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Swédé Lokolé

First Name: Swede

Last Name: Lokole

Stage Name: Swédé Lokolé

Country: Congo

Born: 1920

Primary Language: French

Other Languages: Lingala

Bio

Swédé Lokolé is a Congolese musical ensemble consisting of musicians and dancers, put together in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The group was formed at the height of the civil wars in their native Congo in the 2000s. Members include Talamaku Nzinga, Anthony Nana Afful, Bertin Jean de Dieu Omo, Cyr Clotaire Ello, Abel Dibassa, Dominique Louya D., Joseph Matsimouna Math-Clotaire, and Hilaire M. Coppa. Their musical style is a blend of traditional music and funk. Amongst their releases are the EP Malamou! and the album Wait and See.

Discography

Albums²

Malamu2014 • AlbumTracks: 4

Wait and See2014 • AlbumTracks: 12

Label

Record Label associated with Swédé Lokolé - past and current.

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