Freddy Ndala Kasheba (died October 2004) was a Congolese guitarist, singer, and bandleader who was based in Tanzania for most of his career.[1][2] In 1969, he emigrated from Zaire to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He became the leader of the group Orchestra Safari Sound in 1979, and remained its leader until leaving after a dispute with the owner of the band's equipment. He then started his own band, Zaita Musica, in addition to pursuing a solo career. His reputation in Tanzania was such that he became known in Dar es Salaam as "Maestro Supreme".[3][4]
Ndala Kasheba | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zaire |
| Origin | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Died | October 2004 |
| Genres | Congolese rumba • Muziki wa dansi |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1969–2004 |
| Labels | Limitless Sky Records |
Discography edit
- Yellow Card (Limitless Sky/Stern's, 2002)
References edit
- ^ Pareles, Jon (27 June 2003). "CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK; Oh, the Music Of Our Sphere". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Obituaries". Tanzanian Affairs. 1 January 2005. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Ndala Kasheba". Limitless Sky Records. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ Huey, Steve. "Orchestre Safari Sound Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
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