Republic of Congo: Bass Player from Japan Learns Lingala to Collaborate with Music Stars · Global Voices
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Japanese-born bass player Niwa explains in this video interview that his motivation for learning Lingala was to get better acquainted with the music scene in Congo [fr/ln].  Niwa is now also a Congolese citizen and has played with Congolese music superstars Tonton Zao and Bisso Na Bisso.