Jerome Ogola puts succinctly "Why you must know Verckys Mateta Kiamuangana":
"Apart from being a talented sax player, having played with Franco's TPOK Jazz (1961-69), he is the first indigenous African to own a record label. He opened a then state of the art recording studio, Editions Vévé, in 1971. Vévé went on to nurture and produce the biggest names in the continent's music in the 70s: Zaiko, Lipua Lipua, Kiam, Maquisards.
"Unlike Franco who was a hoof eater from Sona Bata, Verckys came from a rich family. His father was a wealthy businessman in Leopoldville. Good footballers and athletes rarely come from Elgon View: they always come from slums. Poverty is known to nurture talent. He is a Kimbangiste like Topoké Fatale. This is a sect founded by Simon Kimbangu, a freedom fighter of DRC. Verckys learnt music in the church. He owned one of the biggest bands ever in the history of Congolese music, Orchestre Vévé. He is multi talented: apart from sax he is also a singer, guitarist, keyboardist and a talented studio engineer."

With an unerring ear for quality, Verckys recorded and produced Les Grands Maquisards, Orchestre Kiam, Bella Bella, Lipua Lipua, Les Kamale and Empire Bakuba, the most interesting bands to come up in his generation. He also recorded Thu Zaina (whose guitarist Roxy played on some Vévé recordings), Victoria Eleison and Zaiko Langa Langa. His label defined the new sound of Congolese music as it evolved away from the rumbas of the Generation Kalle to a more exciting dance sound. His singers [below] were so popular they broke away in 1972 to form Trio Ma-dje-si with their own band Orchestre Sosoliso and, recording for Socodi in Brazzaville, remained one of the top bands of the day.

With help from Roger Izeidi, young Georges, only 25, established a studio on Avenue Eyala, in Kasa-Vubu, Kinshasa. Vercky's early 70s recordings were collected on some LPs on the Sonodisc label, and his mid-career output as a producer appeared in a great 9-volume series Les Grands Succès des Editions Vévé on the Sonafric label, which featured many of the hits produced in his studio by Vévé and other bands such as Lipua Lipua, Les Kamale, Orchestre Kiam, and Zaiko Langa Langa. In 1972 he recruited Pepe Kalle and Nyboma, two youngsters from Bella Bella, to sing "Sola," "Mbuta" and "Kamale." He started orchestres Lipua Lipua and Kiam, named for himself. Their first hits were "Yoyowe" and "Masumi." He rented equipment to Nyboma and Lipua Lipua who recorded "Amba," "Mombasa" and "Niki bue," but as soon as they were established they quit Verckys' label and regrouped as Orchestre Les Kamale. On his visit to Kinshasa James Brown dubbed him "Mister Dynamite"! According to Jerome Ogola, the line-up in 1973, on the James Brown-influenced "Ndona" was Verckys on sax and shout-outs, Roxy Tshimpaka on solo guitar, Pierre Monongi Mopia on rhythm, Jim on bass, with five vocalists: Ramazani Nkalu-luaka, Tusevo Nejos, Feu Pepito, Pascal Mangwana (Sam Mangwana's younger brother) & Jojo Ikomo.

Verckys founded Editions Vévé in 1974. In 1976 he changed the name of his label to ZADIS (for "Zaire disc"). That year he issued "Papy Baluti" & "Muana Mburu" written by Francis Bitsoumani a.k.a. Celi Bitsou. The line-up at this time was Tino Muinkwa, Djo Roy, Nejos Tusevo, Pepitho Fukiau on vocals, Lambion on solo guitar, Aladji Baba on rhythm guitar, Ndolo & Celi Bitsou on bass, Bayard on drums, Ponta Vickys on congas, himself, Dibuidi and Sax Matalanza on saxes and Makamba on trombone. But after the success of "Muana Mburu," Celi Bitsou quit to go solo.

Verckys retired from performing to concentrate on his nightclub, his shop ZADIS on Place Victoire, his label, and promotion. His Vévé Center became the hot spot for Grand Zaiko Wa Wa, Langa Langa Stars, Victoria Eleison, Mbonda Africa, Afro International, Wenge Musica and other groups. In 1978 he recorded young sensation Koffi Olomide. In 1980 Verckys came out of retirement to release some new albums on the Vévé International label in Paris with his backing band also renamed Vévé International. Vocalist Diatho Lukoki was supported by Sonama, Michel Sax, along with Djo Mpoyi and Dizzy Mandjeku, formerly of OK Jazz (who quit to return to Franco). Luciana quit Viva la Musica to replace Djo Mpoy for three months. Later members included Elba Kuluma, Serge Lemvo, Asi Kapela, Rochesi and Lawi. Verckys was elected president of the Congolese Musicians Union in 1988. In 2008 Verckys was in hospital in Brussels for leg operations soon after completing a new album COUP DE MARTEAU.

Factual information adapted from an article by Jeannot ne Nzau Diop in Le Potential 18.02.2006

Part One: LPs

	Verckys et son ensemble TOUTE L'AFRIQUE DANSE VOL 11 (Ngoma J33011) 1971 compositeur: Verckys A1: Mfumbwa 1 2: Ekule ferros 3: Bolingo ya Bomuana 4: Yeba Olaki Ngai 5: Marie Suza B1: Mfumbwa 2 2: Marie Sango 3: Loboko 4: Tobina Bonne Annee 70 5: Tentation The smash hit "Mfumbwa" kicks off both sides of the LP (so you can flip it over for the genuine A-side, B-side pause and effect). Track 3, "Bolingo ya Bomuana," and "Marie Sango" were selected for Sono CD36599. "Loboko," a kiri-kiri by Djeskain was added to Dynamite Verckys (Sono LP360 016), but none of the other tracks was later anthologized.
	Verckys et l'Orchestre Vévé "Isabo" (NGOMA J 33 013; reissued as Sonafric SAF 50008 1975) 1. Isabo (Kelly) 2. Bea (Verckys) 3. Nadefa Nani (Jim) 4. Mama Djele (Verckys) 5. Bakomela Pema (Verckys) B1. Sakumuna 1 (Verckys) 2. Sakumuna 2 (Verckys) 3. Nakoloba te tolingani (Verckys) 4. Balobaka Ye mbongo Mingi (Matadidi Mario) 5. Moise Ou Anne (Matadidi Mario) These early efforts sounds like OK Jazz vocals and African Fiesta guitars. But "Mama Djele" (which was collected on RETRO 15CD) really stands out. The original album came out on Ngoma.
	Verckys et l'Orchestre Vévé "Vebeka Serment" (Ngoma J33 014, reissued Sonafric SAF 50009 1975) 1. Yebaka Serment (Verckys) 2. Restes avec moi (Bovic) 3. Marceline (Verckys) 4. Vincent (Verckys) 5. Mobutu Dix Ans (Verckys) 6. Mauro Sumbu (Sinatra Bonghat) 7. Marcello Tozongana (Max Sinatra) 8. Vicky (Verckys) also released as a single on ASL 7-3150 (Kenya) 9. L'Afrique aux Africains (Verckys) [Surboum Africaine] 10. Mabuse (Verckys) Originally released on Ngoma (with sides reversed). The Sonafric title "Vebaka Serment" is a typo for "Yebaka Serment" as is usual. The lovelorn ballad by Bovic is weird: warbly vocals over acoustic guitar as the singer starts to break down, all a bit overdone. "Restes avec moi," "Vincent," & "Mobutu dix ans" also appear on l'Afrique Danse no 11. "Marcello Tozongana" was anthologized on DYNAMITE VERCKYS CD & the Rough Guide CD CONGO GOLD (RGNET1200) in February 2008.
	Verckys et l'orchestre Vévé DYNAMITE VERCKYS (Sonodisc 360 016 1970) [Vévé 1] compositeur: Verckys vocals by Trio Majesi: Loko Massengo, Saak Saakul, Matadidi (uncredited) A1: Ah mokili [Kiri-Kiri] 5:07 2: Yeba olekaki ngai [Kiri-Kiri] 5:09 3: Annitcho [Rumba] 4:58 4: Mfumbwa 1 [Lingala rythme Mombetta] 5'40 5: Mfumbwa 2 [Lingala rythme Mombetta] 4:15 B1: Loboko [Rumba] 5:51 2: Nakokoka ata botongi [Kiri-Kiri] 4:43 3: Est-ce que nakobala [Rumba lingala] 4:44 4: Naboyi nkasa [Kiri-Kiri] 4:44 5: Linga ngai azua te 4:27 The opening track, "Ah mokili," could pass for OK Jazz, despite the Kiri Kiri rhythm. There's even a two-part harmony sax lead of the kind Verckys used to play with Isaac Musekiwa. "Yeba olekaki ngai" is more in the African Fiesta style (Bovick Bondo "Shamar" had sung & played bass with African Fiesta from 1967-8), with a jagged guitar lead. The Mombetta rhythm used in "Mfumbwa" chugs along and here the saxes set up the counterpoint to the mi-solo guitar. It's a blisteringly great cut. The "B" side starts out auspiciously with a great riff that sounds like a breakdown and some honking, as if they jumped into the song at the bridge. This band excels at that transitional moment where everyone riffs and no one knows where the song is going. Usually Verckys takes the opportunity to throw down some stellar sax. The outro of "Est-ce que nakobala" captures this spontaneous excitement perfectly. (This jam, "Nakokoka ata botongi" and "Mfumbwa" were selected for Sono CD36599.) "Naboyi nkasa" is another Kiri Kiri. We return to rumba congolaise for the final track.
	Orchestre Vévé "Baluti" (Sonodisc 360 106 1977) 1. Baluti 1 & 2 (Nguendi Aladji) 1976 2. Muana Mburu 1 & 2 (Bitshoumanou Boniface) 1977 3. Nakoma Juste 1 & 2 (Mwinkua) 1977 4. Mikolo Mileki Mingi 1 & 2 (Fukiau) 1976 5. Bilobela 1 & 2 (Kiamwangana Mateta) 1977 6. Fifi (Verckys) 1973 Just as dynamite as the preceding selection. "Mikolo Mileki Mingi" & "Bilobela" are both outstanding. "Fifi" was also a hit in West Africa (it appeared on a Stars from Zaire compilation). "Mikolo Mileki Mingi," "Baluti," "Bilobela" & "Nakoma juste" are all on CD 8478. The first three are collected on RETRO 15CD. Bitshoumanou is better known as Celi Bitsshou.
courtesy: bolingo.org	Verckys et l'Orchestre Vévé L'Afrique Danse No. 11 (Sono 360 027) A1: Sakumuna 1 & 2 (Verckys) 2: Vincent (Verckys) 3: Mobuto Dix Ans (Verckys) B1: Reste Avec Moi (Verckys) 2: Mama Djele (Verckys) 3: Cornelis "Vincent," "Mobutu" & "Reste avec moi" were all on "Verbaka Serment" (SAF 50009). "Mama Djele," a genuine smash hit, is on RETRO 15CD.
	Verckys et l'Orchestre Vévé Verckys à Paris (Sono 360 032) A1: Lucie Okolinga Ngai (Mario Matadidi) A2-3: Pronostic 1 & 2 (Max Sinatra) A4-5: Bébé 1 & 2 (Verckys) B1: Nakobala Yo Denise (Verckys) [Surboum Africaine] B2: Lina Omesana boye (Mario Matadidi) B3: Anna (Mario Matadidi) B4: Maria (Verckys) B5: Fami Zoba (Verckys) Features the trio of singers who broke away to form Trio Madjesi: Loko Massengo, Saak "Max Sinatra" Saakul and Mario Matadidi. B1 and 2 are collected on the Analog Africa CD 17
	Verckys, Orchestre Vévé, Orchestre Les Grands Maquisards (Sono 360 041 1969-71) A SIDE: Orchestre Vévé A1: Bankoko Baboyi (Verckys) [Kiri-Kiri Lingala] 5:02 2: Mbombo (Nkalu Luaka) [Rhythm Jobs] 4:50 3: Nakomitunaka (Verckys) 6:23 4: N'dia (Kunsita Matadia) [Rhythm Jobs] 5:12 B SIDE: Les Grands Maquisards B1: Dellya (Dalienst) [Jobs Lingala] 5:21 2: Maria Mboka (Dalienst) 5:55 3: Tokosenga Na Nzambe (Dalienst) 7:09 4: Biki (Dalienst) 5:12 My favourite Vercky's ballad "Nakomitunaka" appears here and stacks up favorably against four of the best from Les Grands Maquisards, a band that featured Ntesa Dalienst who broke away from Mangwana in Festival de Maquisards in 1969 to start Les Grands Maquisards. The exquisite "Nakomitunaka," recorded in 1972 and featuring the young Pepe Kalle on vocals along with José Bébé, is on CD36599. Last two Maquisards' cuts on Ngoyarto CD NG078. One oddity: "N'dia" is a note perfect cover of a Rex Lawson song with new Lingala lyrics.
	EDITION VEVE (Sono 360 049 1972-3) A1-2. Orch Vévé: Olingi Nakufa 1 & 2 (Kiamuangana) VV152 A3. Orch Bella Bella: Lipua Lipua (Mulemba) VV122 A4. Zaiko Langa Langa: Onassis (Evoloko Anto) VV128 A5. Orch Vévé: Diamile (Mangwana Nkai) B1-2. Orch Bella Bella: Sola 1 & 2 (Mulemba) VV112 B3. Empire des Bakuba: Massamba (Dilu Dilumona) VV116 B4-5. Orch Lipua Lipua: Kamale 1 & 2 (Nyboma Danos) VV129 reissued by Sterns digitally March 2015 Obscure issue on the SonoDisc African label; "Olingi nakufa" was also on SAF50080; Zaiko's "Onassis" was the lead-off track on their Mété la verité album. Interesting that it includes Bella Bella's track "Lipua Lipua" which led to that band's creation and then Lipua Lipua's "Kamale," which in turn led to the formation of Les Kamale (that song is included on CD36567). "Sola" can he found on Ngoyarto NG030CD. "Massamba" written by Dilu Dilumona can be found on Sono CD36539.
Courtesy: Ambiance Congo	Editions Vévé (Sono 360 073 orig: 1975) A1: Orchestre Makina Loka "Makina Loka" 2: Orchestre Continental "Kimpungu-mpungu" 3: Orch Grands Maquisards "Yoka choc" B1: Orch Grands Maquisards "Nzumba" 2: Orch Lipua Lipua "Fuga-Fuga" (Mulembu) 3: Orch Lipua Lipua "Mafiela" Another scarce LP on the Sonodisc label. Orch Continental's single was Vévé 210 (1975), Maquisards' "Yoka Choc" was Vévé 213 (1975), "Fuga fuga" was Vévé 193 (1975), collected on CD36566. (Note the Makina Loka here is the original incarnation of the band, before Ricardo Lemvo adopted the name for his completely different band.)
	Various Artists L'Afrique Danse avec Sakumuna Vévé [orange cover] (Sonodisc 360 091 (p)1975) A1: Orchestre Kiam - Memi 1 & 2 (Kanza Bayone) A2: Orchestre Lipua Lipua - Matoba 1 & 2 (Mbubi Malanda; elsewhere credited to Nzayadio) A3: Orchestre Kiam- Masumu 1 & 2 (Muzola Ngunga) B1: Orchestre Vévé - Lukani 1 & 2 (Tusevo) B2: Orchestre Lipua Lipua - Lemba Lemba 1 & 2 (Mbubi Malanda) B3: Orchestre Vévé - Zonga Andowe 1 & 2 (Matuti) Reissued as Voice of Zaire, vol 1 (Rogers All Star, Nigeria, RAS VOZ 1001); All of the songs were reissued on 45 by SonoDisc: Kiam's "Memi 1 & 2" was reissued as African 91.063, and then digitally from Stern's. "Matoba" was reissued as African 91.099. "Masumu" also appeared on African 90.979. "Lukani" also came out on African 91.095. "Lemba Lemba" reappeared as African 91.098 and was also reissued digitally by Stern's. "Zonga Andowe" came out on African 91.097.
	Various Artists L'Afrique Danse avec Sakumuna [green cover] (Sonodisc 360 101 1976-7) A1: Kamiki 1 & 2 (Muzola-Ngunga) Orchestre Kiam 2: Kiki Puelengi 1 & 2 (Nsimba Zoka) Orchestre Kamavasty 3: Mikolo Mileki Mingi 1 & 2 (Fukiau) Orchestre Vévé B1: Assana Muana Mawa 1 & 2 (Bompongo Assana) Orchestre Kamale 2: Masudi 1 & 2 (Nyboma) Orchestre Kamale 3: Nasepelisa Nzoto 1 & 2 (Mbanza) Orchestre Lipua Lipua Note: "Sakumuna" was the title of a hit by Verckys, which he took for a new label name. It would be great to know the personnel on these albums, even a picture of a dancing couple would have helped indicate that it is smoking hot, but then this is Sonodisc, so what do you expect? A lame abstract cover with only song titles and the further information that it is in Mono! A seething cauldron of mid-70s Verckys productions: Kiam, Kamale, Lipua Lipua and Vévé, along with the obscure Orchestre Kamavasty. The latter was the title of a hit for orch Bella-Bella, so we must assume it was a Bella Bella offshoot. Lovely Nyboma vocals (on Echoplex) soaring over it all. Great sax solos; pounding bass, guitar and drums reminiscent of the East African sound on a few tracks. "Mikolo Mileki Mingi" made it to CD8478 & RETRO 15CD. "Assana Muana Mawa" from Grands Succès vol 9, appeared with the rest of the B-side on CD36567, which true to Sonodisc form retains the glitch at 5 minutes in when they cut from the A side to the B side with a crude edit.
	Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol 1 Direction: Verckys (Sonafric SAF 50039) 1977 A1: Orch Kamale: Ngaseme-ngaseme (Mulembu) 9'40 (Actually track B1) 2: Orch Lipua Lipua: Yo na beya (Nkuka) [pasola] 10'20 SIDE TWO: Orchestre Engunduka B1: Engunduka (Matalanza) [pasola] 9'45 (actually 8'44 & in fact track A1) 2: Tshekande (Mateso Mampasi) [pasola] 5'30 (actually 9'10) 3: Yebisa Tina (Malonga Moussa) [pasola] 5'30 (actually 4'18) Notes: a screw-up in production means (at least) two tracks were switched or mis-labeled. Side A track 1 is "Engunduka" by Orch Engunduka. And Side B track 1 is "Ngaseme-ngaseme" by Orch Kamale. The Orch Kamale track is described as "folk soum en Lingala," sung by Danos Canta [i.e Nyboma]. Sax-player Matalanza was the leader of Orchestre Engunduka. These are the only three tracks I have heard by this group but they are solid jamming and a great lead-off to the series: Verckys would respond to another group led by a wild saxophonist. The tracks are mostly described as "pasola" which is a euphemism for straight-ahead rocking Congolese rumba with big horn arrangements. Adoyo on AfricAmbiance forum writes they were probably "nzonzing," i.e. a studio jam band, & he says they featured Les Trois M: Sax Matalanza, Tino Muinkwa & Djo Roy Matuti.
	Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol 2 Direction: Verckys (Sonafric SAF 50040) 1977 1. Ayidjo (Mulembu) Les Kamale 2. Bongisa Maloba (Nzaya) Orch Lipua Lipua 3. Bamo Kangi (Muzola Ngunga Francky) Orch Kiam 4. Bassala Hot (Verckys) Orch Vévé Star (CD Analog Africa 17) Note: At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, I must say this is hot. Great sax, speedy drumming, wonderful harmony singing. Lipua Lipua namecheck the band on "Bongisa maloba." Odd as it may seem the mi-solo by Vata Mombassa is also really stunning. "Bassala hot" is a Nigerian-style funk track in English. (Note: "Bamo Kangi" by Kiam was also called "Kamiki" and was released as a 45 on Sakumuna under that name.)
courtesy: Ronald Zee	Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol 3 Direction: Verckys (Sonafric SAF 50073) 1978 A1. Papy Baluti (Nguendi Aladji) 8'26 2. Vivita (Munshi Kuamy) 9'30 B1. Kalala (Muinkua Nvuru) 10'04 2. Likambo Ya Kokamua (Matuti Muana Siele) "Baluti" & "Vivita" both appear on Sonodisc CD8478 and the RETRO compilation. "Kalala" appears on CD8478.
	Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol 4 Direction: Verckys (Sonafric SAF 50074) 1978 A1: Distingué (Mbubi Malanda) Orch Lipua Lipua 2: Nasepelisa Nzoto (Mbanza Matadi) Orch Lipua Lipua B1: Zela mobali nayo mpo otuna (Kiesse Diambu) Orch Lipua Lipua 2: Mbale (M'Fui Muane) Orch Kiam "Nasepelisa Nzoto" is on CD36567.
	Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol 5 Direction: Verckys (Sonafric SAF 50075) 1978 Side A: Orch Kamale - Abissinia (Nyboma Mwan'Dido) Orch Kamale - Masua (Itshimanga Assossa) Side B: African Team - Ma Viky yee Zozo (Mulamba Panya) African Team - Monsieur L'Argent (Mulamba Panya) African Team - Mpo na G.G. Mawa (Mulamba Panya) African Team - Essous Spiritou (Mulamba Panya) "Masua" or "Maswa" is anthologized on Sono CD36567, as well as the King Jimmy comp Nyboma & Lipwa Lipwa Greatest Hits vol 2; "Essous Spiritou" by Mujos & African Team is on Sono CD36543, while his "Monsieur L'Argent" can be found on CD36570.
Courtesy: Bolingo.org	Orchestre Zaiko Les Grands Succès des Editions Vévé vol. 6 Direction: Verckys (Sonafric SAF 50076) 1978 A1: Ima (Bimi Ombale) 9'26 1977 2: Kin kiesse (Mantima) 10'00 1976 B1: Makoko (Lengi-Lenga) 9'16 1977 2: Toli Kulumpe [i.e. Toli ya kulu mpe] (M'Fui Muane) 9'58 1977 Possibly Verckys' greatest discovery, Zaiko were a youth band who, ironically, gave up on horns and started a musical revolution that swept Zaire and then the rest of the world. They re-recorded "Kin kiesse" in Japan on one of their world tours; it is typical of their high-energy approach (It is also the name of one of the second Lipua Lipua's vocalists). "Makoko" was collected on the CD "Mbeya mbeya." "Toli ya kulu mpe" which was anthologized several times, was on CD36547 credited to Yoka Lokole (M'Fui Muane was also in Orchestre Kiam).
	Les Grands Succès des Editions Vévé vol 7 Direction: Verckys (Sonafric SAF 50080) 1978 A1: Nakosambela kaka 1 & 2 (Matalanza) 9'59 Orchestre Vévé A2: Okomi boye 1 & 2 (Kilola Toko Diangani) 9'29 Orchestre Lipua Lipua B1: Naleli libala 1 & 2 (Mbuta Benazo) 9'27 Orchestre Lipua Lipua B2: Ndukidi 1 & 2 (Nzaya Nzayadio) 7'28 Orchestre Lipua Lipua Notes: Matalanza the sax player joined OK Jazz in 1979. "Naleli libala" is hypnotic but has not appeared elsewhere. "Okomi boye" & "Ndukidi" are on CD36567.
	Orchestre Kiam Les Grands Succès des Editions Vévé vol 8 Direction: Verckys (Sonafric SAF 50081) 1978 A1: Maketa (Shungu Pania) 10'00 2: Ifantu (Bakolo Keta) 9'29 B1: Bomoto (Muzola Ngunga) 9'04 2: Mbale (M'Fui Muane) 9'50 Kiam are a guitar-driven band in the Zaiko mode, featuring Lele on accompaniment and Bakolo Keta on lead vocals. "Bomoto" is a good example of their attack. "Mbale" is repeated from vol 4.
	Les Grands Succès des Editions Vévé vol 9 Direction: Verckys (Sonafric SAF 50082) 1978 A1: Andoya 1 & 2 (Nyboma Mwan'dido) Orchestre Kamale 2: Bilobela 1 & 2 (Kiamwangana Mateta) Orchestre Vévé B1: Asana Muana Mawa 1 & 2 (Bompongo Assana) Orchestre Kamale 2: Olela 1 & 2 (Nsongo die Valusie) Orchestre Kamale Notes: "Bilobela" is exceptional because of the trombone part by Makamba; it was collected on 2 Sonodisc productions & RETRO 15CD. The other three tracks are fine Kamale numbers with Nyboma in good voice.
	Les plus grands Succès Zairois vol. 2 (Sonafric SAF 50043 1977) The whole album includes: A1 Franco & l’O.K. Jazz – Dix makuta A2 Kongo Vox – Mibali ndoki A3 Verckys & son Ensemble – Okokoma mokristo A4 Cercul Jazz – Lily komikosanate A5 Johnny Roger & son Ensemble Cocorico – Bampita bawidi B1 Franco & l’O.K. Jazz – Club 53 B2 Kongo Vox – Ambroise mon amour B3 Verckys & son Ensemble – Sasa akeyi conge B4 Cercul Jazz – Foire nabisokin B5 Johnny Roger & son Ensemble Cocorico – Vivi tozongana A3 and B3 are the Verckys productions.
	Les plus grands Succès Zairois vol. 3 (Sonafric SAF 50044 1977) A3: Bawaka by Verckys et Son Ensemble B3: Nakokufa mpona muasi nalingi by Verckys et Son Ensemble
courtesy: Nostalgie Mboka	L'AFRIQUE DANSE AVEC LES ORCHESTRES KIAM ET LIPUA LIPUA (Sonodisc 360 111) 1977-8 Side A: Orchestre Kiam A1: Exode (Mack Joss) A2: Abeba (Bakolo Keta) A3: Bakule (M'fui Muana) Side B: Orchestre Lipua Lipua B1: Mfueni (Vata Mombassa) B2: Kendeke Malembe (Makaya) B3: Ndukidi (Nzaya Nzayadio) "Ndukidi" is on CD36567. "Mfueni" & "Kendeke Malembe" were on VVLP1007. "Bakule" & "Exode" were on VVLP1005.
	VVLP1001 EDITION VEVE - Hit Parade Volume One (1976) A1-2: Bassala Hot 1 & 2 - Verckys & Orchestre VÉVÉ A3-4: Nsayi 1 & 2 - Lipua Lipua B1-2: Natamboli moto 1 & 2 - Orchestre VÉVÉ B3-4: Memi 1 & 2 - Orch Kiam "Bassala Hot" on Analog Africa CD17; "Memi" on digital reissue from Stern's
	L'Immortel Vévé de Verckys (VVLP 1018) 1. Empoule (Kiambukuta N'Levo) 2. Conge Technique (Assi Kapela) B1. Dominer (Bitchoumanou) 2. Mambiki (Tekadiomona Zeus) Note: A Paris production with Celi Bitchou and vocalist & Assi Kapela. Kiambukuta is Josky's brother Serge.
	Verckys et l'Immortel Vévé Paris - Dakar (EVVI 86 1987) (with Luciana, Sergino, Elba) A1: Paris Dakar (Elba Kuluma) 2: Radio Matanga (Elba Kuluma) B1: Ngai Na Yo Na Quartier (Verckys) 2. Baboya Verité (Verckys)
	Vévé Immortel (2008 CD Release) Infiltré (master) (Tapis) Honoré (Grego Grego) Riddy (Clovis) Coup de marteau (Tapis) Doudou Bacho (Clovis) Fungola motema (Clovis) Fatumata (Tapis) A new band who apparently quit the boss after making this album. [Info from Frank Wouters] ... ... Part Two: Vévé productions with other bands
	Orchestre Bella Bella The early career of Bella Bella is marked by many sparkling and wonderful performances and the group gave rise to some of the greatest artists ever to emerge from the Congo, including Pepe Kalle of Empire Bakuba and Nyboma of Les Quatre Etoiles. The core of the group was two brothers Soki Vangu (Christian name Maxim) and Soki Dianzenza (Christian name Emile), who was seven years younger. Hailing from Boma, in Bas-Zaire, Soki Vangu started out singing for Negro Succès of Bavon Marie-Marie. He created Bella Bella with Shaba Kahamba, the incredibly talented bass player, in 1970. They had their own label, Editions Bella Bella and recorded in many formations and for several producers including Verckys. Verckys signed them in 1971 and, according to Gary Stewart, by June 1972 they had four songs in the top ten simultaneously! (Ngoyarto issued a 4 or 5 CD retrospective of their productions; I am vague about the number because they decided to reissue it and improve the quality of one or two tracks, taken from scratched 45s, after its initial publication. Having bought the original set many fans were disappointed with Ngoyarto for their slackness on this series). After many tussles, teenage Soki Dianzenza quit and the group soon fragmented. The younger of the Soki brothers created Super Bella Bella which was a flop and then had more success with Bella Mambo Renove, which featured Dino Vangu on lead guitar. But the fans didn't notice the absence of Emile as Verckys drafted vocalists Pepe Kalle and Nyboma into their front ranks. But Maxim quit Verckys to reform with his brother so Nyboma, Pepe Kalle, and guitarist Kinzunga Ricos regrouped as Lipua Lipua. Bella Bella's reunion was a huge success and they were named band of the year, dethroning Zaiko, in 1974. They lasted for 20 years under the elder Soki brother's direction with serious sibling rivalry seeing Dianzenza soon return to Bella Mambo, now with Kanda Bongo Man on vocals and Diblo Dibala on lead guitar (they would later join Bella Bella in 1979 before Kanda went solo). Soki Vangu's death in 1990 was followed two weeks later by that of his brother. (Info from Gary Stewart's book, Rumba on the River) VV singles: VV 61 Mandendeli part 2 b/w Lina VV 62 Massanga b/w Nakweyi ndeki (re: African 90 544) VV 80 Ngai nayo se lilita b/w Pete pe tosi tolali (re: African 90 581) VV 84 Sofele b/w Bana balela nzala (re: African 90 581) Mobali akenda voyage b/w Naboyi (re: African 90 553?) La Verité blessé (re: African 90 638) 1972; on Nyboma CD KJE1002 VV 104 Keba Nakobunga b/w Kimbundi (re: African 90 620) VV 111 Mbuta 1 & 2 (re: African 90 645) 1972 on Nyboma CD KJE1002 VV 112 Sola 1 & 2 (re: African 90 644) 1972; on LP 360 049 VV 122 Lipua Lipua b/w Nakosuka wapi (re: African 90 649) 1973; "A" on NG CD032 VV 123 Getu salayi b/w Libala kaka boye (re: African 90 655) 1973; "A" on NG CD032 VV 126 Toto wani b/w Nakufa boye (re: African 90 656) 1973
Courtesy: eastafricanmusic.com	LPs from Nairobi: Soki Vangu & Orchestre Bella Bella: Super Hits (Nairobi: ASLP 909) Bokilo Misere ya Libala Tolembaka Te 1 & 2 Bondeko 1 & 2 Kumisa Ngai 1 & 2 Soki Vangu & Orchestre Bella Bella Volume 1 (Petite Zizina) (ASLP 960 1982) Petite Zizina N'Zing Zong Amina, La Fille De Mon Coeur Soki Vangu Aye
	on CD: Verckys presente Soki Vangu, Nyboma, Pepe Kalle et l'orchestre Bella Bella (Eds Veve EVVI 16) Stereo remastered. 01. MBUTA 02. LA VERITE BLESSE 03. LIPUA LIPUA 04. SUAZE 05. MARCELUI 06. NONO 07. GETOU SALAY 08. LINA 09. BANA BALELA NZALA 10. SOFELE 11. NAKWEYI NDEKE Tracks 1-4 were issued on LP; the others were on Ngoyarto NG093 & NG094 on CD compilations: Vol 1 of Nyboma's Glenn CD covers his hits with Bella Bella: "Mbuta," "La Verité blessé," and "Suaze". Mwana yoka toli (Soki Dianzenza) on Sono CD36602 Jeunes vedettes Marcelui (Kinzinga Ricos) on Sono CD36602 Jeunes vedettes on Vinyl compilations: Sola (Soki Vangu) on 10 Years Ago Vol 1 LP Mbuta (Nyboma) on Music from Zaire vol 3 1972 Sola & Lipua Lipua on African LP 360 049
courtesy: Ronald Zee	Empire Bakuba Verckys présente L'Empire Bakuba (Ed. Vévé International EVVI 15 REM220 1981) A: Zabolo (Kabasele Yampanya = Pepe Kalle) Kay Tshim (Papy Tex) B: Souvenir Mpoli (Kinanga) Dianzenza (Ndolo Malo) (reissued as Hommage au Gabon (EVVI 105) with alternate track to "Souvenir Mpoli")
	Verckys présente L'Empire Bakuba LA BELLE ETOILE (Ed. Vévé International EVVI REM360) A1: La Belle Etoile A2: Paralyze Bis B1: Munu Tresort B2: Aziza all songs by Pepe Kalle reissued by Sterns digitally March 2015
	Verckys présente L'Empire Bakuba Pepe Kalle & Emauro (Ed. Vévé International EVVI 19 1982) A1: Amour propre (Pepe Kalle) 2: Madi Madimba (Matolu Dode Papy Tex) also a single VV-447 B1: Mpitisha bonne année (Pepe Kalle) 2: Botika ngai (Papy Tex) Two of the early albums produced by Verckys of this magnificent group which balances the wonderful vocals of Kabaselle Yampagna a.k.a. Pepe Kalle and Matolu Dode a.k.a. Papy Tex and Dilu Mona, with fierce guitars from Doris & Boeing 707. Despite their crazy on-stage antics (featuring their dancing dwarf Emauro), I saw them as one of the great traditional Congolese bands. Also they were unique in staying together for a quarter century (like the Kinks in London). Their line-up included Elvis Kunku on rhythm guitar, M.P. Cherie on bass, Samy Maracas on drums, Bileku Mpasi as "animator," and of course "Emoro" as the "added attraction." All tracks collected on the following CD.
	CD resissue of both: Les plus grands succès de l'orchestre Empire Bakuba de Pepe Kalle, Papy Tex, & Dilu Dilumona ZABOLO 1981/1982 The Serie Single Fetish (Ngoyarto NG052) 1. Zabolo 2. Souvenir mpoli 3. Kay-Tshim 4. Dianzenza 5. Madi madimba 6. Amour propre 7. Botika ngai (version originale) 8. Mpitsha bonne annee
courtesy: Ronald Zee	EMPIRE BAKUBA: Patience (EVVI 41 1984) A: La Belle Etoile (Papy Tex) Patience (Pepe Kalle) B: Jalousie Automatique (Papy Tex) Muana Bangui (Pepe Kalle)
courtesy: Ronald Zee	EMPIRE BAKUBA: Cherie Ondi (EVVI 45 1985) A: Djuna (Aneki/Pepe Kalle) Bitota (Dode Matolu = Papy Tex) B: Cheri Ondi (Dode Matolu) Mabiala Matshi (Mabiala/Pepe Kalle) Vocals: Pepe Kalle & Dilu Dilumona & Matulo Dode Solo: Ebuya Doris & Kinanga 737 Rhythm: Elvis Kunku Bass: Mepe Cheri Drums: Ringo Stars & Sami Ley (Info & images from Ron Z)
	CD: La naissance de l'orchestre Empire Bakuba NAZOKI (Ngoyarto NG085) 1. Nazoki (Molinga) orig: VV95b 2. Somo osali (Pepe Kalle) 3. Kanu (Dilu Mona) 4. Nakoluka yo Sabina (Papy Tex) 5. Maman Isola (Pepe Kalle) 6. O Changer ngai position (Rocky Mimi) 7. Libaku mabe (Molinga) 8. Nakobelela (Dilu Mona) VV90 9. Sanda (Papy Tex) 10. Kombe Dilu (Dilu Mona) 11. Massa 1 & 2 (Dilu Mona) 12. Milongo ya bana (Pepe Kalle) 13. Lundokisi (Pepe Kalle)
	Orchestre Lipua Lipua Nyboma Mwan'dido was born December 24, 1952 in Niokoi, a river village in Maindombe, Zaire. At the age of 16 he began singing with Negro Succès, but the death of Bavon Marie Marie effectively ended that band. In 1972 Nyboma recorded "Mbuta" with Bella Bella and it became Song of the Year. In March 1973 Vangu Soki quit the group and Nyboma & Pepe Kalle formed Lipwa Lipwa. Verckys agreed to let the Soki brothers keep the Bella Bella name and gave their instruments to those who stayed. Their first release was "Kamale" (in April 1973) which became Song of the Year in 1973. This was followed with hits like "Mombassa" & "Nkotela." The original splinter group from Bella Bella included Pepe Kalle, Ricos Kinzunga (solo guitar), Kayembe Zeus, Mbubi Malanda and Nyboma. They were joined by Tagar Mulembu Tshibau and Assossa Tshimanga (vocals), Pierre Bissikita was their rhythm guitarist; after a year he was replaced by Vata Mombassa who had played with Vox Africa and Afrizam. In 1975 key members left to form Les Kamale while Lipua Lipua regrouped under rhythm guitarist "Professor" Vata Mombassa. According to a poster on Youtube the 1975 line-up was Kilola Mwananzunga (soprano who replaced Nyboma), Mongo Ley, Nyaya Nzyayadio, Maurice Denewade, Vata Mombassa, Dona Mobeti, Benanzo Mbuta, Luciana Aspro. After this band, Vata Mombassa continued with a solo career, releasing EN COLERE in 1984 (AR0988). He also collaborated with Dizzy Mandjeku. In 2018 Vata Mombassa was reported as still active in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, while Nyboma was thriving with Kekele and other projects. . LES DERNIERS SUCCES DE Lipua Lipua VOL 1 (EVVI 07D) A1: Anifa (Malaku) A2: Mangaka (Nzaya Nzayadio) B1: No moke B2: Nono
	LES DERNIERS SUCCES DE Lipua Lipua VOL 2 (EVVI 08D) A1: Mila A2: Zonga Ndango (Matuti) B1: Nasala yo nini (Nkuka Gaston) B2: Ombale (Mbanza)
	Verckys prèsente NYBOMA, la Voix qui console (EVVI 145) Mombassa (Nyboma) VV183 Lemba-Lemba (Mbubi Malanda) Sakumuna SN-18 Matoba (Nzayadio) VV219 Mbondo (Vata Mombassa) VV165 Amba (Nyboma) VV174 Nouvelle Generation (Mbubi Malanda) VV197 Masele (Nyboma) VV137b Notes: "Mbondo" issued in Kenya as Bana Moja BANA 2, and "Lemba Lemba" issued in Kenya as Eds Elengi ELG27; reissued by Sterns digitally March 2015
	LES DERNIERS SUCCES DE Lipua Lipua VOL 1 (VVLP1014; re: ABC2059 cassette) A1: Noka (Nono Nkuka) 10'38 A2: Blanche (Lusuama Aspro) 10'05 B1: Mimi (Nzaya Nzayadio) 9'40 B2: You You (Lipua Lipua) 9'56
	Orchestre Lipua Lipua EDITIONS Vévé (Sonodisc 360 063 P1974) A1: Mombasa 1 (Nyboma Muan'dido) 5'30 2: Mombasa 2 (Nyboma Muan'dido) 5'30 3: Fuga Fuga 1 (Mulembu) 5'25 4: Fuga Fuga 2 (Mulembu) 4'15 B1: Niki bue 1 (Kinzunga) 5'17 2: Niki bue 2 (Kinzunga) 5'15 3: Lossa 1 (Vata Mombassa) 5'12 4: Lossa 2 (Vata Mombassa) 5'32 "Fuga fuga" & "Lossa" on CD36566; "Mombassa" on CD KJE1002.
	VVLP 1003 VATA MOMBASA & ORCH LIPUA LIPUA / SUPER HITS A1-2: Nasepelisa nzoto 1 & 2 A3-4: Distingué 1 & 2 B1-2: Nzela Mobali na yo po otuna 1 & 2 B3-4: Kinzenge Nzenge (all tracks except "Kinzenge Nzenge" were on Grands Succès vol 4 Sonafric SAF 50074 1978)
	Lipua Lipua The Very Best of L'Orchestre Lipua Lipua (VVLP 1007 ca. 1979) A1: Mfueni 1 (Vata Mombassa) 2. Mfueni 2 3: Namona ya wapi 1 (Maluku) 4: Namona ya wapi 2 B1: Se-Kizengi 1 (Nzaya Nzayadio) 2: Se-Kizengi 2 3: Kendeke malembe 1 (Makaya) 4: Kendeke malembe 2 Kenyan pressing. Here are the liner notes: THE VERY BEST OF L'ORCHESTRE LIPUA LIPUA (FEATURES "MFUENI'' THE HIT) The Incredible L'Orchestre Lipua Lipua band celebrated its fifth anniversary last June since when they broke away from Orch. Bella Bella of Soki Vangu to form Orch. Lipua Lipua. During its early stages orchestre Lipua Lipua was composed of members like Nyboma Muandido, Mulembu Tshibau, Kinzunga (Ricos) and many others and were recording under Vévé editions. It was after a year or so when some of the members decided to form Les Kamale under Nyboma as the leader and Kinzunga as the lead guitarist with Mulembu on the vocals and so Les Kamale was formed. After that Orchestre Lipua Lipua was reformed now stronger and Vata Mombassa was the new chief. Professor as nick-named by his colleagues for his skill in the rhythm guitar took over the band in 1974, and through his wise and dynamic leadership orchestre Lipua Lipua is proud of being one of the best groups in Africa. Apart from being the band leader Prof. Vata Mombassa is very much at home with the rhythm guitar and this is the source of the name Professor. Orchestre Lipua Lipua has the best harmonized team of Vocalists led by Kiloto Toko (High pitched voice). Mbubi Malanda one of the founders of the band, Tedia, Nzaya Nzayadio (So-Kizengi) and the newly enrolled vocalist/Composer Kien' Kiesse, all those vocalists are known for their strong compositions. A step back to Prof. Vata Mombassa who is said to be the busiest man in this band, as a leader he has a tough task, but all the same he has proved a most able leader. Professor Vata Mombassa's fame did not come through the guitar or his leadership only, but also from his hit after a hit compositions his last one is a good example which is already a world hit the single is entitled "MFUENI" This one he composed on return from a successful tour of west African States. This tour was a great success of Orchestre Lipua Lipua, and their records are said to be selling like hot cakes in West Africa. This long play is a compilation of their greatest Hits including a new track which is quite heavy composed by Maluku entitled ''NAMONA YO WAPI" Simply meaning where do I find you? With such a track you assured that orchestre Lipua Lipua is there to stay. JUSTUS M. KASOYA
	ORCHESTRE LIPUA LIPUA (RAS Records Nigeria VOZ 1002) A1 Nouvelle Génération 1èr 5:17 A2 Nouvelle Génération 2ème 5:42 A3 Tika Kosaboter Motema 4:24 A4 Mombasa 5:54 B1 Nsayi 5:20 B2 Kuelo 5:05 B3 Kinzenge Nzenge 1èr 5:04 B4 Kinzenge Nzenge 2ème 4:55 Pasi ya Mosapi vol 1 VVLP 83 (1983)
	LIPUA LIPUA 45s (Compiled by Juan Carlos & AJ) Amba 1 & 2 (Nyboma) Veve VV 174; African 90.789 1974; CD36566 Anifa (Malaku) Eds Sakumuna SN018 (Kenya 1983) Blanche 1 & 2 (Lusuama) VV266 1981 Distingué 1 & 2 (Mbudi Malanda) Sakumuna SN 43-176045 1977 re: African 91.494 Fuga Fuga 1 & 2 (Mulembu) Veve 193; re: African 90.888 1974; Agu Iroko Sound (Nigeria) AIS014 1975 Kamale 1 & 2 (Nyboma) VV 129; African 90.663 1973; Decca-Afric CD257; CD36567 Kendeke Malembe (Makaya) Eds Sakumuna 67 1977 Kinzenge Nzenge 1 & 2 (Vata Mombassa) VV225; Sakumuna SN32-3130; African 91.339 1976 Kobotama mobali pasi (Salabio) b/w Tika nasalika (Mputu) VV 149; re: African 90.744 1973 Lemba Lemba 1 & 2 (Mbubi Malanda) Sakumuna SN-18; re: African 91.098; Eds Elengi ELG27; LP 360 091 Libala Distingué (Vata Mombassa) (Veve 268) VVLP 1021 1988 Lossa 1 & 2 (Vata Mombassa) Veve VV 198; African 90.869 1974 Lusamba b/w Masele (Kayembe) Veve VV 137 1973 Mafiela 1 & 2 (Veve 203; African 90.915) 1975 LP 360 073 Mangaka (Nzaya Nzayadio) VEVE TS101 1978 Matoba (Nzaya Nzayadio) VV 219 bis; African 91.099 1975/91.200 1976; LP360 091 Mbondo 1 & 2 (Vata Mombassa) VV 165; re: African 91.013; Bana Moja BANA2 1975 Mfueni (Vata Mombassa) Eds Sakumuna 68 1978 Mombasa 1 & 2 (Nyboma) Veve VV 189; African 90.866 1974; Eds Namaco EN78; CD36566 Moseka Wetu 1 & 2 (Mulembu) [cavacha] Veve 175; African 90.790 1974 Mualuke 1 & 2 (Nyboma) Sakumuna SN 09; African 90.751 1974 Nala 1 & 2 (Kilola Toko Dangani) Eds Sakumuna 14 (?) Bilanga BL007; re: African 91.030 1975 Naleli Libala 1 & 2 (Mbuta Benzao) Sakumuna 58 1977; re: African 91.524; LP: SAF50080 Namona yo wapi (Maluku) VV281 1978 Nasali yo nini (Nkuka Gaston) VEVE TS-93 1980 Nasepelisa Nzoto 1 & 2 (Mbanza) SonAfric SAF1910 1977; CD36567; LP 360 101 Ndukidi 1 & 2 (Nzaya Nzayadio) Sakumuna SN 55; re: African 91.522 1977 CD36567; LP: SAF50080 9è Commandement 1 & 2 (Wunumbakidi Tedia) Veve VV 204; re: African 90.916, Eds Elengi (Kenya) ELG15 1975 Niki Bue 1 & 2 (Kinzunga Ricos) Veve VV 184; Eds Namaco EN77, African 90.864 1974 Nkotela (Kizunga) b/w Seli Ya Mule (Mulembu) Veve 138; African 90.691 1973 Noka (Nkuka) VV332 1982; re: Eds Sakumuna (Kenya 1984) Nono (Mbanza) Eds VEVE TS114 1981 Nouvelle Génération 1 & 2 (Mbubi Malanda) VV 197; African 90.868 1974 CD36567 Nsayi 1 & 2 (Nkuka) Sakumuna SN 24; African 91.227 1976 Okomi Boye 1 & 2 (Kilola Toko Diangani) Sakumuna SN-57; re: African 91.523 1978 CD 36567; LP: SAF50080 Olito (Mangenza) b/w Cote Sauvage (Nuanina Mpaku) Sakumuna SN11 Ombale (Mbanza) VEVE TS-91 1980 Panama (Vata Mombassa) VV286 1978 Se Kizengi 1 & 2 (Nzaya Nzayadio) Sakumuna SN 014 1978 Sendula (Aspro Lusuama) VV268 1978 Seto King 1 & 2 (Luasana Aspro) VEVE TS39 1979 Temperature 1 & 2 (Tedia Wunu Mbakidi) VV228N, Sakumuna SN 33; African 91.350 1976 Tika kosaboter motema (Kialungila) b/w Kuelo (Nkuka Gaston) VV148 1973; re: African 90.749 1974 Yala (Nzaya Nzayadio) VEVE TS-53 1978 Youyou (Mbanza) VV333 1981 Zela Mobali Na yo Po Otuna (Kiesse) Sakumuna SN 45 1975 CD: LIPWA LIPWA DE NYBOMA (Sono CD36566 1997) 1: Amba 1 & 2 (Nyboma) 11'18 2: Massele (Bissikita) 5'45 3: Nkotela (Kinzunga) 4'42 4: Niki Bwe 1 & 2 (Kinzunga) 10'14 5: Mombassa 1 & 2 (Nyboma) 10'53 6: Lossa 1 & 2 (Mombassa Vata) 10'16 7: Fuga Fuga 1 & 2 (Mulembu) 9'33 All tracks: Editions Vévé, includes the previous Sono LP and three other tracks.
	CD NYBOMA & LIPWA LIPWA GREATEST HITS VOL 2 (King Jimmy Enterprises KJE1002) 1. Mombassa 10'53 2. Amba 11'12 3. Maswa 9'50 4. Mbuta 7'43 5. Lusamba 5'10 6. La Verité blessé 6'11 7. Nouvelle Generation 1 5'06 8. Nouvelle Generation 2 5'33 9. Mondo 8'04 Orchestre Kamale Kamale were formed in 1975. The core of the group came from Lipua Lipua, while that group reformed around guitarist Vata Mombasa. The name was a friend of Nyboma's attempt to pronounce the french word "camarade" and he took it as the title of a song which was his first hit with Lipua Lipua. In 1977 Les Kamale represented Zaire at FESTAC in Lagos.
	Orchestre Kamale Les Editions Vévé présentent L'Orchestre Kamale & son célèbre chanteur Nyboma (Davos) (Sonodisc 360 019) A1: Ayidjo (Mulembu) 11'00 A2: Andoya (Nyboma Mwan'dido) 9'53 B1: Abissina (Nyboma Mwan'dido) 10'14 2: Zaina Mama (Nyboma Mwan'dido) 9'20 Note: "Ayindyo" is also known as "Ayidjo"; "Andoya" was the lead cut on "Grands Succès vol 9." CD: KAMALE & LIPWA LIPWA (Sono African CD36567 1997) 1. Maswa 1 & 2 (Nyboma) 10'49 [Ed. Vévé] 2. Assana Mwanba [i.e. muana] Mawa 1 & 2 (Assana Bombongo) 8'12 [Ed. Sakumuna] 3. Massudi 1 & 2 (Nyboma) 10'03 [Ed. Sakumuna] 4. Kamale 1 & 2 (Nyboma) 7'57 [Ed. Vévé] 5. Nasepelisa nzoto 1 & 2 (Nbanza) 8'22 [Ed. Sakumuna] 6. Ndukidi 1 & 2 (Nzayadio Nzaya) 10'30 [Ed. Sakumuna] 7. Okomi boye 1 & 2 (Diangani Kilola Toko) 9'48 [Ed. Sakumuna] After Kamale broke up, Nyboma joined the African All Stars in Abidjan. He created Kamale Dynamique in 1981 to distinguish the band from the other branch of African All Stars led by Sam Mangwana. Their hits are collected on NYBOMA AND KAMALE DYNAMIQUE (Stern's STCD3023). Nyboma Muan'dido Nyboma and Pepe Kalle were probably the most popular singers to come out of Verckys' studio. A three-CD retrospective on the Glenn label covers the early career of Nyboma with Bella Bella, Lipua Lipua and Les Kamale. He started out as a teenager when he quit his job as apprentice electrician to join Baby National of Freddy Malongo and for a while was in Negro Succès of Siongo Bavon Marie Marie. In 1972 he joined Bella Bella of the Soki brothers and by 1973 had scored hits with them which feautred the three voices of Nyboma, Soki Vangu and Pepe Kalle (Kabasele Yampanya. Lipua Lipua was formed by Nyboma with Mulembu, Kinzunga Ricos (solo gtr), Kayembe Zeus, Bissikita (guitar accompanist, who was replaced in 1974 by Vata Mombassa) and others, including Pepe Kalle, who left to form Empire des Bakuba. A look at songwriting credits shows who moved to form Les Kamale with him. Nyboma and Pepe Kalle teamed up in the late 80s for a triumphant reunion album, Moyibi.
courtesy: Zim Bida	Vol 1 1971-1974 (GM 312002 1998) Mbuta 1 & 2 (Nyboma) Bella Bella La Verité Blessé (Soki Vangu) Bella Bella Suaze (Bissikita) Bella Bella Nkotela (Kinzunga Ricos) Lipua Lipua Massele (Kinzunga Ricos) Lipua Lipua Mombassa 1 & 2 (Bissikita) Lipua Lipua Zaina Mama 1 & 2 (Nyboma) Les Kamale Vol 2 1972-1974 (GM 312003 1998) Kamale (Nyboma) Lipua Lipua Fuga-Fuga (Mulembu) Lipua Lipua Niki Bwe (Kinzunga Ricos) Lipua Lipua Lusamba (Kayembe) Lipua Lipua Amba (Nyboma) Lipua Lipua Moseka Wetu Lipua Lipua Vol 3 1974-1975 (GM 312004 1998) Ayindjo (Mulembu) Les Kamale Abissina (Nyboma) Les Kamale Maswa (Nyboma) Lipua Lipua Masudi (Nyboma) Les Kamale Assana mwana mawa (Assana Bombongo) Les Kamale Two CDs on Sonodisc also cover the same groups: LIPWA LIPWA DE NYBOMA (CD36566) 1. Amba (Nyboma) 2. Massele (Bissikita) 3. Nkotela (Kizunga Ricos) 4. Niki Bwe (Kinzunga) 5. Mombassa (Nyboma) 6. Lusamba (Kayembe) 7. Lossa (Mombassa Vata) 8. Fuga Fuga (Mulembu) KAMALE & LIPWA LIPWA (CD36567) 1. Maswa (Nyboma & Lipua Lipua) Eds Vévé 2. Assana mwana mawa (Assana Bombongo & Les Kamale) Eds Sakumuna 3. Massudi (Nyboma & Les Kamale) Eds Sakumuna 4. Kamale (Nyboma & Lipua Lipua) Eds Vévé 5. Nasepelisa nzoto (Nbanza & Les Kamale) Eds Sakumuna 6. Ndukidi (Nzayadio Nzaya & Les Kamale) Eds Sakumuna 7. Okomi boye (Diangani Kilola Toko & Les Kamale) Eds Sakumuna
courtesy: www.afrodisc.com	Orchestre Kiam Orchestre Kiam, formed in 1974, was named for Verckys himself. A Japanese fansite for the band listed this personnel: Muzola Ngunga : chef d'orchestre /chanteur Bakolo Keta : chanteur (EMPIRE BAKUBA 90 et BIG STARS) Adoli : chanteur (DEFAO et BIG STARS) Solola Sol Sol : chanteur Laza : chanteur Lele N'Sundi : rhythm guitar Djuke : guitare solo Sonora : guitare solo Dezai : guitare rythmique Morema : guitare rythmique Kady : bassiste Vechiko : batterie & ADIOS ALEMBA ancien musician de l'orchestre KIAM In the song "Kamiki" they shout out to Les Kamale. Two volumes of their Super Hits were issued by Verckys in Nairobi. The songwriting credits & liner notes on these suggest a second generation of members had assumed the name by then: Munzola Ngunga (leader, singer), Mfui Mwane, Nkodia Via Nkodia, Shungu, Kanza Bayone (later of Yoka Lokole), Lita Bembo, Bamueniki and Munkala Bebidad. In addition to a Kenyan following they had fans in Nigeria too, after appearing in the Black African Festival in Lagos in 1976. After the core of the band split with guitarist Souza Vangu soon after Festival Lagos to form orch Baya Baya, Adios Alemba and Bakola Keta joined Defao's Big Stars, while leader Muzola Ngunga and rhythm guitarist Lele N'Sundi joined Debaba in L'Orch. Historia. For more on Orch Baya Baya see my Congo in Tanzania page.
courtesy: bolingo.org	LP: Orchestre KIAM Editions Vévé (Sonodisc 360 062 1974-5) A1: YOYOWE 1 & 2 (Lele N'Sundi) A2: MUANA KIAM (Mboyo Bola) A3: KUNDE KUNDE 1 & 2 (Mzola Ngunga) B-1. BAYA-BAYA 1 & 2 (Bakolo Keta) B-2. NINA (Bakolo Keta) B-3. LOMBE (Botuli Ilongo)
courtesy: www.afrodisc.com	LP: ORCHESTRE KIAM SUPER HITS (VVLP 1003 - Phonogram, Nairobi 1977) A1: Azangai 1 & 2 (Shungu) 2: Yule (Munkala Bebidad) 3: Namaraley (Munkala Bebidad) B1: Mbale 1 & 2 (Mfui Mwane) 2: Makonda 1 & 2 (Nkodia Via Nkodia) Liner Notes: Orchestre Kiam is not a new name in the music world as when most of us hear the name of this group we are reminded of their Top Singles such as MEMI, KAMIKI, YANGA YANGA -- to name but a few. This group was formed only three years ago but as a result of their efforts they have managed to get themselves a good place in the Top list of best players of Zaire in 1976 and so they were sent to Lagos Nigeria during the Black African Festival. The name KIAM in its long form means KIAMUANGANA so when you hear this you know undoubtedly that Kiamuangana Mateta -- the Pop star is involved in one way or the other. I should say he advises them in the musical field and arranges orchestration. It is his own band but he doesn't play with them. The group is composed of very special members whose functions apart from playing instruments are known for their compositions -- people like Kanza Rayon, Munzola Ngunga, Bamueniki (Mwana-Moni Afinda), Lita Bembo, Nkodia via Nkodia to name but a few. This is Kiam's first LP in their Super Hits series and includes the latest and newest hit "Mbale" by Mfui Mwane as well as "Azangai" by Shungu. Join us and keep up to date with orch Kiam. -- Justus Musyoka Kasoya / Phonogram Nairobi
courtesy: rafa escobar	LP: ORCHESTRE KIAM SUPER HITS VOLUME TWO (VVLP 1005 - 1977) A1: Bakule A2: Exode B1: Meta M.M. B2: Yayona
courtesy: discogs.com	Orch Kiam 45s: Azangai (Shungu) VV222 (re: African 91.201 1976) Baya Baya 1 & 2 (Bakolo Keta) VV185 LP 360 062 Bomoto Pts 1 & 2 (Muzola Ngunga) VV247; also SN 001 (re: African 91.539) Ifantu (Bakolo Keta) VV248 (also SN008N, re: African 91.541 1977) Kamiki 1 & 2 (Muzola Ngunga) Sakumuna SN25 1975 (re: African 91.228; also VV 218; also VV263 1983) Kunde Kunde (Muzola Ngunga) VV186 (re: African 90.886 1974) LP 360 062 Maketa (Shungu Pania) VV248 (Re: African 91.540 1977) Makonda 1 & 2 (Nkodia via Nkodia) Sakumuna SN27 1976 (re: African 91.228) Masumu 1 & 2 (Muzola Ngunga) VV7-224 (Kenya?); Sakumuna SN13 1975 (re: African 90.979) Mayika (Munzola Ngunga) b/w Ya Ngambo (Mboyo Bola) Eds Elengi ELG 4; also VV167 1974 (re: African 90.764) Mbale 1 & 2 (M'Fui Muane) Sakumuna SN35 1977 (re: African 91.495; also VV 239N = N indicates Nairobi issue) Memi 1 & 2 (Kanza Bayone) Sakumuna SN15 (re: African 91.063 1975) Moni Afinda 1 & 2 (Bamueniko) Sakumuna SN26 (re: African 91.309 1976) Nina (Bakolo Keta) b/w Lola (Botuli Ilonga) VV 170 (re: African 90.822 1974) LP 360 062 Pamuzo Pts 1 & 2 VV 258 Ya Yo Na 1 & 2 (Muzola Ngunga) SN66 (Re: African 91.582 1977) Yanga-Yanga (Bamueniko) b/w Kobondela (Denewade) Sakumuna SN12 1975 (re: African 90.978) Yoyowe (Lele N'Sundi) VV207; LP 360 062 Yule b/w Niamaraley (Munkala Bebidad) Sakumuna SN36 1976 (re: African 91.351)
	Orchestre Stukas Orchestre Stukas L'AFRIQUE DANSE (Sonodisc 360 131 P1979) A1: C'est la vie (Suke Bola) [Ed. Nationale] 2: Esta bibisha (Lita Bembo) [Ed. Vévé] B1: Colombo (Lita Bembo) [Ed. Vévé] 2: Awuti poto (Lita Bembo) [Ed. Vévé] Note: The companion volume 360 130 has no Vévé tracks on it
	Zaiko Langa Langa ZAIKO LANGA LANGA Mété la verité (Editions Vévé EVVI 104) A1: Onassis 2: Vie ya mosolo 3: Mété la verité B1: Bepe ya munu 2: Bakumba 3: Yo nalinga 1 & 2 "Onassis" & "Bakumba" collected on FDB300241 CD C'est la Verité; "Bepe ya munu" on Sono CD36539 L'AFRIQUE DANSE AVEC ZAIKO LANGA LANGA (Sonodisc 360 092 P1973-5) A3: Vie ya mosolo (Jose Teddy Sukami) 5'20 [Ed. Vévé] B3: C'est la verité (Jules Shungu) 5'04 [Ed. Vévé] CD: Les plus grands succes de l'orchestre ZAIKO LANGA LANGA SENTIMENT AWA (NGOYARTO NG 099) 1. Sentiment Awa (Nyoka Longo) 1978 [Ed Vévé] 2. Essesse (Lengi Lenga) 1981 [Ed Vévé] 3. Kinshasa Makambo (Bimi Ombale) 1981 [Ed Vévé] 4. Lolita 1er version (Bimi Ombale) [Ed. Molende] 5. Deception Likinga (Likinga Redo) 1979 [Ed Vévé] 6. Youyou (Bimi Ombale) 1977 [Ed Vévé] 7. Cherie Nzembo bis (Nyoka Longo) 1981 [Ed Vévé] 8. Mbelengo 1er version (Bimi Ombale) [Ed. Molende] Part Three: Paris issues by Verckys
	Verckys et l'immortel Vévé "Nalobaka na Tina" (EVVI 01 1980) A: Nalobaka na Tina (Verckys) 2: Mopanzi na Wuta Lengema (Luntadila) B: Akipaka ngai te (Verckys) 2: Détresse (Makanzu)
	Verckys et l'immortel Vévé (EVVI 02 Seliba 1980) 1. Seliba (Verckys) 2. Maza (Matadi de la France) 3. Pinjoli Ya Lolango (Luntadila) 4. Muje Kabongo (Makamba Dali) Note: The Polygram reissue has different tracks: Verckys et l'immortel Vévé vol 2 (EVVI 02D 1980) 1. Ditutala 2. Muje Kabongo 3. Ponjoli Ya Lolango 4. Taty
	Verckys et immortel Vévé (EVVI 11D also Sacodis Abdjan: LS65) A1: Dribling Ya Somo (Verckys) 2: Djumani (Basengola) B1: Obaluki (Verckys) 2: Espoir Perdu (Didelo) The liner notes by journalist Père Ngoy call this "the return of Verckys": It's a strong set with two good new numbers from Verckys, "Dribling ya somo" and "Obaluki." Tracks A1 & 2 are reversed because A2 has the chorus "Dribling ya somo" and a blistering guitar and sax outro, complete with big horn chorus, a trombone solo, and exhortations from the singers.
	L'Immortel Vévé Est-ce Que? (EVVI 63D) (also Rhythmes et Musique REM650) 1. Est-ce Que (Kiam - Mateta Verckys) 2. Monimambu (Mantuika) 3. Dada (Bonyeme) 4. Monsieur Raison (Kiambukuta) Note: Is "Monimambu" about the spirit, or Jimmy Monimambo the Congolese singer who moved to East Africa in the 70s? Thierry Mantuika Kobi joined Vévé after leaving OK Jazz in 1987 but rejoined Franco in 1988. A pretty laid-back album in the Paris style (fortunately pre-drum machine) but the dread crappy synth kicks in during the last number. / / Title checklist of the EVVI Label = reissued digitally in 2015 by Stern's [for titles in this section, thanks go to bolingo.org, Papa Mundele, Zim Bida & Stern's] (EVVI 01) Verckys & le Vévé - vol. 1 (EVVI 02) Orchestre Vévé - vol. 2 Seliba (1980)
courtesy: Ambiance Congo	(EVVI 02D) Verckys et l'immortel Vévé, Vol 2 (EVVI 03) Zaiko Langa Langa - Crois-moi (1980)
	(EVVI 05) L'Orchestre Minzoto Wella Wella dans Caneton à l'aisement (1980) Fala (Ambele Mondo) Lubutu (Malembe Chant) Pingula (Ya Kuva) (Matuti Mwana Siele "Djo Roy") Santa Maria (Matuti Djo Roy)
courtesy: Ambiance Congo	(EVVI 07D) LES DERNIERS SUCCES DE Lipua Lipua VOL 1 Anifa Mangaka No moke Nono (EVVI 08D) LES DERNIERS SUCCES DE Lipua Lipua VOL 2 Milfa (= Mafiela?) Zonga Ndango (Matuti) Nasala yo nini Ombale (EVVI 09) Djuna Djanana - Mr Plus Normal Normal (1989) Ami Boda-Boda Famy Kashala Elegant Kito Princesse Bokomo Dezy Senga Bolla (EVVI 10D) Le Grand Maitre Waku Manuaku & Grand Zaiko Wa Wa (1980) (EVVI 11D; also released as LS 65) Verckys et l'Orchestre Vévé
	(EVVI 12D) Le Seigneur Rochereau - Mazé (1982) Mazé Mbanda Monument Maika Mr Malonga (All tracks composed by Tabu Ley Rochereau)
courtesy: Ambiance Congo	(EVVI 13D) Tabu Ley Rochereau & Mbilia Bel Mpeve ya Longo (1984) Mpeve ya Longo Kashama Jalousie Mal Placée On a Raconte
	(EVVI 14D) EVVI presente "Le Seigneur Rochereau" - Mpeve a N'longo (1984) Mpeve a N'longo (Tabu Ley) Sima na ngai (Tabu Ley) Loumousou (Shaba Kahamba) Bombanda Jamais (Diasi) Not only are these different tracks from above issue, the title is meaningless. One explanation would be Rochereau rerecorded the title song without Mbilia Bel and added three different tracks for the reissue.
	(EVVI 15D) Verckys présente Empire Bakuba (1981) Zabolo (Kabasele Yampanya) Kay-tshim (Papy Tex) Souvenir Mpoli (Kinanga Empire Bakuba) Dianzenza (Ndana Malu) (All tracks on Ngoyarto CD Zabolo) (EVVI 16) Verckys présente Soki Vangu, Nyboma, Pepe Kalle et l'orchestre Bella Bella Mbuta La verité blessé Lipua Lipua Suaze
	(EVVI 16D) Verckys présente Langa Langa Stars vol 2 (1981) Requiem (Evoloko Joker) Parfum na ngai (Djuna Dianana RTL) Ata pneu ya reserve Nandimi (Bozi Boziana) Gloria Mangasa (Dindo Yogo) (EVVI 17) Langa Langa Stars - Avenir Mbeya (1983) (EVVI 18) Verckys présente les 7 patrons de Langa Langa Stars Tete Africain Peche Mortel Bakutu bis La Mignone
	(EVVI 19) Verckys présente L'Empire Bakuba dans Amour Propre (1982) Amour propre (Pepe Kalle) Madi Madimba (Papy Tex) Mpitisha bonne année (Pepe Kalle) Botika ngai (Papy Tex)
courtesy: Ambiance Congo	(EVVI 20) Victoria Eleison - Okosi ngai mfumu (1984) (EVVI 21) Manuaku Waku & Grand Zaiko Wa Wa - Eke ya pamba (EVVI 22) Langa Langa Stars - Likombe (1985)
	(EVVI 23) Verckys présente Afro International (Effacer le Tableau) (1984) Effacer le Tableau (Shiko Mawatu) Mukoma (Mimi Ley) Mère puissance (Shiko Mawatu) Mère géographie (Mimi Ley)
	(EVVI 24) Verckys présente Langa Langa Stars & Choc Stars (1985) Moyeké; Nzembo elengui Tshala Labara (EVVI 25) Vonga Aye - Pare-Chocs
	(EVVI 37) Djo Mpoyi & Tiers Monde Cooperation Cherie Muikuayi Kajinga Cherie Muikuayi Vieux ya quartier Solo na ngai (Ed. Veve International reissued on CD) (EVVI 38) Michel Boyibanda - Ebuka System's
	(EVVI 39; REM 370) Verckys présente Victoria & Emeneya Sango Mabala Commission (P.1984) Sango Mabala Commission (Petit Prince) Safi sana (Joli Mubiala) Makele (Malembe Chant) Zenobi (Pambou Cartouche) (EVVI 40; REM 480) Langa Langa Stars - K.O. Debout (EVVI 41) Empire Bakuba - Patience (EVVI 42) Emeneya & Victoria Eleison - Surmenage (1984) (EVVI 43) Mimi Ley & Afro National - Kobange (EVVI 44) Afro International avec Jolie Detta - Kobange (EVVI 45) Pepe Kalle & Empire Bakuba - Cherie Ondi (1985) (EVVI 46) Victoria Eleison - Kimpiatu 1986) (EVVI 47 Emeneya & Victoria Eleison - La Carte qui gagne (1986) (EVVI 49) Debaba et Historia - Kayikoley - Kayikoley/Muke/Mille Baisers/Mama Lome (EVVI 52) Emerite Emeneya, Safro Manzangi & Victoria Eleison - Ambenzo (EVVI 55) Papa Wemba et son Viva la Musica - Beau Gosse ya Paris (EVVI 56) Emeneya Emerite et le Victoria Eleison Wabelo A1 Wabelo A2 Jamaika B1 Presser Te B2 Mensonge (EVVI 63D) L'Orchestre Vévé Est-ce que? P.1985 (EVVI 64) Grand-père Bozi Boziana et l'Anti Choc - Mansangana/Mami Kenge/Tsitsha/Shuna (EVVI 69) Verckys présente Monza 1er et Les Stars Magnats - Fleur du Lac (EVVI 70) Langa Langa? Manhattan (1987)
	(EVVI 71) Langa Langa Stars with Evoloko Jocker - Doné Bis (1987) Doné Bis (Evoloko Joker) Alika Ndioli Malako) Emotion Sika (Koko Anana) Souvenir Mazeya Leye) (EVVI 73) Verckys présente Grand Pere Bozi Boziana (EVVI 80) Afro International de Mimi Ley (with Shiko Mawatu) (EVVI 81) Verckys présente Le Super Wa Wa de Djo Nickel (EVVI 85) Bozi Boziana & Anti Choc - Mon marie est Gabonais P.1990 (EVVI 86) Orchestre Vévé Paris - Dakar (EVVI 86?) Diatho Kukoko et l'Immortel Vévé Ca c'est toi Ca c'est toi/Mwanke/Malipo/Emina (1987)
	(EVVI 89) Verckys présente Desuza et Dikoël & l'Orchestre Immortel Vévé (1986) Sentiment Marine (Do Dickoël) Tshamala Miwambo (De Souza) Adieto (De Souza) Ekuemoto (Do Dickoël) (EVVI 100) Emeneya - Verckys presente Jo Kester Emeneya (EVVI 104) Verckys présente Zaiko Langa Langa Mete la verité (EVVI 105) Empire Bakuba de Pepe Kalle "Hommage au Gabon"- A: Zabolo / Kay-Tshim / B: Dianzenza / Kiwaka (reissued by Disco Stock Abidjan as LP7996; see also NGOYARTO CD052) (EVVI 112) Verckys / Sergino et L'Immortel Vévé --A1. L'Homme c'est l'Homme A2. Ela; B1. Abwangle B2. Aleko
	(EVVI 120) Le Dr. Emeneya et Victoria Eleison: Mokosa (1987) Mokosa (Emeneya) Riva Dimbala (Boloko Manzangi Anau) Made (Boloko Manzangi Anau) Confiance Aveugle (Boloko Manzangi Anau) (EVVI 122) Les editions VEVE présentent Bozi Boziana et l'Anti Choc - Sans Frontières (1987) (EVVI 140) Evoloko Jocker & Orchestre Langa Langa Stars - CD REISSUE (EVVI 144bis) Pépé Kalle & Empire Bakuba - Dianzenza CD REISSUE
	(EVVI 145) Nyboma & L'Orchestre Lipua- Lipua: Nyboma, la Voix qui console Mombassa (Nyboma) (On KJE1002 CD; 36566CD) Lemba-Lemba (Mbubi Malanda) (on 360 091 LP) Matoba (Nzayadio) (on 360 091 LP) Mbondo (Vata Mombassa) Amba (Nyboma) (on 36566CD) Nouvelle Generation (Mbubi Malanda) (On KJE1002 CD) Masele (Nyboma) (on CD 36566 & 36532) (EVVI 151) Koffi Olomidé - Etoile Du Nord - CD REISSUE (EVVI 155) Orchestre Vévé - Immortel Vévé (2008) - CD REISSUE
	(EVVI 156) Verckys présente Zico Man Afro Soucous Mabina Onu Cette fois-ci Amanda S'il vous plait Wabelo Federal Mon choix Neutre Deception Debout congolais Samedi soir Stop SIDA All compositions by Zico
	(EVVI999) Le Prince Youlou Mabiala & TPOK Jazz de l'an 2000 avec Verckys au Saxo-Alto Le Verdict Le Verdict Princesse Ada Kacha Divorce Oleta Amour Aime Kimpala Molengo Adieu Pepe Kalle Yampanya All compositions by Youlou Mabiala
	(REM610) Emeneya Emerite et le Victoria Eleison Presser Te Presser Te (Samba Mpasi Patcho Stars) Mensonge (Tembo Kilutete "Pinos") Wabelo (Nseka Fatima Lola) Jamaica (Koya Ngonda) *** ***
	LPs issued in Lagos Various Artists - MUSIC FROM ZAIRE Vol. 1 (DERAM DLPS 001) Released 1977 by Decca (West Africa) Ltd, Distr by Rogers A1 Orch. Lipua-Lipua "Nsayi" pt 1 (Nkuka) A2 Orch. Les Kamale "Ayi Djo" (Mulembu) A3-4 Orchestre Kamale "Masua" 1 & 2 (Tshimanga Assossa) B1-2 Orch. Lipua-Lipua "Kinzenge Nzenge" 1 & 2 (Vata Mombasa) B3-4 Orch. Lipua-Lipua "Temperature" 1 & 2 (Tedia Wunu Mbakidi) Note: the playlist on the back is completely different from the actual songs on the record, leading me to suspect that the covers were messed up and the so-far undiscovered volume two (DERAM DLPS 002) has this track list: Side A: Orch Kiam "Kamiki" 1 & 2 [Sakumuna 25]; Orch. Kamale "Abissinia" 1 & 2 [Eds VEVE 225]; Side B: Orch Kiam "Moni Afinda" 1 & 2 [Sakumuna SN26]; Orch Kiam "Azangai" 1 & 2 [VV222]. (P) 1977
	Various Artists - STARS OF ZAIRE Vol. 3 (Soundpoint SOP 01) Released 1981 by Decca (West Africa) Ltd A1: "Vincent" by Verckys (1975) A2: "Basi Mawate" by Orch Conga de la Capitale A3: "Ah Congo" A4: "Tangana" by Cobantou B1: "Shama Shama" by orch Cavacha (also on SOP044 vol 6) B2: "Republique du Zaire (Refrain)" by OK Jazz B3: "Fanta Diara" by Nico & African Fiesta B4: "Vea Mokonzi" by Zinga and Kin-Bantous cover says vol 3, but probably vol 1 based on catalogue number, or else it was done to distinguish it from the "MUSIC OF ZAIRE" series which had reached two volumes
	Various Artists - STARS OF ZAIRE Vol. 4 (Soundpoint SOP 02) Released 1981 by Decca (West Africa) Ltd, but possibly 1977 A1: "Olingi N'Kufa 1" by Veve (1972 VV152a) A2: "Olingi N'Kufa 2" by Veve (1972 VV152b) A3: "Suzanna" by Nico & African Fiesta A4: "Nzongo" by Nico & African Fiesta B1: "Photo Madjesi" by Trio Madjesi & Orch Sosoliso B2: "Weekend" B3: "Tozali Kozila" by Mujos, Rochereau & African Fiesta B4: "Fiesta Kombo Ya Sika" by African Fiesta cover says "vol 4"; evidence suggests it is vol 2
	MUSIC FROM ZAIRE VOL 3 (Soundpoint SOP041 1977) Track A3: Orch Lipua Lipua "Kamale pt 1" B1: Orch Vévé "Ndona pt 2" B2: Orch Bella Bella "Mbuta pt 2" (Nyboma)
	STARS FROM ZAIRE VOL 4 (Soundpoint SOP042) Track A1: Orch. Bella-Bella "Sola pt 2" B3: Orch Vévé "Mfumbwa pt 2" B4: Orch. Bella-Bella "Nakomitunaka"
courtesy: John Beadle/Likembe	MUSIC FROM ZAIRE VOL 6 (Soundpoint SOP044) Side A: Orch Kiam: Baya Baya pt 2 (Studio Mobile Vévé) Orch Lipua Lipua: Mombasa (Studio Mobile Vévé) Orch Lipua Lipua: Tika Kosaboter Motema (Studio Mobile Vévé) Orch Lipua Lipua: Kuelo (Studio Mobile Vévé) Side B: Orch Lipua Lipua: Nouvelle Génération pts 1 & 2 Orch Bella-Bella: Mwana Yoka Toli Orch Cavacha: Shama Shama pt 2 "Yoka toli" on Sono CD36546 Jeunes Vedettes
via: discogs.com	VOICE OF ZAIRE VOL 1 [Nigerian issue] Kiam, Lipua Lipua, Vévé RAS Rogers All Stars (VOZ 1001 1981) A1: Masumu / Orch Kiam A2: Fuga Fuga / Lipua Lipua B1: Lukani / Orch Vévé B2: Lembe Lembe / Lipua Lipua B3: Zonga Andowe / Orch Vévé
	ORCHESTRE LIPUA LIPUA (RAS Records Nigeria VOZ 1002) A1 Nouvelle Génération 1èr 5:17 A2 Nouvelle Génération 2ème 5:42 A3 Tika Kosaboter Motema 4:24 A4 Mombasa 5:54 B1 Nsayi 5:20 B2 Kuelo 5:05 B3 Kinzenge Nzenge 1èr 5:04 B4 Kinzenge Nzenge 2ème 4:55
via Nick Beddow	ORCHESTRES KAMALE ET KIAM / Vévé VOL 2 [Nigerian issue] RAS Rogers All Stars (VOS 1003) 1982 Eds Veve Int'l A1: Baya-Baya (Bakolo Keta) Orch Kiam A2: Kamiki 1èr (Muzola-Ngunga) Orch Kiam A2: Kamiki 2ème (Muzola-Ngunga) Orch Kiam A4: Moni Afinda (Bamueniko) Orch Kiam B1: Ayi-Djo (Mulembu) Orch Les Kamale B2: Masua (Tshimanga Assosa) Orch Kamale B3: Abissinia 1èr (Nyboma) Orch Kamale B4: Abissinia 2ème (Nyboma) Orch Kamale
via: discogs.com	L'ORCHESTRE VEVE VOL 1 (Hasbunalau Record Company HRCL 8, Nigeria 1977) A1-2: L'Orchestre Vévé "Lukani" 1 & 2 (Tusevo) A3: L'Orchestre Vévé "Toweli Nini?" A4: L'Orchestre Vévé "Belina" B1-2: Matuti et L'Orchestre Vévé "Zonga Andowe" 1 & 2 B3-4: Malanda-Mbudi et L'Orchestre Lipua-Lipua "Lemba-Lemba" 1 & 2 See also preceding VOZ 1001 on RAS records. "Lukani" also came out on African 91.095; "Toweli nini" and "Belina" were on a 45 reissued in Nairobi, as well as on ASLP 903 [below]; "Zonga Andowe" came out on African 91.097 & the Sono LP 360 091.
courtesy: eastafricanmusic.com	LPs issued in Nairobi MUSIC OF ZAIRE TOP HITS VOLUME 1 (ASLP902 1976) A: Orch Lipua Lipua: Mbondo 1 & 2 Mayaula et OK Jazz: Cherie Bondowe 1 & 2 B: Orch Vévé: Natamboli Moto 1 & 2 Orch Somo Somo: Bawumba 1 & 2
courtesy: eastafricanmusic.com	MUSIC OF ZAIRE TOP HITS VOLUME 2 (ASLP903 1976) A: Orch Vévé: Toweli nini Orch Vévé: Belina Orch Bella Bella: Horoscope 1 & 2 B: Orch Vévé: Lukani 1 & 2 Orch Lipua Lipua: Lemba Lemba 1 & 2 (also issued in Nigeria)
Courtesy: eastafricanmusic.com	Soki Vangu & Orchestre Bella Bella Greatest Hits Volume One (Super Hits) (ASLP909) Bokilo Misere ya Libala Tolembaka Te Pt. 1 Tolembaka Te Pt. 2 Bondeko Pt. 1 Bondeko Pt. 2 Kumisa Ngai Pt. 1 Kumisa Ngai Pt. 2
	NOUVELLE GENERATION BY PROF. VATA MOMBASSA (Polygram Records, Kenya Sakamuna SNLP001) A1. Nouvelle Generation (Mbundi Malanda) - Lipua Lipua A2. Mombasa (Nyboma Muan'dido) - Lipua Lipua A3. Moni Afinda (Bamueniko) - Orch Kiam B1. Ngali (Malumbu) - Les Kamale B2. Zaina Mopaya (Nyboma) - Les Kamale B3. Ayi Djo (Mulembu) - Les Kamale
	VEVE PRODUCTION 10 YEARS AGO VOLUME ONE (Polygram Records, Kenya Sakamuna SNLP004 ca 1984) A1. Ndona 1 & 2 - Vercky's & Orch. Veve A2. Kamale 1 & 2 - Nyboma Muandido B1. Lossa 1 & 2 - Vata Mombassa B2. Sola 1 & 2 - Soki Vangu (tracks two and three by Lipua Lipua, track four by Bella Bella) VVLP03D (1984) ZAIKO LANGA LANGA: Mété la Verité (reissue of EVVI104) A1: Onassis A2: Vie ya mosolo A3: Mété la verité B1: Bepe ya munu B2: Bakumba B3: Yo nalinga 1 & 2 VVLP83 Lipua Lipua PASI YA MOSAPI (1983)
	VVLP1001 EDITION VEVE - Hit Parade Volume One (1976) A1-2: Bassala Hot 1 & 2 - Verckys & Orchestre VÉVÉ A3-4: Nsayi 1 & 2 - Lipua Lipua B1-2: Natamboli moto 1 & 2 - Orchestre VÉVÉ B3-4: Memi 1 & 2 - Orch Kiam "Bassala Hot" on Analog Africa CD17; "Memi" on digital reissue from Stern's
	VVLP1002 EDITION VEVE - Hit Parade Volume Two (1976) A1-2: Orch Vévé: Mangala A3-4: Orch Lipua Lipua: Matoba (Mbubi Malanda) B1-2: Orch Kiam: Kamiki 1 & 2 (Muzola-Ngunga) B3-4: Orch Vévé: Ya Nini (CD Analog Africa 17)
	VVLP 1003 VATA MOMBASA & ORCH LIPUA LIPUA / SUPER HITS A1-2: Nasepelisa nzoto 1 & 2 A3-4: Distingué 1 & 2 B1-2: Nzela Mobali na yo po otuna 1 & 2 B3-4: Kinzenge Nzenge (all tracks except "Kinzenge Nzenge" were on Grands Succès vol 4 Sonafric SAF 50074 1978) (also listed as) VVLP1003 KIAM SUPER HITS A1-2: Azangai (Shungu) [cavacha] VV222 A3: Yule (Munkala Bebidad) SN36a A4: Namaraley (Munkala Bebidad) SN36b B1-2: Mbale (M'Fui Muane) SN35 B3-4: Makonda (Nkodia via Nkodia) [cavacha] SN27 VVLP1003 KIAM Greatest Hits vol 1 (Third album to have this same catalogue number!) Mokili Kwakile Meta Serrieux
	VVLP1005 KIAM SUPER HITS vol 2 A1-2: Bakule (M'fui Muana) A3-4: Exode (Mack Joss) B1-2: Meta m.m. B3-4: Yayona UNKNOWN NUMBER also by Kiam A1: Bomoto (Muzola Ngunga) A2: Memi (Kanza Bayone) B1: Kamiki (Muzola Ngunga) B2: Moni Afinda (Bamueniko)
	VVLP1006 Vercky's & L'Orchestre Veve NAKOMA JUSTE (VVLP1006) 1. Nakoma juste 1 & 2 (Muinkua Nvura) On CD: Sono8478 2. Oh Amigo!!! 1 & 2 3. Nakomi paralysée 1 & 2 (a.k.a. "Nakomi paradise" on Analog Africa CD17) 4. Compter sur moi 1 & 2
	VVLP1007 The Very Best of L'Orchestre Lipua Lipua A1-2: Mfueni (Vata Mombasa) A3-4: Namona ya wapi (Maluku) B1-2: Se-Kizengi (Nzaya Nzayadio) B3-4: Kendeke Malembe (Makaya) (see notes under Lipua Lipua)
	VVLP1013 International Minzoto dans Caneton à l'aisement (1980; orig EVVI05) Fala (Ambele Mondo) Lubutu (Malembe Chant) Pingula (Ya Kuva) (Matuti Mwana Siele "Djo Roy") Santa Maria (Matuti Djo Roy)
	VVLP1016 (1985) Mimi Ley & l'orch Afro International Allo Ndjili VVLP1018 L'Immortel Vévé de Verckys A1: Empoule (Kiambukuta N'Levo) A2: Conge Technique (Assi Kapela) B1: Dominer (Bitchoumanou) B2: Mambiki (Tekadiomona Zeus) (Note: A Paris production with Celi Bitchou and vocalist & Assi Kapela. Kiambukuta is Josky's brother Serge.) VVLP1019 (1987) The Very Best of Prof Vata Mombasa & orch Lipua Lipua vol 1 Sakumuna SNLP008 Verckys present Le Minzoto Wella-Wella dans ABIBA (Polygram, Nairobi 1989) A1: Abiba (Ambele Mondo) A2: La Prière (Ngadiadia) B1: Ako (Ambele Mondo) B2: Lembisa zua (Epineron)
	Part Four: CD Reissues THE BEST COLLECTION SONODISC CD8478 1990 for Disques Esperance / Meta Company Japan 1. Baluti 1 & 2 (Nguendi Aladji) 9'21 1976 2. Vivita 1 & 2 (Munshi Kuamy) 9'32 1978 3. Kalala 1 & 2 (Muinkua Nvura) 10'05 1978 4. Nakoma Juste 1 & 2 (Muinkua Nvura) 9'18 1976 5. Mikolo Mileki Mingi, Pts. 1 & 2 (Fukiau) 9'48 1977 6. Bilobela 1 & 2 (Kiamwangana Mateta) 10'04 1977
	BANKOKO BABOYI SONO CD36599 1998 (all songs Ed. Vévé 1969-71) 1. Mfumbwa 1 (Verckys) 5'33 LP360 016 2. Mfumbwa 2 (Verckys) 4'11 LP360 016 3. Bolingo Ya Bomwana (Verckys) 5'14 also on CD36540 4. Marie Sango (Sinatra Max) 5'59 also on CD36540 5. Pasi Ya Bolingo (Sinatra Max) 5'13 6. Balobaka Ye Mbongo Mingi (Matadidi Mario) 4'46 LP SAF50008 7. Marcello Tozangana (Sinatra Max) 5'31 LP SAF50009; RGNET1200 8. Pesa Ngai Bolingo (Matadidi Mario) 4'17 9. Bea (Verckys) 5'21 LP SAF50008; CD RETRO 15, 36599 10. Est-Ce Que Nakobala (Verckys) 4'42 LP360 016 11. Nakokoka Ata Botongi (Verckys) 4'39LP360 016 12. Ah! Ngai Matinda (Verckys) 5'50 CD RETRO15 13. Bankoko Baboyi (Verckys) 4'58 LP 360 041 14. Nakomitunaka (Verckys) 6'24 on LP 360 041, CD8478 Note: Tracks 3 & 4 were also on Sono CD36540 where they are attributed to Saak Saakul. Gary Stewart calls "Nakomitunaka" Vercky's masterpiece (I agree) and translates the lyrics in Rumba on the River.
	VINTAGE VERCKYS RETROAfric 15CD 2001 1. Sakumuna (Kiamwangana Mateta Verckys) 5'11 2. Baluti (Aladji Nguendi) 9'33 3. Marcelo Tozangana (Sinatra Saak-Saakul) 5'27 4. Ah Ngai Matinda (Kiamwangana Mateta Verckys) 5'49 5. Bea (Kiamwangana Mateta Verckys) 5'20 6. Bilobela (Kiamwangana Mateta Verckys) 10'19 7. Londende (Tino Muinkua) 9'30 8. Mama Djele (Kiamwangana Mateta Verckys) 4'40 9. Mikolo Mileki Mingi (Fukiau Pepito) 8'02 10. Vivita (Kiamwangana Mateta Verckys) 9'41 "Sakumuna" was such a huge hit, Verckys made it the name of a subsidiary label. You can read my review of this CD, where I called Verckys "the Lee Perry of Africa," here.
	15 YEARS AGO VOL 1 Tamasha (Nairobi) CDTAM P005 Anna Lina Omesana Boye Cela Okeba Kanyuka Moyimona Tozongana Nzito Mama Kinzona 1 & 2 Originally on Polygram, featuring the early Vévé lineup of Trio Madjesi on vocals. (See my review and also for some other Tamasha reissues on the Congo part 4 page)
	VERCKYS et l'Orchestre Vévé Congolese Funk, Afrobeat & Psychedelic Rumba 1969-1978 (Analog Africa 2014) 1. Bassala Hot by Orch Vévé Star (Zadis 01; on Grands succès vol 2) 2. Ya Nini (VV212; on Hit Parade volume 2, Nairobi VVLP 1002) 3. Cheka Sana (VV192) 4. Oui Verckys (B-side of VV45) 5. Nakobala Yo Denise (B-side of "L'Afrique aux Africains," on Surboum label; also on Verckys à Paris Sonodisc LP 360 032) 6. Sex Vévé 7. Sisa Motema (B-side of VV146) 8. Talali Talala (B-side of "Cheka sana" VV192) 9. Zonga Vonvon (B-side of VV71) 10. Nakomi Paralise (VV259 as "Nakomi Paradise") 11. Matinda Comono (B-side of VV46) 12. Zumbel 13. Nitarudia by Orch Vévé Star (VV230) 14. Lina Omesana Boye (on Verckys à Paris Sonodisc LP 360 032) Editions Vévé tracks on CD compilations MUSIQUE CONGOLO-ZAIROISE VOL II (SONO CD 36507 n.d.) 3: Orch Vévé: Cherie Anna (Verckys) 5'38 1971
	ORCHESTRES DE LA GENERATION BELLA BELLA 1970-72 (SONO CD 36532 1993) 1: Orch Bella-Bella: Suaze (Petit Pierre) 5'18 1970 2: Orch Bella-Bella: La verité blessé (Maxime Soki) 6'12 1970 3: Orch Bella-Bella: Mwana Soki (Emile Soki) 7'01 1970 4: Orch Bella-Bella: Marcelui (Kinzunga Ricos) 6'31 1970 11: Orch Lipwa-Lipwa: Lusamba (Kayembe) 5'09 1972 12: Orch Lipwa-Lipwa: Massele (Bissikita) 5'47 1972 13: Orch Lipwa-Lipwa: Nkotela (Kinzunga) 4'43 1972 COMPILATION ORCHESTRES CONGOLO-ZAIROIS 1867/1968/1970/1974 (SONO CD 36537 1993) 11: Orchestre Vévé: Ekwile Ferros (Verckys) 4'16 12: Orchestre Vévé: Nabwaki nsoi (Verckys) 4'59 Note: Also includes Trio Madjesi, Negro Succes & Kwamy et les Bantous JEUNES ORCHESTRES DU CONGO/ZAIRE DES ANNEES 70 (SONO CD 36539 1994) 1: Zaiko Langa Langa: Bepe ya munu (Efonge Gina) 4'56 1974 2: Zaiko Langa Langa: Celio (Efonge Gina) 4'56 1974 7: Empire Bakuba: Kebo (Dilu Dilumona; Eds Mara) 8'33 1976 8: Empire Bakuba: Massamba (Dilu Dilumona) 4'52 1974 9: Empire Bakuba: Yayongo (Pepe Kalle) 5'17 1974 10: Lipwa-Lipwa: Mosseke Wetu 1 & 2 (Mulembu) 9'36 1974 Note: Also includes Les Kamale's "Ayidjo" from Eds. Sakumuna SUCCES DES ORCHESTRES DU CONGO/ZAIRE DES ANNEES 60/70 (Sono CD 36540 1994) 6: Vévé de Verckys: Bolingo ya bomwana (Saak Saakul) 5'17 1967 7: Vévé de Verckys: Marie Sango (Saak Saakul) 6'05 1967 Note: Also includes OK Jazz, Bantous, G.O. Malebo, Negro Succès & Les As. See also Sono CD36599. JEUNES VEDETTES DES ORCHESTRES DU CONGO/ZAIRE DES ANNEES 1970 (SONO CDS36546 1994) 5: Vata Mombassa and Lipwa-Lipwa: Panana 1 & 2 10'11 1976 6: Tshimanga Assosa & les Kamale: Masua 1 & 2 9'24 1976 Note: Also includes Bella Bella, Viva la Musica & Etumba na Nguaka with Dindo Yogo, though you have to look really hard to find who is on here. Tshimanga Assosa was also a member of Negro Succès with Nyboma, and went on to star with Orchestre Makassy and form Maquis du Zaire, one of the top bands in Tanzania, which is still extant as Bana Maquis. Factual info from RetroAfric VINTAGE VERCKYS liner notes, and Ronnie Graham's THE WORLD OF AFRICAN MUSIC. Thanks to Zim Bida for his untiring involvement with the discographies, Juan Carlos Mercado Rios, Ronald Z, Papa Mundele, and the usual suspects. Thanks also to Bolingo.org for info from their African catalogue. See http://www.muzikifan.com/congo3.html for my reviews of some Tamasha budget reissues of various Verckys' efforts on CD. Part Five: Tracks Licensed by Sterns from March 2015
	Editions Vévé 1969-72 (VERCKYS S001) 1. Bankoko Baboyi (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 05:01 2. Nakokoka Ata Botongi (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 04:42 3. Est-Ce Que Nakobala (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 04:45 4. Pesa Ngai Bolingo (Matadidi Mario) (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 04:20 5. Mfumbwa 1 (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 05:36 6. Mfumbwa 2 (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 04:14 7. Bolingo Ya Bomwana (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 05:17 8. Marie Sango (Sinatra Max Saak Sakool) / Verckys & Le Vévé 06:02 9. Bea (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 05:24 10. Marcello Tozongana (Sinatra Max) / Verckys & Le Vévé 05:31 All tracks previously appeared on Sono CD36599 Bankoko Baboyi 1998
	Editions Vévé 1972-78 (VERCKYS S002) 1. Ah! Ngai Matinda (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 05:51 2. Balobaka Ye Mbongo Mingi (Matadidi Mario)/ Verckys & Le Vévé 04:47 3. Nakomitunaka (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 06:25 4. Assamba Ya Beya 1 & 2 (Beya Maduma) / Verckys & Le Vévé 10:06 5. Baluti 1 & 2 (Nguendi Aladji) / Verckys & Le Vévé 09:27 6. Mikolo Mileki Mingi 1 & 2 (Fukiau Kabundua) / Verckys & Le Vévé 09:55 7. Nakoma Juste 1 & 2 (Muinkua) / Verckys & Le Vévé 09:23 8. Bilobela 1 & 2 (Kiamuangana Mateta Verckys ) / Verckys & Le Vévé 10:10 9. Vivita 1 & 2 (Kuamy) / Verckys & Le Vévé 09:32 10. Kalala 1 & 2 (Muinkwa M'Vura) / Verckys & Le Vévé 10:06 The first three tracks previously appeared on Sono CD36599 Bankoko Baboyi 1998; 4 is new to CD; #5, "Baluti" & "Bilobela" appeared on Sono 360 106, CD8478 and RETRO15CD; 6 & 7 also appeared on 360 106 and CD8478; "Vivita" & "Kalala" (originally collected on the Sonafric LP Grands Succès vol 3) were collected on CD8478; the latter also made RETRO15.
	Editions Vévé 1969-78 (VERCKYS S003) 1. Nakokufa Pona Mwasi Na Lingi (Youlou Mabiala Gilbert) / Orchestre Vévé, avec Youlou Mabiala 04:16 (on Sonafric SAF50044) 2. Nakoti Kikumbi (Youlou Mabiala Gilbert) / Orchestre Vévé, avec Youlou Mabiala 04:27 3. Makina Loka (Ndombe Opetum) / Orchestre Makina Loka 10:02 (on sono 360 073) 4. Baya Baya (Bakolo Keita) / Orchestra Kiam 04:37 (on VOS1003; sono 360 062) 5. Mbuta (Nyboma) / Orchestre Bella Bella 04:46 (on Nyboma CDs GM312002; vol 2 KJE1002) 6. Sofele (Soki Paul Emile) / Orchestre Bella Bella 06:04 7. Nazoki (Seskain-Molenga) / Empire Bakuba 05:05 (on NG085) 8. Kanu (Dilu Dilumona) / Empire Bakuba 05:23 (on NG085) 9. Nakoluka Yo Sabina (Papy Tex) / Empire Bakuba 05:39 (on NG085) 10. Kuelo (Nkuba) / Orchestra Lipua Lipua 05:09 (on SOP044) 11. Tika Basaboter Motema (Kialungila) / Orchestra Lipua Lipua 04:26 (on SOP044) Some tracks were previously reissued on some obscure sides, such as Music from Zaire vol 6 and the Ngoyarto Birth of Bakuba CD as well as a couple of now out-of-print Nyboma collections.
	Editions Vévé 1972-75 (VERCKYS S004) 1. Suaze (Petit Pierre) / Orchestre Bella Bella 05:18 2. Fuga Fuga 1 & 2 (Mulembu Tshiabu) / Orchestre Lipua Lipua 10:19 3-4. Mombassa 1 & 2 (Nyboma) / Orchestra Lipua Lipua 05:17 / 04:17 5. Mama Isola (Pepe Kalle) / Empire Bakuba 03:23 6. Libaku Mabe (Seskain Molenga) / Empire Bakuba 05:18 7. Nzumba (Dalienst) / Orchestre Grands Maquisards 05:11 8. Yoka Choc (Kiese Diambu) / Orchestre Grands Maquisards 08:35 9. Kombe Dilu (Dilu) / Empire Bakuba 05:06 10. Massa 1 & 2 (Dilu Mona)/ Empire Bakuba 08:04 11. Mokili Ebeta Ngai Fimbo (Bholen) / Orchestre Negro Succes 05:31 "Suaze" & "Mombassa" were on GM312002; "Fuga Fuga" was on the second volume of that series GM 312003; "Maman Isola," "Libaku mabe," "Kombe Dilu" & "Massa" were all on the Naissance de l'orch Empire Bakuba CD Ngoyarto NG085; "Nzumba" and "Yoka choc" were on the Sono LP 360 073 (Clearly there are not enough Maquisards CDs in the world!) and finally the Negro Succès track is an anomaly because according to my research it is an editions Boboto track from 1969, and was gathered on the CD 36537, so I am unsure of the Verckys connection.
	Miscellaneous Singles reissued digitally by Stern's (Sakumuna 15) Orch Kiam: Memi 1 & 2 (Kanza Bavone) 1975 re: African 91.063 (Bella Bella 26) orch Bella Bella: Zamba 1 & 2 (Soki Vangu) 1975 re: African 91.076 (Fuka Fuka 4) Les Kamale: Lokumu na yo 1 & 2 (Kalala Tshiaba) 1975 re: African 91.084 (Sakumuna 18) Lipua Lipua: Lemba Lemba 1 & 2 (Mpubi Malanda) 1975 re: African 91.098 (Sonafric SAF 1951) Zaiko Langa Langa: Fololo ya nzembo (Muaka Mbeka) 1977 (VÉVÉ 148) Lipua Lipua: Tika Kosaboter Motema b/w Kuelo (1978) re: African 90.749 (Sakumuna 14) Lipua Lipua: Nala 1 & 2 (Kilola Toko Diangani) 1975 re: African 91.030 (VÉVÉ 189) Lipua Lipua: Mombassa (Nyboma) 1974 (VÉVÉ 19) Verckys et son ensemble feat. Youlou: Nakokufa Pona Mwasi Na Lingi b/w Nakoti Kikumbi (1969) (VÉVÉ 211) Verckys et Orch VÉVÉ: Assamba Ya Beya 1 & 2 (Beya Maduma) 1975

SINGLES DISCOGRAPHY OF EDITIONS VÉVÉ

(Note: singles on the SAKUMUNA subsidiary are added at the end)

label no	band	titles	on LP or CD	year
VÉVÉ 1 reissued: African 90.390	Verckys et son ensemble	a: Mbula ekoya tokozongana (Verckys) b: Mano waku Muthiadi (Youlou)
VÉVÉ 2 reissued: African 90.289	Verckys et son ensemble	a: Nakopesa yo motema b: Nakokufa Soki oboy' ngai		1968
VÉVÉ 4 reissued: African 90.322	Verckys et son ensemble	a: Okokoma Mokristo (Simarro) b: Yaka Tombogisa (Verckys)
VÉVÉ 9 reissued: VÉVÉ 500	Verckys et son ensemble	a: Balinga na zua te (Bitshou) b: ?
VÉVÉ 11 reissued: VÉVÉ 500	Verckys et son ensemble	a: Did ya Beauté (Bitshou) b: ?
VÉVÉ 12 reissued: African 90.357	orch VÉVÉ	a: Bankolo Baboyi b: Nalingi Tovanda
VÉVÉ 13 reissued: African 90.370	VErckys & l'orch VÉVÉ	a: Bolingo Florence (Verckys) b: Zongela ngai (Verckys)
VÉVÉ 14 reissued: African 90.379; VÉVÉ 502	Verckys/Youlou et l'orch. VÉVÉ	a: Linga ngai zua te (Verckys) b: Nakolata pili (Youlou)	"A" on LP 360 016
VÉVÉ 16 reissued: African 90.363	Orchestre Vévé	a: Loboko b: Tell maman	"A" on LP 360 016
VÉVÉ 17 reissued: African 90.380	Verckys/Youlou & l'orch VÉVÉ	a: Denise (Verckys) b: Bawaka (Youlou)
VÉVÉ 18 reissued: VÉVÉ 501; African 90.375	Verckys et son ensemble	a: Basi Bakomi gentilles (Verckys) b: Naleli misele (Youlou)
VÉVÉ 19 reissued: African 90.381	Youlou & l'orch VÉVÉ	a: Nakokufa mpo na mwasi na linga (Youlou) b: Nakoti kikumbi (Youlou)
NGOMA J 5143	Verckys & son ensemble	a: Bolingo b: Naleli misélé	licensed from Verckys	1969
NGOMA J 5145	Verckys & son ensemble	a: Na kolati pili b: Na koya na pokwa	licensed from Verckys	1969
NGOMA J 5146	Verckys & son ensemble	a: Okokoma mokristo b: Sasa akeyi Congo	licensed from Verckys	1969
NGOMA J 5241	Verckys & son ensemble	a: Mfumbwa 1 b: Mfumbwa 2	licensed from Verckys; on LP J33011; Sono 360 016; CD36599	1969
NGOMA J 5242	Verckys & son ensemble	a: Bankoko bayobi b: Fifi Solange	licensed from Verckys; b on LP 360 041, CD36599	1969
NGOMA J 5243	Verckys & son ensemble	a: Misere b: Nani akobala ngai	licensed from Verckys	1969
NGOMA J 5253	Orchestre Vévé	a: Bolingo ya Bomuana b: Marie Sango	licensed from Verckys; CD: sono36599; 36540	1969
NGOMA J 5278	Orchestre Vévé	a: Ah! Mokili b: Billy	kiri kiri
VÉVÉ 21 reissued: African 90.382	Verckys et l'orchestre Vévé	a: Mfumbwa 1 & 2 (Verckys)	re: Congo-Decca CD.146; on LP J33011; Sono 360 016; CD36599
VÉVÉ 22 reissued: African 90.383	Verckys et l'orchestre Vévé	a: Ekuile ferros (Verckys) b: Na bwaki nsoi (Verckys)
VÉVÉ 23 reissued: African 90.384	Verckys et l'orchestre Vévé	a: Bolingo ya bomuana (Verckys) b: Marie Sango (Max Sinatra Saakul)	on LP 360 016
VÉVÉ 25 reissued: African 90.386	Orchestre Vévé Matadidi Mario et Loko Djeskain	a: Natuni namemi ngambo? 4:33 (Matadidi) (Kiri-Kiri) b: Loboko 4:30 (Loko Djeskain) (Kiri-Kiri)	on LP 360 016
VÉVÉ 26 reissued: African 90.387	Verckys & l'orchestre Vévé	a: Yeba olekaki ngai (Verckys) b: Tobina bonne annee 70 (Verckys)
VÉVÉ 27 reissued: African 90.391	Orchestre Vévé	a: Ah! mokili (Verckys) b: Misère 2 (Bovic)	"B" on LP 360 016
VÉVÉ 28 reissued: African 90.388	Orchestre Vévé	a: Tentation (Verckys) b: Mane Suza (Verckys)
VÉVÉ 30 reissued: African 90.413	Orchestre Vévé	a: Annitcho (Verckys) b: Nokokoka ata botongi	"B" on LP 360 016
VÉVÉ 31 reissued: African 90.412	Orchestre Vévé	a: Naboyi nkasa (Verckys) b: Ave Maria
VÉVÉ 32 reissued: African 90.425	Orchestre Vévé	a: Pesa ngai bolingo b: Oh yeme
VÉVÉ 33 reissued: African 90.426	Orchestre Vévé	a: Jose Nalinga b: Se Cita Linda
VÉVÉ 34 reissued: African 90.429	Orchestre Vévé	a: Mobuto dix ans b: Baba Bokassa
VÉVÉ 36 reissued: African 90.430	Orchestre Vévé	a: Marcelo tozongana b: Reste avec moi	RETRO 15CD	1970
VÉVÉ 37 reissued: African 90.437	Orchestre Vévé	a: Vincent (Verckys) b: Mama Djele! (Verckys)	LP: SAF 50008, Sono 360 027; CD: RETRO15
VÉVÉ 38 reissued: African 90.438	Orchestre Vévé	a: Cornelis (Marcel Koko) b: Balobaka ye mbongo mingi (Mario Matadidi)		1970
VÉVÉ 39 reissued: African 90.447	Orchestre Vévé	a: Sakumuna 1 b: Sakumuna 2	RETRO 15CD
VÉVÉ 40 reissued: African 90.458	Orchestre Vévé	a: Bea b: Rue 36 Eala	"A" side on LP: SAF50008; CD: 36599, RETRO 15CD
VÉVÉ 42	Orchestre Les Grands Maquisards	a: Dellya (Dalienst) b: Kosuambuisa ngai te (Lokombe)
VÉVÉ 44	Orchestre Les Grands Maquisards	a: Nsonia b: Biki (Dalienst)	"B" on 360.141; Ngoyarto NG078CD	1971
VÉVÉ 45 reissued: African 90.480	Orchestre Vévé	a: Vicky b: Oui Verckys	"B" on CD Analog Africa 17
VÉVÉ 46 reissued: African 90.470	Orchestre Vévé	a: Maureau Nsumbu b: Matinda Comono	"B" on CD Analog Africa 17
VÉVÉ 47 reissued: African 90.465	Bovic Bondo & Orchestre Vévé	A: Clementine (Lidiongo Danyla) (Jobs) 5:00 B: Venus (R. Van Leeuwen) (Jerk) 3:05	"Venus" was originally a hit for Shocking Blue	1970
VÉVÉ 48 reissued: African 90.471	Orchestre Vévé	a: Lava Lava Eyo b: Boboyaka mbongo?
VÉVÉ 49 reissued: African 90.492	Orchestre Vévé	a: Ah Guira (Verckys) Pachanga b: Ah! ngai Matinda (Verckys) Jobs	B on CD36599; RETRO15	1971
VÉVÉ 50 reissued: African 90.489	Bovic/Loko Marcel & L'orchestre Vévé	a: Je Reve (Bovic) Samba b: Keba Joe (Loko Marcel) Kiri Kiri		1971
VÉVÉ 51 reissued: African 90.503	Les Grands Maquisards	Obotama Mobali Ndima Pasi b/w Maria Mboko		1971
VÉVÉ 52 reissued: African 90.495	Diana & Orchestre Les Grands Maquisards	a: Diallo b: Essesse	"B" on Ngoyarto CD NG078
VÉVÉ 53 reissued: African 90.496	Dalienst & l'Orchestre Les Grands Maquisards	a: Tokosenga na nzambe b: Biki	both on Ngoyarto CD NG078	1971
VÉVÉ 54 reissued: African 90.497	Verckys & Orchestre Vévé	Marceline 1 & 2	on LP: SAF 50009
VÉVÉ 56 reissued: African 90.504	Orchestre Vévé	Isabo b/w Moise ou Anne	both on SAF50008
VÉVÉ 57 reissued: African 90.498	Orchestre Vévé Dynamite Verckys	a: Bolingo ya tembe b: Armee Nationale
Unknown reissued: African 90.561	Orchestre Vévé	a: Jean-Jean b: Congo Central Afrique
VÉVÉ 61 reissued: African 90.543	Orchestre Bella Bella	a: Mandedeli pt 2 b: Lina	"B" on Ngoyarto CD029
VÉVÉ 62 reissued: African 90.544	Orchestre Bella Bella	Massanga b/w Nakweyi ndeki	on Ngoyarto CD029
VÉVÉ 63 reissued: African 90.540	Orchestre Vévé	Pronostics 1 & 2	LP: 360 032
VÉVÉ 64 reissued: African 90.541	Orchestre Vévé	Nandimi Motema 1 & 2
VÉVÉ 65 reissued: African 90.561	Orchestre Vévé	a: Jean-Jean (Mario Matadidi) b: Congo centre Afrique		1972
VÉVÉ 66 reissued: African 90.542	Orchestre Vévé	a: Kisombe kamba bana b: Lucie okolinga ngai?	LP: 360 032
SURBOUM AFRICAINE reissued: African 90.545	Orchestre Vévé	a: L'Afrique aux Africains b: Nakobala yo Denise	A on LP: SAF50009; B on 360 032; CD Analog Africa 17
VÉVÉ 67 reissued: African 90.552	Orchestre Vévé	a: Sois sage b: Lucie nakoloba nini?
VÉVÉ 68 reissued: African 90.567	Orch. Bella Bella / Orch. Vévé	a: Jeany Baby b: Nono
VÉVÉ 69 reissued: African 90.553; Soneca (Zaire) 1641	Orchestre Bella Bella	a: Massanga (Maxime Soki) b: Nakweyi ndeke	"B" on Ngoyarto CD029	1971
VÉVÉ 70 reissued: African 90.569	Orchestre Vévé	a: Honoré motema b: Lina mapendo
VÉVÉ 71 reissued: African 90.562	Orchestre Vévé	a: Soco-meuble b: Zonga vonvon	"B" on CD Analog Africa 17
VÉVÉ 72 reissued: African 90.563	Orchestre Vévé	a: Mia esta rico b: Bebe na Paris
VÉVÉ 73 reissued: African 90.564	Orchestre Super Boboto	a: Isia b: Libala ezali se libala
VÉVÉ 74 reissued: African 90.577	Orchestre Vévé	a: Ala ndele nde tozongani b: Sosoliso
VÉVÉ 74 reissued: African 90.577	Orchestre Vévé	a: Ala ndele nde tozongani b: Sosoliso
VÉVÉ 75	Orchestre Vévé	a: Mita Yeba Ngai (Loko Marcel) b: Keba José (Loko Marcel)
VÉVÉ 80 reissued: African 90.581	Orchestre Bella-Bella	a: Ngai nayo se lilita (Maxime Soki) b: Pete pe tosi tolali (Danos)
VÉVÉ 83 reissued: African 90.579	Orchestre Vévé	a: Vévé kanisa b: Yo soy cueno
VÉVÉ 84 reissued: African 90.582	Orchestre Bella Bella	a: Sofele b: Bana balela nzala
VÉVÉ 86	Orchestre Negro	Mobali 1 & 2		1972
VÉVÉ 88 reissued: African 90.580	Orchestre Vévé	a: Cafouillage b: Yoka ngai
VÉVÉ 90 reissued: African 90.586	Orchestre Les Bakuba	a: Nazanki tata (Seskain Molenga) b: Nakobelela		1972
VÉVÉ 91 reissued: African 90.587	Orchestre Les Bakuba	a: Marie France b: Sophie ma belle Dibo		1972
VÉVÉ 93	Empire Bakuba	a: Nakoluka yo Sabina (Dode Matolu) b: Somo Osali (Papy Tex)		1972
VÉVÉ 94	Empire Bakuba	a: O changer ngai position b: Libaku		1972
VÉVÉ 95 reissued: African 90.628	Orchestre Les Bakuba	a: Likabu Mabe b: Nazoki	"B" on Ngoyarto CD085
VÉVÉ 96	Orchestre VÉVÉ	a: Nakomitunaka (Verckys) b: Veve Kamisa 2e	"A" on 360.041; CD8478; CD36599	1972
VÉVÉ 99	Orchestre Bella Bella	a: Milly (Billy Barel) b: Taty (Maxime Soki)		1972
VÉVÉ 104 reissued: African 90.620	Orchestre Bella Bella	a: Beba Nakobunga b: Kimbundi		1973
VÉVÉ 111 reissued: African 90.645	Orchestre Bella Bella	Mbuta 1 & 2 (Nyboma)	CD KJE1002	1972/3
VÉVÉ 112 reissued: African 90.644	Orchestre Bella Bella	Sola 1 & 2 (Soki Vangu / Mulemba?)	LP 360 049	1972
VÉVÉ 113	Zaiko Langa Langa	a: Celio b: Joliba		1972
VÉVÉ 114	Zaiko Langa Langa	a: Cele fely b: Mamiwani		1973
VÉVÉ 115	Zaiko Langa Langa	a: Khadi ya mama b: Mi merité		1972
VÉVÉ 116	Empire Bakuba	a: Massamba (Dilumona) b: Ya yongo (Kabassele Yampanya)		1972
VÉVÉ 117	Orchestre Vévé	Mokolo nini okozonga 1 & 2		1972
VÉVÉ 118	Orchestre Vévé	a: Oh motema b: Nazali wayo		1972
VÉVÉ 119 reissued: African 90.648	Orchestre Vévé	a: Betthy b: Ekule		1973
VÉVÉ 121 re: African 90.646	Empire Bakuba	a: Kanu b: Mama n'isola		1973
VÉVÉ 122 reissued: African 90.649 (1973)	Orchestre Bella Bella	a: Lipua Lipua b: Nakosuka wapi	"A" on Ngoyarto CD032	1973
VÉVÉ 123 reissued: African 90.655	Orchestre Bella Bella	a: Getu Salayi b: Libala kaka boye	"A" on Ngoyarto CD032	1973
VÉVÉ 125 reissued: African 90.654	Orchestre Vévé	a: Zongisela Ngai Motema b: Kanda Mopaya		1973
VÉVÉ 126 reissued: African 90.656	Orchestre Bella Bella	a: Toto Wani (Dode Matolu) b: Nakufa boye		1973
VÉVÉ 127 reissued: African 90.664	Orchestre Vévé	a: Ndona 1 b: Ndona 2	part two included on Music from Zaire vol. 3, Lagos: Soundpoint SOP041 (1977)
VÉVÉ 128	Zaiko Langa Langa	a: Onassis (Evoloko) b: Bakumba (Evoloko)		1973
VÉVÉ 129 reissued: African 90.663	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	a: Kamale 1 & 2	CD36567; part one included on Music from Zaire vol. 3, Lagos: Soundpoint SOP041 1977
VÉVÉ 130	Zaiko Langa Langa	a: Vie ya mosolo (Joe Teddy Sukami)	CD: 40 Ans de carrière, en duo de Papa Wemba
VÉVÉ 131	Empire Bakuba/ Papy Tex	a: Montese (Papy Tex) b: Sanda (Papy Tex)	CD:
VÉVÉ 132 reissued: African 90.673	Orchestre Vévé	a: Fifi b: Likambo ya somo	"A" on LP: 360 106
VÉVÉ 133	Orchestre Tabou National	a: Sema b: Lokua
VÉVÉ 135	Orchestre Vévé	Celina Fukia		1973
VÉVÉ 136 reissued: African 90.708	Orchestre VÉVÉ	a: Fifi bako limbisaka b: Kinshasa elinga masolo ya bato		1973
VÉVÉ 137	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	a: Lusamba b: Masele		1973
VÉVÉ 138 reissued: African 90.691	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	a: Nkotela (Kinzunga) b: Seli ya mule	CD36566	1973
VÉVÉ 143	Souza	a: Kilou b: Lolaka ya bayewi		1973
VÉVÉ 144	Zaiko Langa Langa	Yo Nalinga 1 & 2 (Efonge Gina)		1973
VÉVÉ 146 reissued: African 90.742	Orch. Vévé	a: Pili ya mbanda (Roxy Tshimpika) b: Sisa motema (Tona Vickys)	"B" on CD Analog Africa 17	Kenya pressing 1973
VÉVÉ 147 reissued: African 90.743	Orchestre Vévé	a: Bakomi bafana b: Motema ngai nakufelaka
VÉVÉ 148 reissued: African 90.749	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	a: Tika kosaboter motema b: Kuelo	both included on Music from Zaire Vol 6 (Lagos)
VÉVÉ 149 reissued: African 90.744	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	a: Kobotama mobali pasi b: Tika nasalika
VÉVÉ 152	Orchestre VÉVÉ	a: Olingi Nakufa 1 b: Olingi Nakufa 2 (Kiamwangana Verckys)
VÉVÉ 155 reissued African 90.723	Orchestre Sensationnels	a: Diatoma (Ndowa Mamba Samara) Cavacha 5'08 b: Diassa (Kinsona) Cavacha 5'15		1973
VÉVÉ 158 reissued: African 90.756	Idi Mane & Zaiko Langa Langa	a: Etape (Idi Mane) b: Ngongo (Idi Mane)
VÉVÉ 159 reissued: African 90.757	Orchestre Vévé	Maina 1 & 2 (Jojo Ikomo)		1973
VÉVÉ 161 reissued: African 90.758	Kassongo Fundi et son ensemble	a: Ya kanda te b: Osali ngai kisi
VÉVÉ 163 reissued: African 90.759	Orchestre Zaiko Langa-Langa	a: Bepe ya munu (Efonge Gina) b: Celio (Efonge Gina)
VÉVÉ 165 reissued: African 91.013; Bana Moja BANA2	Orch Lipua Lipua	Mbondo 1 & 2 (Vata Mombassa)		1975
VÉVÉ 166 reissued: African 90.760	Orchestre Vévé	Bankoko 1 & 2 (Verckys)	LP: 360 041	Kenyan pressing 1975
VÉVÉ 167 reissued: African 90.764	Orchestre Kiam	a: Mayika (Muzola Ngunga) [Cavacha] b: Ya ngambo (Mboyo Bola) [Cavacha]		1974
VÉVÉ 170 reissued: African 90.822	Orch Kiam	a: Nini (Bakolo Keta) [Cavacha] 1974 b: Lola (Botuli Ilonga) [Cavacha] 1974
VÉVÉ 171 reissued: African 90.795	Orchestre Grands Maquisards	a: Papa Tshikaya 1 b: Confession (Ntesa Dalienst)	both on CD Ngoyarto NG078
VÉVÉ 172 reissued: African 90.785	Orchestre Tabou National	a: Milinga 1 b: Bambi
VÉVÉ 174 reissued: African 90.789	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Amba 1 & 2 (Nyboma)	on CD36566 & KJE1002
VÉVÉ 175 reissued: African 90.790	Orch Lipua Lipua	Moseka wetu 1 & 2		1974
VÉVÉ 176	Orch VÉVÉ	a: Trop tard ami (Kiamwangana Verckys) [Cavacha]		1974
VÉVÉ 177	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Waragi Matinda n'takufa		1974
VÉVÉ 178 re: African 90.815	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Ngungu 1 & 2		1974
VÉVÉ 180 reissued: African 90.831	Orchestre Mokito	a: Kele-wantu (Ntete Bingana Basaula) Babuka ngai na esanga (Ntete Bingana Basaula)		1974
VÉVÉ 183 reissued: African 90.866	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Mombasa 1 & 2	Included on Music from Zaire Vol 6 (Lagos); also listed as "Mayimoni" by Orch VEVE 1975 (KO3) perhaps Kenya pressing; also listed as "Vonvon akini ngai" by Orch VEVE (KO4 = Kenya pressing?)	1974
VÉVÉ 184 reissued: African 90.864	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Niki bue 1 & 2 (Ricos Kinzunga)		1974
VÉVÉ 185 reissued: African 90.862	Orch Kiam	Baya baya 1 & 2 (Bakolo Keta) [Cavacha]	Included on Music from Zaire Vol 6 (Lagos); 360 062	1974
VÉVÉ 186 reissued: African 90.886	Orch Kiam	Kunde Kunde 1 & 2 (Mzola Ngunga)	Sonodisc 360 062	1974
VÉVÉ 187 reissued: African 90.865	Orch les Grands Maquisards	Beneda 1 & 2		1974
VÉVÉ 189	Orch Lipua Lipua	Mombassa 1 & 2 (Nyboma Muan'dido)	KJE1002; Sono CD36566	1974
VÉVÉ 192 reissued: African 90.867	Orch VÉVÉ	a: Cheka sana b: Talali Talala	CD Analog Africa 17	1975?
VÉVÉ 193	Orch Lipua Lipua	Fuga Fuga 1 & 2 (Mulembu)		1975?
VÉVÉ 196 reissued: African 90.914	Orch Kiam	a: Muana Kiam b: Lombe	360 062	1975
VÉVÉ 197 reissued: African 90.868	Orch Lipua Lipua	Nouvelle Generation 1 & 2 (Mbubi Malanda)	Included on Music from Zaire Vol 6 (Lagos)	1975
VÉVÉ 198 reissued: African 90.869	Orch Lipua Lipua	Lossa 1 & 2 (Vata Mombassa)		1974
VÉVÉ 200 reissued: African 91.105	Orchestre Makina Loka	Bondomba 1 & 2
VÉVÉ 203 re: African 90.915	Orch Lipua Lipua	Mafiela 1 & 2		1975
VÉVÉ 204	Orch Lipua Lipua	9ème Commandement 1 & 2 (Wunumbakidi Tedia)		1974/1975
VÉVÉ 205 reissued: African 90.947	Orch Kompako	Nabeleli 1 & 2 (Kunsita)		1974
VÉVÉ 207	Orch Kiam	Yoyowe 1 & 2 (Lele N'Sundi) [Cavacha]	LP360 062	1974
VÉVÉ 208	Orch VÉVÉ	Suke Ngonge b: Asikolema		1974
VÉVÉ 208? reissued: African 91.104	Orchestre Makina Loka	Makina Loka 1 & 2
VÉVÉ 209 reissued: African 90.948	Orchestre Continental	a: Nsiona (Chandala Suana) b: Mayitezo (Mayitezo)		1975
VÉVÉ 210 reissued: African 90.940	Orchestre Continental	Kimpungu-Mpungu 1 & 2	on LP 360 073	1975
VÉVÉ 211 re: African 90.974	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Assamba ya Beya 1 & 2		1975
VÉVÉ 212 reissued: African 90.975	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Ya Nini 1 & 2 (Beya Maduma)	on VVLP 1002 Hit Parade vol 2; CD Analog Africa 17	(AS3664) 1975
VÉVÉ 213 reissued: African 91.095 (on LP 360 073)	Orchestre Les Grands Maquisards	Yoka Choc 1 & 2		also listed as "Lukani" by Tusevo & orch VÉVÉ 1975 (AS3792) Kenya pressing
VÉVÉ 213[N] (AS3792) reissued: African 91.095	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Lukani 1 & 2 (Tusevo)	on LP 360 073	1975
VÉVÉ 214 reissued: African 90.976	Orchestre African Kings	Ah ponton la belle 1 & 2 (Pambou Tshikaya)		1975
VÉVÉ 214 (also)	Orch Lipua Lipua	Matoba 1 & 2 (Mbubi Malanda)		1976 (Kenyan pressing)
VÉVÉ 215 (AS3890)	Orchestre VÉVÉ	a: Toweli nini (Kiamangwana) b: Belina (Kiamangwana)	Nairobi pressing	(P) 1976
VÉVÉ 216 (AS3891)	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Natamboli moto 1 & 2 (Muinkwa Mvura)	Nairobi pressing	1976
VÉVÉ 216 reissued: African 91.031	Kuyena et son ensemble	a: Kimumbu (Kuyena) b: Kiese mu ntima (Kuyena)		1975
VÉVÉ 218 re: African 91.203	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Natamboli moto 1 & 2 (Muinkwa Mvura)		1976
VÉVÉ 219? reissued: African 91.099	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Matoba 1 & 2 (Nzayadio)		1975
VÉVÉ 220 bis reissued: African 91.202	Orchestre Vévé	a: Toweli Nini b: Belina		1976
VÉVÉ 221 reissued: African 90.974	Beya Madouma - Orchestre Vévé	a: Assamba ya Beya 1 & 2		1975
VÉVÉ 222 reissued: African 91.201	Orch Kiam	Azangai 1 & 2 (Shungu) [cavacha]		1976
VÉVÉ 223 re: African 91.354	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Vivita 1 & 2 (Kwamy Munsi)	SAF50073; CD8478; Retro15CD	1976
VÉVÉ 224(N)	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Mangala 1 & 2	VVLP1002
VÉVÉ 224 re: African 91.355; also SAF1912	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Baluti 1 & 2 (Nguendi Aladji)	Sono 360 106; CD8478; RETRO 15CD	1977
VÉVÉ 224(?) re: African 91.502; SAF 1916	Orchestre Zaiko	Youyou 1 & 2		1977
VÉVÉ 225 reissued: African 91.356	Orchestre Les Kamale	Abisina 1 & 2 (Nyboma Mwan'dido) a: 5'10; b: 5:04	on LP 360 019; DLPS 001	1976
VÉVÉ 226	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Muana Mburu (Bitshoumanou Boniface) also listed as "Kalala" by Muinkua and orch VEVE (Nairobi pressing)		1981?
VÉVÉ 227N (AS4240)	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Baluti 1 & 2 (Nguedi Aladji)	Kenyan pressing	1977
VÉVÉ 228N (AS4236)	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Temperature 1 & 2 (Tedia Wunu Mbakidi)	Kenyan pressing	1977
VÉVÉ 231	Les Kamale	Masua 1 & 2 (Tshimanga Assossa)	SAF50075; CD36546, 36567	1977
VÉVÉ 242	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Katenga 1 & 2 (Wuta Mayi)	Nairobi pressing	1976
Sonafric SAF 1914 reissued: African 91.384	Orchestre Vévé	Kalala 1 & 2 (Muinkua Nvura)	CD8478	1976
VÉVÉ 226(?) reissued: African 91.472	Orch. Vévé	Muana Mburu 1 & 2	On LP 360 106
VÉVÉ 226(?) reissued: African 91.354; also SAF1913	Orchestre Vévé	Vivita 1 & 2 (Kwamy Munsi)	RETRO 15CD; CD8478	1976
VÉVÉ 227 reissued: African 91.473; SAF1915	Orch. Vévé	Likambo Ya Kokamua 1 & 2	LP SAF50073
VÉVÉ 229	Orchestre Thu-Zaina	Tika kolela 1 & 2		1976?
VÉVÉ 230	Orchestre Veve Star	Nitarudia 1 & 2	CD Analog Africa 17	1976
VÉVÉ 231	Orch Les Kamale	Masua 1 & 2	Sono CD36567	1977 (Kenya pressing)
VÉVÉ 233 reissued: African 91.542	Loubelo et son ensemble	a: Wedi munto b: Mpasi-zo		1976
VÉVÉ 234 reissued: African 91.504	Orchestre Orfaz	Nzakomba 1 & 2 (Ykoli Mokambo)		1977
VÉVÉ 235 reissued: African 91.497	Orchestre Vévé	a: Katenga 1 & 2 (Wuta-Mayi)		1976
VÉVÉ 236	Orchestre Stukas Mombombo	Sosodoma 1 & 2 (Lita Bembo)		1977
VÉVÉ 237 reissued: African 91.500	Orchestre Vévé	Nakosambela kaka 1 & 2 (Matalanza)	SAF 50080	1977
VÉVÉ 238 reissue: African 91.502	Orch Zaiko Langa Langa	Youyou 1 & 2 (Bimi)		1977 (Nairobi issue)
VÉVÉ 239 reissue: African 91.501	Orch Yoka Lokole	Nounou 1 & 2		ca. 1977
VÉVÉ 239 (also)	Orch Kiam	Mbale 1 & 2 (Mfui Mane)	Kenyan issue	ca. 1977
VÉVÉ 240 Re: African 91.547	Orch VÉVÉ	Bilobela 1 & 2	also listed as "Likambo ya kokamua" by Matuti and orch VÉVÉ (Kenyan pressing)	1978
VÉVÉ 241	Les Kamale	Masudi 1 & 2 (Nyboma)		1977
VÉVÉ 243 re: African 91.536	Orchestre Les Kamale	Zaina Mama 1 & 2 (Nyboma)	360 019	1977
VÉVÉ 244 African 91.537 Sakumuna SN006	Orch Kamale	Olela 1 & 2 (Nsongo die Valusie)		ca. 1977
VÉVÉ 245 African 91.538; Sakumuna SN-004N (Kenya)	Orch VÉVÉ	Bilobela ou faux bruit 1 & 2 (Kiamuangana Mateta)		ca. 1977
VÉVÉ 245N (Kenya)	Orch Kamale	Andoya 1 & 2 (Nyboma)		ca. 1977
VÉVÉ 246 Soneca 2012 F 85 cc77; African 91.523	Orch Yoka Lokole	Testament 1 & 2 (Mavuela Somo)	SAF 50081	1977
VÉVÉ 247 reissue: African 91.539	Orch Kiam	Bomoto 1 & 2 (Muzola Ngunga) [soukous]	SAF 50081	1977
VÉVÉ 248; also Sakumuna SN008 reissue: African 91.540	Orch Kiam	Ifantu 1 & 2 (Bakolo Keita) [soukous]	SAF 50081	1977
Sonafric 1950 reissue: African 91.505	Orch Zaiko Langa Langa	Sikenebe 1 & 2		1977
VÉVÉ 248(?) re: African 91.540	Orchestre Kiam	Maketa 1 & 2 (Shungu Pania)	on LP SAF50081	1977
VÉVÉ 249 reissue: African 91.553?	Orch Veve	Nakoma Juste 1 & 2 (Mwinkua Nvura)	360.106; CD 8478	1977
VÉVÉ 250 reissue: African 91.572	Orch Kossa Kossa	Lengema 1 & 2		1977
Unknown	Orchestre Vévé	a: Autocritique		1980
VÉVÉ 251 reissued: African 91.358	Orchestre Vévé	Mangala 1 & 2	VVLP1002	1976
VÉVÉ 252N	Orchestre Lokoka	Lalolina 1 & 2	Nairobi pressing	1976
VÉVÉ 254	Orchestre Les Kamale	Ndonga 1 & 2 (Luwungi)	Nairobi pressing	1978?
VÉVÉ 259 re: African 91.585	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Nakomi Paradise 1 & 2	CD Analog Africa 17	1978
VÉVÉ 261	Orchestre VÉVÉ	Taty 1 & 2 (Vercky's)		1983 (Polygram distr.) i.e. Kenya pressing
VÉVÉ 266	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Blanche 1 & 2 (Lusuama)		1985 (Polygram distr.)
VÉVÉ 267	Langa Langa Stars	Angela 1 & 2 (--)
VÉVÉ 268	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Libala distingué 1 & 2 (Prof. Vata Mombassa)	VVLP1021	Polygram Nairobi 1988
VÉVÉ 271 re: African 91.099	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Matoba 1 & 2 (Nzaya Nzayadio)		1975
VÉVÉ 272 Soneca 178 761 95cc78 Sophinza	Orchestre Vévé	Nalingaka ko brusquer te 1 & 2 (Mankuamu Silis)	VVLP1002
VÉVÉ 286 Mazadis	Orch. Empire Bakuba	Kiwaka 1 & 2 (Kabasele Yampanya)
VÉVÉ 299 Mazadis 127/cc/81	Orch. Zaiko Langa-Langa	Kinshasa Makambo 1 & 2 (Bimi Ombale)
VÉVÉ 301 Mazadis	Orch. Langa-Langa Stars	Avenir mbeya mbeya 1 & 2 (Evoloko Jocker)
VÉVÉ 303 Mazadis 160/cc/81	Orch. Langa-Langa Stars	La mignonne 1 & 2 (Bozi Boziana)
VÉVÉ 311	Orch. Langa-Langa Stars	Bakutu bis 1 & 2 (Bolenge Djo Maly)	reissue: FDB 300097
VÉVÉ 312	Orch. Langa-Langa Stars	Solanga 1 & 2 (Djona Djonana)	(Mazadis 160/cc/81)
VÉVÉ 322	Orch. Empire Bakuba	Zabolo 1 & 2 (Kabasele Yampanya)	reissue: NG052
VÉVÉ 327	Orch. Vévé	Chérie Mafuta (Makamba Dali)	1981
VÉVÉ 341	Orch. Empire Bakuba	Dianzenza 1 & 2 (Ndona Malo)	reissue: NG052
ZADIS 01 reissued: African 91.229; Sonafric SAF1800	Orchestre Vévé Star	Bassala Hot 1 & 2 (Verckys)	on LP: SAF50040; CD Analog Africa 17
VÉVÉ 335 Mazadis 65/cc/82	Orch. Langa-Langa Stars	Autopsie Beloti 1 & 2 (Kisangani)
VÉVÉ 337 Mazadis 065/cc/82	Orch. Langa-Langa Stars	Parfum na ngai 1 & 2 (Djuna Djanana)
VÉVÉ 338 Mazadis 065/cc/82	Orch. Langa-Langa Stars	Gloria mangassa 1 & 2 (Dindo Yogo)
VÉVÉ 365	Orch. Victoria Eleison	Ngambelo 1 & 2 (Emeneya Kwa Mambu)		1982
VÉVÉ 372	Orch Empire Bakuba	Kanda ya Nini 1 & 2 (Matolu Dode)		1983
VÉVÉ 387	Vonga Aye et son ensemble	Ndota 1 & 2 (Vonga Aye)		1983
VÉVÉ 396	Orch Afro International	Basenga 1 & 2 (Shiko Mawatu)		1983
VÉVÉ 408 Mazadis 147/cc/83	Orch. Langa-Langa Stars	Moyeke Musungayi 1 & 2 (Evolocko Atshuamo Jocker) Danse Mbiri-mbiri Tengema		1983
VÉVÉ 413	Orch. Victoria Eleison	Abissina na ngai 1 & 2 (Tofolu Tofla)		1983
VÉVÉ 447	Orch. Empire Bakuba	Madi Madimba 1 & 2 (Matolu Dode)		1983 Mazadis 18-cc-83; 078-DL-84
VÉVÉ 488	Orch. Victoria Eleison	Pres de toi 1 & 2 (Makolo Makolin)		1984
VÉVÉ 492	Viva la Musica	Okito Mama		1980
VÉVÉ 497	Orch. Victoria	Ata Mpiaka (Manzangi Safro)		1985 Soneca cc 25-85
VÉVÉ 499	Orch. Victoria Eleison	Willo Mondo bis 1 & 2 (Emeneya Kester)		1985
VÉVÉ 505	Orch. Victoria Eleison	Soiree dansante 1 & 2 (Bongo Wende)
VV1000	Orchestre Vévé	Dina 1 & 2
PZA-63 Pathé	Verckys & son ensemble	a: Mosika Zonga
VEVE - SONECA TS19 3489F - cc063/79 Mazadis	Zaiko Langa-Langa	Cheri n'zembo 1 & 2 (Nyoka Longo)		1979
VEVE - SONECA TS39 3697F - cc079/79 Mazadis	Orch Lipua Lipua	Seto King 1 & 2 (Luasana Aspro)		1979
VEVE - SONECA TS.09 42 cc.70 Mazadis	Orch Viva la Musica	Elu Sharufa 1 & 2 (Shungu Wembadio)		1979?
SAKUMUNA LABEL SINGLES
SAKUMUNA 001	Orch Kiam	Bomoto 1 & 2 (Muzola Ngunga)	LP Grands Succès Vol 8	1974?
SAKUMUNA 002	Orch Veve	Nakoma juste 1 & 2 (Mwinkua)		1974?
SAKUMUNA 03	orch Lipua Lipua	Ndukidi 1 & 2 (Nzaya Nzayadio)	LP Grands Succès Vol 7; CD 36567	1974?
SAKUMUNA 004	Orch Les Kamale	Andoya 1 & 2 (Nyboma Muan'dido)	LPs: Grands Succès Vol 9; Sono 360.019	1974?
SAKUMUNA 05	Zaiko Langa Langa	a: Errare Humanum est (Nioka Longa) b: Michael (Evoloko Anto)		1974?
SAKUMUNA 006	Orch Les Kamale	Olela 1 & 2 (Nsongo die Valusie)		1974?
SAKUMUNA 007	Orch Veve	Mama na Fuki 1 & 2 (Fukiau)		1974?
SAKUMUNA SN08 reissued: African 91.541	Orchestre Kiam	Ifantu 1 & 2 (Bakolo Keita)		1977
SAKUMUNA 009	Orch Kamavasty	Kiki Puelengi (Nsimba Zoka)		1974?
SAKUMUNA SN09 reissued: African 90.751	Orch Lipua Lipua	Mualuke 1 & 2		1974?
SAKUMUNA 10 reissued: African 90.761	Orchestre Vévé	a: Kiki b: Nazua muana wapi
SAKUMUNA 11 reissued: African 90.762	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	a: Olito b: Cité sauvage
SAKUMUNA 12 reissued: African 90.978	Orch Kiam	a: Yanga Yanga (Bumueniko) [Cavacha] b: Kobondela (Denewade) [Cavacha]		1974
SAKUMUNA 13; Veve 7-224 (Kenya?) reissued: African 90.979	Orch Kiam	Masumu 1 & 2 (Muzola Ngunga)	LP 360 091	1975
SAKUMUNA 14 re: African 91.030	Orch Lipua Lipua	Se-kizenge 1 & 2 (Nzaya Nzandio)	Note, "Nala 1 & 2" is also listed as Sakumuna 14
SAKUMUNA 15 reissued: African 91.063	Orch Kiam	Memi 1 & 2 (Kanza Bayone)		1975
SAKUMUNA 16 reissued: African 91.096	Orchestre Vévé	Lukani 1 & 2 (Tusevo)	on LP 360 091; and 4 Top Congo Stars Decca CDLP1, 1976	1975
but also SAKUMUNA SN016	Orchestre Vévé	a: Okendeke Malamu (Fukiau Pepito)		1975?
SAKUMUNA 17 reissued: African 91.097	Orchestre Vévé	Zonga Andowe 1 & 2 (Matuti)	LP 360 091	1975
SAKUMUNA 18 reissued: African 91.098; Eds Elengi ELG27	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Lemba Lemba 1 & 2 (Mbubi Malanda)		1975
SAKUMUNA 19 reissued: African 91.099	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Matoba 1 & 2 (Nzayadio)	On L'Afrique Danse avec Sakumuna (Sono360 091) and VVLP1002
SAKUMUNA 21/22 reissued: African 91.246	Orchestre Les Kamale	Ahidjo 1 & 2 (Mulembu)
SAKUMUNA 24 - k22 reissued: African 91.227	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Nsayi 1 & 2		1976
SAKUMUNA 25 reissued: African 91.228	Orch Kiam	Kamiki 1 & 2 (Muzola Ngunga) [cavacha]	on LP 360 101; VVLP 1002; also on SAF50040 as "Bamo kangi"	1976
SAKUMUNA 26	Orchestre Kiam	Moni Afinda 1 & 2 (Bamueniko) [cavacha]		1976
SAKUMUNA 27 reissued: African 91.310	Orchestre Kiam	Makonda 1 & 2 (Nkodia-vi-Nkodia) [cavacha]		1976
Sakumuna SN28 reissued: African 91.311	Orchestre Vévé	a: Mikolo mileki mingi 1 & 2 (Fukiau)	On LP360 101, 106 & CD8478; as well as RETRO 15CD	1976
SAKUMUNA 32 - 3130 reissued: African 91.339	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Kinzenge nzenge 1 & 2		1976
SAKUMUNA 33 reissued: African 91.350	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Temperature 1 & 2		1976
SAKUMUNA 35 reissued: African 91.495	Orchestre Kiam	Mbale 1 & 2 (M'Fui Muane)	SAF 50073 & SAF 50081
SAKUMUNA 36 reissued: African 91.351	Orchestre Kiam	a: Yule (Munkala Bebidad) b: Niamaraley (Munkala Bebidad)		1976
SAKUMUNA 38 reissued: African 91.352	Orchestre Stukas Mombombo	Ivaliya 1 & 2		1977
SAKUMUNA 39 reissued: African 91.353	Orchestre Stukas Mombombo	Kalisa 1 & 2		1977
SAKUMUNA 43 - 176045 reissued: African 91.494	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Distingue 1 & 2		1977
SAKUMUNA 44 - 176047 reissued: African 91.359	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Zela mobali yo po otuna 1 & 2		1977
SAKUMUNA 47 reissued: African 91.506	Orchestre Kamale	Masudi 1 & 2 (Nyboma)	Sono 360 101	1977
SAKUMUNA 48 reissued: African 91.507	Orchestre Kamale	Assana muana mawa 1 & 2 (Bompongo Assana)	Sono 360 101; Sono CD36567	1977
SAKUMUNA 51 reissued: African 91.508	Orchestre Kamavasty	Kiki Puelenge 1 & 2 (Nsimba Zoka)	Sono 360 101	1977
SAKUMUNA 55 - 2006F	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Ndukidi 1 & 2 (Nzaya Nzayadio)	SAF 50080; CD36567	1977
SAKUMUNA 57 reissued: African 91.523	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Okomi Boye 1 & 2 (Kilola Toko Diangani)	SAF 50080; CD36567	1978
SAKUMUNA 58	Orchestre Lipua Lipua	Naleli libala 1 & 2 (Mbuta Benazo)	SAF 50080	1978

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by Alastair Johnston
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Updated 2 July 2018, thanks to Zim Bida, Doug Paterson, David Noyes and Ambiance Congo, and Flemming Harrev