Freddy Ndala Kasheba (died October 2004) was a Congolese guitarist, singer, and bandleader who was based in Tanzania for most of his career.[1][2] In 1969, he emigrated from Zaire to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He became the leader of the group Orchestra Safari Sound in 1979, and remained its leader until leaving after a dispute with the owner of the band's equipment. He then started his own band, Zaita Musica, in addition to pursuing a solo career. His reputation in Tanzania was such that he became known in Dar es Salaam as "Maestro Supreme".[3][4]

Ndala Kasheba
BornZaire
OriginDar es Salaam, Tanzania
DiedOctober 2004
GenresCongolese rumbaMuziki wa dansi
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1969–2004
LabelsLimitless Sky Records
Formerly ofOrchestra Safari Sound

Discography

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  • Yellow Card (Limitless Sky/Stern's, 2002)

References

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  1. ^ Pareles, Jon (27 June 2003). "CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK; Oh, the Music Of Our Sphere". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Obituaries". Tanzanian Affairs. 1 January 2005. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Ndala Kasheba". Limitless Sky Records. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  4. ^ Huey, Steve. "Orchestre Safari Sound Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 September 2019.