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  1. Soukous - Wikipedia

    Soukous (from French secousse, "shock, jolt, jerk") is a genre of dance music originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) and the Republic of the Congo (formerly French …

  2. SOUKOUSS NONSTOP MIX DIBLO DIBALA QUITAR COLLECTION - YouTube

    #soukous #sebene #rhumba 1. best soukouss • TOP BEST SOUKOUSS VIDEO NON-STOP MIX - SO... ...more

  3. Soukous Music Genre: A Brief History of Soukous Music

    Aug 6, 2021 · What Is Soukous? Soukous is a fast-paced, guitar-driven form of African dance music that originated in the former sovereign state of Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of the …

  4. Soukous Music Genre History and Style Description| African ...

    Soukous is a popular dance music from Central and East Africa. It is characterized by a strong, syncopated rhythm guitar, polyrhythmic percussion, and a smooth, sensual feel. Soukous typically …

  5. The Vibrant World of African Soukous Music: Origins ...

    May 13, 2025 · The term “soukous” is derived from the French word secousse, meaning “shock” or “jolt,” symbolizing its electrifying energy. Soukous became synonymous with energetic dance and high …

  6. How Congolese Soukous transformed African music and went ...

    Mar 6, 2025 · Yet Soukous, Congo’s golden sound, did exactly that. This is the story of how Congolese musicians created a musical empire that still influences global pop today.

  7. African Music Pages - An introduction to Soukous Music

    Soukous from the French word for "shake" is a generic term for modern Zairean/Congolese dance music, but now widely played throughout Africa, known as Lingala music in East Africa, Congo music …