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Swédé Lokolé

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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.

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