Syran Mbenza
Syran Mbenza | |
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| Also known as | M’Benza |
| Born | 31 May 1950 Leopoldville, Belgian Congo (modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
| Origin | Congolese |
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| Instrument(s) | Guitar vocals |
| Years active | 1961—present |
Syran Mbenza (or M’Benza; born May 31, 1950) is a guitarist, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who has lived in Paris since about 1981. He has recorded and performed prolifically over five decades, including as a solo artist; as one of the four members of the popular soukous "supergroup" Les Quatre Étoiles; as a founding member of the acoustic, Congolese rumba revival band Kékélé; in other bands; and in support of numerous artists. He has been described as one of the greatest guitar players of Africa.