Henri Bowane

Henri Bowane
Birth nameHenri Wa Mayani Bowane
Born1926
Belgian Congo
Died1992 (65–66 years)
Zaire
GenresCongolese rumba
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentElectric guitar
Years active1947–1992
LabelsEssiebons, Ryco Jazz

Henri Bowane (1926–1992) was an influential figure in the development of Congolese rumba in the modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He was the first professional boss and early mentor to the guitarist Franco Luambo.

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