Gerry Dialungana
Gerry Kassia Dialungana (1951 - 2 February 2002), was a Congo music recording artist and solo guitarist, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He was once a member of the soukous band TPOK Jazz, led by François Luambo Makiadi, which dominated the Congolese music scene from the 1950s through the 1980s.[1]
Gerry Dialungana | |
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| Birth name | Kassia Dialungana |
| Also known as | Gerry |
| Born | January 1, 1951 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Died | February 2, 2002 (aged 51) |
| Genres | TPOK Jazz, Les Malous, Les Grand Maquisards |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, arranger, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1970-2002 |
History
He was born in Leopoldville, now Kinshasa, DRC, in 1951. During his youth, he was an admirer of Rochereau's singing voice. Gerry Dialungana taught himself guitar by mimicking Docteur Nico. "I didn't choose to be a musician," he says, "it just happened." After playing locally with several amateur groups, he made his professional debut with Les Malous, in 1970. In 1973 he joined Les Grand Maquisards, where Dalienst was a member. In 1976, he joined TPOK Jazz, where he became a member of the band's directional committee. The committee was composed of band members and was responsible for general operations, social functions, equipment, rehearsal schedules, and discipline.[2]
Discography
Gerry Dialungana is credited with the composition of the following recorded titles:
- Tembe Luntandila - with TPOK Jazz
- Kufwa Ntangu - with TPOK Jazz
- Mukungu - With TPOK Jazz
- Kuna Okeyi Obongisa
- Hommage a Franco - by Gerry Dialungana & Mantuika
See also
References
- Gerry Dialungana Took Over As Lead Guitarist Following Franco's Death In 1989
- Stewart, Gary (1989). "Rumba On The River". Cold Run Books. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2014.