Papa Wemba

Le Voyageur

Papa Wemba - Le Voyageur

01/01/1992 | Emi Import 

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All Music Guide Review

Since emerging in the 1970s, Papa Wemba has been a major figure in modern African pop. The Zairean native was never one to specialize in the traditional acoustic tribal music of Zaire -- his lively and usually danceable music is definitely pop, and he has often incorporated elements of African-American soul, funk, and disco. One of the many Wemba albums worth owning, Le Voyageur illustrates his consistent nature and shows how charismatic and expressive a singer he can be. Listening to such inviting Afro-pop offerings as "Jamais Kolongo," "Ombella," and "Yoko," it's clear that Wemba's music was still very fresh sounding in the early '90s. R&B elements serve him especially well on "Matinda" and "Maria Valencia." Highly recommended. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Le Voyageur Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Maria Valencia
  • 4:06
  • Sound Clip for Maria Valencia from Le Voyageur


  • 2
  • Lingo Lingo
  • 4:03
  • Sound Clip for Lingo Lingo from Le Voyageur


  • 3
  • Le Voyageur
  • 4:23
  • Sound Clip for Le Voyageur from Le Voyageur


  • 4
  • Ombela
  • 3:28
  • Sound Clip for Ombela from Le Voyageur


  • 5
  • Jamais Kolonga
  • 2:36
  • Sound Clip for Jamais Kolonga from Le Voyageur


  • 6
  • Matinda
  • 3:47
  • Sound Clip for Matinda from Le Voyageur


  • 7
  • Yoko
  • 3:44
  • Sound Clip for Yoko from Le Voyageur


  • 8
  • Madilamba
  • 3:14
  • Sound Clip for Madilamba from Le Voyageur


  • 9
  • Zero
  • 3:22
  • Sound Clip for Zero from Le Voyageur


    • Credits of Le Voyageur

    • Maika Munan
    • Guitar (Acoustic), Choir, Chorus, Vocals, Programming, Guitar
    • Shakara Mutela
    • Synthesizer, Percussion, Bass, Programming, Sound Director, Synthesizer Bass

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