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(Quartier Latin) Academia
(Congo-Kinshasa)
Biography
Quartier Latin Academia (or Academia in short) was formed by musicians that
have left Koffi Olomide's band Quartier Latin after alledged disputes about
their remuneration. As with so many Congolese bands, artistic or personal differences or financial difficulties led to
several personnel changes as some of the band members leave and create a band of their own, but drawing on the name of the original band.
Academia draws musically strongly on Quartier Latin's sound, but innovations can be heard on
« Sanction », mainly thanks to the
invited musicians and because of the heavy bass tuning. Also, the track are more up-tempo compared to the original Quartier Latin productions.
The band turned out to be unstable in personnel too, and and later albums were rather albums by singer Sam Tshintu where the name Akademia was used as the accompanying band.
Musicians on "Sanction":
Rhythm guitar: Micke Evian, Lebou Kabuya.
Solo guitar: Lebou Kabuya.
Bass: Paty Basima "Bob Denard".
Drums: Luvengoka Zinga "Djoudjou Music", Kapangala.
Keyboards: Guy Synthé, Philippe Guez.
Congas: Charly Mbunda.
Shaker: Somone Dolce.
Animation: Somone Dolce & M'Boshi Bola.
Vocals: Sam Tshintu "Che Guevara", Bouro M'Pela "Jean Scram", Modogo Balongana & Marie José Gibon.
Invited guests: Jacky (Nég'marrons) & Pit Bacardi on track 2 Faux patron.
The band turned out to be unstable in personnel too, and and later albums were rather albums by singer Sam Tshintu where the name Akademia was used as the accompanying band.
Musicians on "Sanction":
Rhythm guitar: Micke Evian, Lebou Kabuya.
Solo guitar: Lebou Kabuya.
Bass: Paty Basima "Bob Denard".
Drums: Luvengoka Zinga "Djoudjou Music", Kapangala.
Keyboards: Guy Synthé, Philippe Guez.
Congas: Charly Mbunda.
Shaker: Somone Dolce.
Animation: Somone Dolce & M'Boshi Bola.
Vocals: Sam Tshintu "Che Guevara", Bouro M'Pela "Jean Scram", Modogo Balongana & Marie José Gibon.
Invited guests: Jacky (Nég'marrons) & Pit Bacardi on track 2 Faux patron.
Quartier Latin Academia: Sanction
Formed: in 1998 as an off-shoot of Koffi Olomidé's Quartier Latin
Style: Modern Congolese music / soukous / dombolo / rumba
Discography
Style: Modern Congolese music / soukous / dombolo / rumba
Discography
| Title | Year | Label | Remarks |
| Albums by Sam Tshintu & l'Akademia | |||
| Eyoma | 2019 | BMK La Paix Prod BMK009 | |
| Sacrifices | 2009 | Wedoo Music | |
| Sexy chocolat | 2004 | Aliyah Records LMBCD00049 | CD-single (4 tracks) |
| Quatre Coins Kandala | 2002 | Clarys Music RMP 308902 | |
| Albums by Quartier Latin Academia | |||
| Viagra | 2001 | Secteur Ä 3760030491502 | 2 CD |
| Sanction | 1999 | Secteur Ä 9901-2 (3760030490017) | CD |
Sources
Page added September 2001