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Alain Kounkou

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Discography

Albums⁸

Hot Soukouss2011 • AlbumTracks: 9

Succes planetaire2002 • AlbumTracks: 10

Top Millenium2000 • AlbumTracks: 8

Soukous correct exigé1998 • AlbumTracks: 9

Soukous Masters1992 • AlbumTracks: 4

Experience1992 • AlbumTracks: 4

Kindobika Tout Terrain1991 • AlbumTracks: 5

My Soukous Is Fantastic R.A.S1920 • AlbumTracks: 6

Singles¹

R.A.S. 100% Soukouss1920 • SingleTracks: 1

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