Henri Bowane (1926–1992) was an influential figure in the birth of the rumba in the Congo. He was the first professional boss and early mentor to the legendary guitarist François Luambo Makiadi, known as Franco.
Read more about Henri Bowane: Early Career, Rhumba in The 50s, Later Career
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