Ferre Gola

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Hervé Gola Bataringe, known professionally as Ferré Gola, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, and record producer. Revered as "Jesus of Nuances", he is known for his tenor vocals and is considered a central figure in the evolution of fifth-generation Congolese rumba. His lyrics predominantly revolve around themes of love, social support, and interpersonal relationships. Bataringe began his music career as a member of the Kinshasa-based band Rumba des Jeunes. In 1994, he was spotted and recruited by Werrason into the soukous band Wenge Musica. Following the band's dissolution in December 1997, Bataringe followed Werrason to the offshoot group, Wenge Musica Maison Mère. He gained recognition with his smash hit "Vita-Imana", which appeared on Wenge Musica Maison Mère's 1999 album Solola Bien!. In 2004, Bataringe co-founded the band Les Marquis de Maison Mère alongside Bill Clinton Kalonji and JDT Mulopwe. Read more

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