Mavatiku Michelino Visi, commonly known as Michelino, is a soukous recording artist, composer, guitarist and vocalist, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He was a member of the Congolese band African Fiesta Nationale, which was later renamed Afrisa International, led by Congolese music superstar, Tabu Ley.[1] Later, in the early 1970s, Michelino left Afrisa and joined TPOK Jazz, led by François Luambo Makiadi, which dominated the Congolese music scene from the 1950s through the 1980s.[2]
Michelino Mavatiku Visi | |
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| Birth name | Mavatiku Visi |
| Also known as | Michelliono, Michita |
| Born | March 15, 1946 |
| Genres | Soukous |
| Occupation(s) | composer, arranger, producer, guitarist |
| Instrument | Lead Guitar |
| Years active | 1960 - Present |
Born and raised by Angolan parents, in the Congolese port-city of Matadi, Michelino moved to Kinshasa, as a teenager. Michelino now lives, plays and teaches music in Paris, France. He has a band of about eight members.[3]
Discography
edit- Makfe - With Afrisa International
- Salima - With TP OK Jazz - Sung by Josky Kiambukuta, Ndombe Opetum and Wuta Mayi
- Cassins Clay - With Afrisa International
- Moussa - With Afrisa International
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editReferences
edit- ^ "Michelino Was A Member of Tabu Ley's Band In The Late 1960s And Early 1970s". KenyaPage.Net. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Michelino Joined TPOK Jazz In The Early 1970s". KenyaPage.Net. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- ^ "Biography of Michelino Mavatiku Visi (French)". UniversRumbaCongolaise.Com. 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2015.