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Keeping Franco, Tabu Ley's Rhumba spirit alive: Timeless journey of Orchestra Kekele

Orchestra Four Stars has lived the test of time and three artistes leading the charge have in the past performed with the famous rhumba bands of TP OK Jazz of Franco Luambo Luanzo Makiadi, Afrisa International of Tabu Ley and Empire Bakuba of Pepe Kalle Kabaselle Yampanya (Photo: File/Standard, Getty Images)

With the disbandment of most Congolese bands of the last century, a leading band with the same generation of musicians is still giving thousands of their fans a taste of their music.

Orchestra Four Stars is the band that has lived the test of time and three artistes leading the charge have in the past performed with the famous rhumba bands of TP OK Jazz of Franco Luambo Luanzo Makiadi, Afrisa International of Tabu Ley and Empire Bakuba of Pepe Kalle Kabaselle Yampanya.

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