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Papa Noël Nedule

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Papa Noël Nedule (25 December 1940 – 11 November 2024) was a soukous recording artist and guitarist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Biography

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Nedule was born as Antoine Nedule Monswet on 25 December 1940.[1] Because of his Christmas birthdate, he became known as "Papa Noël," and he is often referred to under that name (without "Nedule").[1]

He was once a member of the soukous band TPOK Jazz, led by François Luambo Makiadi, which dominated the Congolese music scene from the 1950s through the 1980s.[2]

Nedule was an original member and leader of the band Kékélé when it was founded in 2000, although illness prevented him from joining the band in some of its later recording sessions and tours.[3]

Nedule died in France on 11 November 2024, at the age of 83.[4]

Discography

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  • Put It Down (2024)
  • New Look (2021, Halle Rock)
  • Café Noir (2007, Tumi/ Nocturne)
  • Bana Congo avec Papi Oviedo (2002, Tumi)
  • Mosala Makasi avec Adan Pedroso (2001, Yard High)
  • Bel Ami (2000, Sterns)
  • Haute Tension (1994)
  • Ya Nono (1988, Rythmes et Musique)
  • Allegria (1986, Vilnair)
  • Bon Samaritain (1984, I.A.D.)
  • Tangawusi (1982)
Contributing artist

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Papa Noel". African Musicians Profiles. Archived from the original on 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  2. ^ Papa Noël Nedule Joined TPOK Jazz In The Late 1970s
  3. ^ Bessem, F.J. "Kékélé". Frank Bessem's Musiques d'Afrique. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  4. ^ "La musique congolaise en deuil, papa Noël Nedule est décédé en France, ce matin". Factuel.cd (in French). 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
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