Ndala Kasheba
Ndala Kasheba | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Origin | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Died | October 2004 |
| Genres | Congolese rumba • Muziki wa dansi |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1969–2004 |
| Label | Limitless Sky Records |
| Formerly of | Orchestra Safari Sound |
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]
Life and career
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]
Discography
- Yellow Card (Limitless Sky/Stern's, 2002)
References
- ↑ 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.