Wendo Kolosoy
Wendo Kolosoy | |
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The cover of his last record, Banaya Papa Wendo | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Antoine Kalosoyi (var. Nkolosoy) |
| Also known as | Papa Wendo, Wendo, Windsor, Wendo Sor, Sor, Wendo alanga nzembo, Wendo mokonzi ya nzembo |
| Born | April 25, 1925 Mushie, Mai-Ndombe District, Belgian Congo |
| Origin | Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Died | July 28, 2008 (aged 83) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Genres | Congolese rumba World Music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, band leader |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1943–1964/1993–2004 |
Antoine Wendo Kolosoy (April 25, 1925 – July 28, 2008), known as Papa Wendo, was a Congolese musician. He is considered the "doyen" of Congolese rumba, a musical style blending traditional Kongolese rhythm and son cubano.