On This Day: June 5, 1989 – Tabu Ley Releases Live Album Babeti Soukous

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On This Day: June 5, 1989 – Tabu Ley Releases Live Album Babeti Soukous.

On this day June 5, 1989, Tabu Ley Seigneur Rochereau and the Afrisa International Orchestra released the live album Babeti Soukous. Known as one of the most influential figures in Congolese music, Tabu Ley helped shape the modern sound of soukous, a genre built on upbeat rhythms, melodic guitar lines, and rich vocal harmonies.

Babeti Soukous captured the high energy performances of Tabu Ley and his legendary orchestra, offering a vibrant showcase of African music recorded live. The album...
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