music genres
gptkbp:often_features call and response vocals
percussive elements
gptkbp:often_includes modern influences
electronic music elements
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Congo_Free_State
over decades
from traditional roots
gptkbp:performed_at African music festivals
gptkbp:popularity internationally
locally
gptkbp:region Congolese Soukous
Cuban Soukous
Zairean Soukous
gptkbp:related_to Rumba
Lingala music
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soukous
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6