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Remmy Ongala

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A pioneering force in Tanzanian popular music, Remmy Ongala revolutionized the soukous guitar sound of East Africa while crafting socially conscious lyrics that addressed poverty, corruption, and injustice throughout his career spanning five decades. His electrifying live performances and fusion of traditional Tanzanian rhythms with Congolese-influenced guitar work made him a continental ambassador for pan-African solidarity, inspiring generations of musicians across the continent to use their art as a tool for social commentary. Ongala's legacy stands as essential to understanding how African musicians transformed global popular music while remaining rooted in their communities' deepest concerns.

Discography

Albums

Molema Pt. 1 / Molema Pt. 2

1970

Mosese Pt. 1 / Mosese Pt. 2

1970

Mume Wangu Pt. 1 / Mume Wangu Pt. 2

1970

Cisca Pt. 1 / Cisca Pt. 2

1970

Bakokabolakate Pt. 1 / Bakokabolakate Pt. 2

1970

Athumani Pt. 1 / Athumani Pt. 2

1970

The Greatest Hits of "Makassy"

1970

1[A] Molema / Athumani

2[B] Cisca / Mosese

Tembea Ujionee Pt. 1 / Tembea Ujionee Pt. 2

Ujaamaa1980

Maisha Pt. 1 / Maisha Pt. 2

1980

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3WOMAD Talking Book Vol. 1: An Introduction

Ndumila Kuwili Pt. 1 / Ndumila Kuwili Pt. 2

1981

Dunia Pt. 1 / Dunia Pt. 2

1983

Mariamu Pt. 1 / Mariamu Pt. 2

1983

Kipenda Roho Hula Nyama Bichi

1983

1[A] Mnyonge Hana Haki / Nauliza / Vero / Pesa

2[B] Penzi Ni Jahazi / Dereva / Kipenda Roho / Tabia Nzuri Kwa Watu

Munyonge Hana Haki Pt. 1 / Munyonge Hana Haki Pt. 2

1984

Yote Yana Mwisho Pt. 1 / Yote Yana Mwisho Pt. 2

1984

Kifo

1987

1[A] Kifo / Mama Mzazi / Mwanangu Selina

2[B] Narudi Nyumbani / Awaze / Mandevu

Nalilia Mwana

1988

1[A] Nalilia Mwana / Sika Ya Kufa / Tembea Ujionee

2[B] Ndumila Kuwili / Mnyonge Hana Haki / Arusi Ya Mwanza

On Stage With Remmy Ongala

1988

1[A] Sauti Ya Mnyonge / Asili Ya Muziki / Maisha

2[B] Kifo / Mama Mzazi / Narudi Nyumbani

Songs For the Poor Man

1989

Dkt. Remmy Ongala 89

1989

1[A] Nasikitika / Hakuna Matapeli / Chaguo Lako

2[B] Nani Ambembeleze Mwenzie / Tumetoka Mbali / Carola

Harusi

1989

1[A] Harusi / Pamela / Siri ya Usingizi

2[B] Asili ya Muziki / Kipenda Roho / Mariamu

Niseme Nini

1990

1[A] Niseme Nini / Bwana Mdogo / Utanikumbuka

2[B] Neema Pt. 2 / Tupendane / Nyumba Za Kupanga

Kilio Cha Samaki (Bongo Beat)

1990

1[A] Kilio Cha Samaki / Kibon Bo Bombo / Waseme Waseme / Uzazi Wa Mpango

2[B] Ujana Maji Ya Moto / Ma'azi Kwa Watoto / Ma'sha Ya Chips Kwa Kuku

Tunazikumbuka Vol. 10

1991

1[A] Siku Ya Kufa / Mume Wangu / Ndumili Kuwili / Penzi Ni Jahazi

2[B] Pesa / Dereva / Mnyonge Hana Haki / Usia

Tunazikumbuka Vol. 14

1992

1[A] Tembea Ujionee / Mariam / Usalama Barabarani / Lolango / Wanyama Porini

2[B] Bendera ya Taifa / Tabia Nzuri Kwa Watu / Nalilia Mwana / Mwanzo / Onyo

Mambo

1992

Belle Epoque

1994

The Kershaw Sessions

1995

Sema

1995