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Reddy Amisi
First Name: Rémy
Other Names: Namwisi
Last Name: Ngoy
Stage Name: Reddy Amisi
Country: Congo
Born: 1960
Primary Language: French
Bio
Reddy Amisi, born Rémy Namwisi Ngoy, is a celebrated singer-songwriter from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He began his music career in 1975, starting as a vocalist for the group Chem Chem Yetu before joining other bands. Reddy Amisi gained worldwide recognition after he joined Papa Wemba's band, Viva la Musica, and contributed to hit songs like "Kotida" and "Lize Paradis". He released his first solo album, backed by Viva la Musica, in 1987, and followed up with his second album, "Queen Lina," in 1990. After departing from Papa Wemba in 1999, Reddy Amisi established his own orchestra, La Casa do Canto, and released several successful albums. Reddy Amisi remains a respected figure in the music industry.
Discography
Albums13
40 ANS DE CARRIÈRE -Concert Live
40 ANS DE CARRIÈRE -Concert Live2024 • AlbumTracks: 21
Bailo Canto
Bailo Canto2022 • AlbumTracks: 16
Ligne droite
Ligne droite2022 • AlbumTracks: 12
Les Grands Succès de Reddy AMISI
Les Grands Succès de Reddy AMISI2022 • AlbumTracks: 10
Maman angebi
Maman angebi2015 • albumTracks: 9
Likelemba
Likelemba2010 • AlbumTracks: 10
Maman Angebi -LIve
Maman Angebi -LIve2009 • AlbumTracks: 9
Compteur à Zero
Compteur à Zero2003 • AlbumTracks: 8
Étoile
Étoile1999 • AlbumTracks: 11
Ziggy
Ziggy1996 • albumTracks: 8
Prudence
Prudence1994 • albumTracks: 8
Injustice
Injustice1993 • albumTracks: 7
Queen Lina
Queen Lina1990 • albumTracks: 8
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