Isifi Lokole

Isifi Lokole Later Known As Isifi Melodia Were A Soukous Band From The Democratic Republic Of The Congo. They Were Founded In 1974. The Word "Isifi" Is An Acronym For "Institut Du Savoir Ideologique Pour La Formation Des Idoles" While The Lokole Is A Traditional Congolese Drum. Since Isifi Lokole Was Mostly Composed Of Former Zaiko Langa Langa Members It Is Sometimes Said To Be In The So-Called "Langa Langa Clan". Isifi Lokole Were A Creation Of Papa Wemba Who Left Zaïko Langa Langa In The Mid-1970s Together With Evoloko Jocker Mavuela Somo And Bozi Boziana. Isifi Lokolo Had A Widespread Success In Congo Their Most Famous Hit Was Amazone. Despite This In 1975 Papa Wemba Somo And Boziana Left To Create Another Band Called Yoka Lokole. Evoloko Continued Isifi Lokole For A While Eventually Changing The Name Of The Band To "Isifi Melodia". The Original Lineup Of Isifi Lokole Was Evoloko Athsuamo Evoloko Jocker Vocals
Shungu Wembadio Papa Wemba Vocals
Mavuela Somo Vocals
Bozi Boziana Vocals
Chora Mukoko Guitar
Djo Mali Bass Guitar
Biko Drums
Otis Koyongonda Lokole Drum Partial Discography
Ainsi Va La Vie Amazone 1975 Matembele BBangi Lisuma Ya Zazu 1976 read less