Japanese-born bass player Niwa explains in this video interview [1] 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 [2]and Bisso Na Bisso [3].
Republic of Congo: Bass Player from Japan Learns Lingala to Collaborate with Music Stars
· Written by Lova Rakotomalala
Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Japan, Republic of Congo, Arts & Culture, Music