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Reddy Amisi

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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 Live2024 • AlbumTracks: 21

Bailo Canto2022 • AlbumTracks: 16

Ligne droite2022 • AlbumTracks: 12

Les Grands Succès de Reddy AMISI2022 • AlbumTracks: 10

Maman angebi2015 • albumTracks: 9

Likelemba2010 • AlbumTracks: 10

Maman Angebi -LIve2009 • AlbumTracks: 9

Compteur à Zero2003 • AlbumTracks: 8

Étoile1999 • AlbumTracks: 11

Ziggy1996 • albumTracks: 8

Prudence1994 • albumTracks: 8

Injustice1993 • albumTracks: 7

Queen Lina1990 • albumTracks: 8

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