Papa Noel (whose stage name comes from the fact he was born Antoine Nedule … Read Full Bio ↴Papa Noel (whose stage name comes from the fact he was born Antoine Nedule Monswet on Christmas day 1940) is a veteran of the golden age of Congolese music.
In the 1940s and 50s Congolese rumba, until then performed traditionally on lokole log drum and sanza thumb piano was modernised by a group of pioneers. They transformed it by playing it on electric guitar, Latin congas and brass instruments. There was certain influence from commercial Cuban music - including rumba, son and cha-cha-cha - circulating at the time, as well as the absorption of sounds from regional and folk musics brought by rural migrants to the country's cities.
Rumba's musical structure shifted due to the creative impulse of Joseph Kabasele 'le Gran Kalle' and members of his band African Jazz. Others involved in this re-birth were Mwamba Déchaud, Tino Barroza and Nicolas Kassanda aka Dr Nico. The first success of this new period came in 1948 with Marie Louise, by guitarist Antoine 'Wendo' Kalosoyi. Other groups contributed to the increase in popularity including in 1956 the legendary Franco Luambo Makiadi's OK Jazz, les Bantous de la Capitale in 1958 and later Tabu Pascal Ley's African Fiesta in 1963. Through their inventiveness and the very lively local scene rumba became the Congolese musical trademark, the first Pan-African dance sound.
Papa Noel played guitar with several groups from that era notably Rock a Mambo (with two members of Franco's OK Jazz), les Bantous de la Capitale, Kabasele's Orchestre African Jazz and then Franco's OK Jazz. For Café Noir he draws inspiration from Cuba, the island whose rumba has inspired many leading Congolese musicians. The connection is direct as during the colonial period many Congolese took an enforced passage as enslaved peoples to Cuba. Having survived their music was key to the creation of traditions in the ports of Matanzas and Havana which have become known as Cuban rumba.To celebrate this on this recording, Papa Noel's guitar is joined by the distinctive sound of the Cuban tres with its three pairs of metal strings played by Cuban sonero Cotó. Joining in this reunion is Cameroonian saxophonist Manu ('Makossa man') Dibango, giving him the opportunity to evoke the hot nights of Léopoldville (today's Kinshasa), drawing on his own early years playing there with African Jazz.
Both Cuban and Congolese rumba callejera (street rumba) are all about dance! With Café Noir, Papa Noel pays tribute to the fact that Cuba has always been both a model and source of inspiration for African rumberos.
In the 1940s and 50s Congolese rumba, until then performed traditionally on lokole log drum and sanza thumb piano was modernised by a group of pioneers. They transformed it by playing it on electric guitar, Latin congas and brass instruments. There was certain influence from commercial Cuban music - including rumba, son and cha-cha-cha - circulating at the time, as well as the absorption of sounds from regional and folk musics brought by rural migrants to the country's cities.
Rumba's musical structure shifted due to the creative impulse of Joseph Kabasele 'le Gran Kalle' and members of his band African Jazz. Others involved in this re-birth were Mwamba Déchaud, Tino Barroza and Nicolas Kassanda aka Dr Nico. The first success of this new period came in 1948 with Marie Louise, by guitarist Antoine 'Wendo' Kalosoyi. Other groups contributed to the increase in popularity including in 1956 the legendary Franco Luambo Makiadi's OK Jazz, les Bantous de la Capitale in 1958 and later Tabu Pascal Ley's African Fiesta in 1963. Through their inventiveness and the very lively local scene rumba became the Congolese musical trademark, the first Pan-African dance sound.
Papa Noel played guitar with several groups from that era notably Rock a Mambo (with two members of Franco's OK Jazz), les Bantous de la Capitale, Kabasele's Orchestre African Jazz and then Franco's OK Jazz. For Café Noir he draws inspiration from Cuba, the island whose rumba has inspired many leading Congolese musicians. The connection is direct as during the colonial period many Congolese took an enforced passage as enslaved peoples to Cuba. Having survived their music was key to the creation of traditions in the ports of Matanzas and Havana which have become known as Cuban rumba.To celebrate this on this recording, Papa Noel's guitar is joined by the distinctive sound of the Cuban tres with its three pairs of metal strings played by Cuban sonero Cotó. Joining in this reunion is Cameroonian saxophonist Manu ('Makossa man') Dibango, giving him the opportunity to evoke the hot nights of Léopoldville (today's Kinshasa), drawing on his own early years playing there with African Jazz.
Both Cuban and Congolese rumba callejera (street rumba) are all about dance! With Café Noir, Papa Noel pays tribute to the fact that Cuba has always been both a model and source of inspiration for African rumberos.
Bel Ami
Papa Noel Lyrics
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BEL AMI - PAPA NOEL
Longola ngai mabanzo mama aa
[Take away my worries dear]
Nyongo na ngai ofuta cherie ee
[You pay my debts dear]
Mokano kopesa mokolo nini mama
[Which day are you going to give your decision]
Baexcuse na yo natia wapi oo nalembi
[Where do I store all your excuses, I am tired]
Lelo na nganda ee rumba
[Today at the rumba club/bar]
Longola ngai mabanzo mama aa
[Take away my worries dear]
Landa na nga nde rumba cheri ee
[Follow me to real rumba cheri]
Nyembo nga nabengi dia Walo
[I will name my song dear Walo]
Tobima lelo tosepelisa nzoto
[We go out we have fun, please ourselves]
Lelo na nganda ee rumba
[Today at the rumba club/bar]
Nalandi oh natima* mama aa
[I am coming oh am digging* my dear: not very clear]
Namekaki motema lelo nakangani
[I have read my heart, today i am stopping]
Nyembo nga naleli dia walo
[My song makes me cry dear Walo]
Mama nasengi yo pesa losako
[I am asking that you send greetings]
Lelo na nganda ee rumba
[Today at the rumba club/bar]
Longola ngai mabanzo mama aa
[Take away my worries dear]
Nyongo na ngai ofuta cherie ee
[You pay my debts dear]
Mokano kopesa mokolo nini mama
[Which day are you going to give your decision]
Baexcuse na yo natia wapi oo nalembi
[Where do I put all your excuses, I am tired]
Lelo na nganda ee rumba
[Today at the rumba club/bar]
Longola na ngai mabanzo mama aa
[Take away my worries dear]
Landa na nga nde rumba cherie ee
[Follow me for real rumba my dear]
Nyembo nga nabengi dia Walo
[I will name my song dear Walo]
Tobima lelo tosepelisa nzoto
[We go out we have fun, please ourselves]
Lelo na nganda ee rumba
[Today at the rumba club/bar]
Nalandi oh natima mama aa
[I am coming oh am digging my dear: not clear]
Namekaki motema lelo nakangami
[I have read my heart today i am stopping]
Nyembo nga naleli dia walo
[My song makes me cry dear Walo]
Mama nasengi yo pesa losako
[I am asking that you send greetings]
Lelo na nganda ee rumba
[Today at the rumba club/bar]
[Instruments]
Longola ngai mabanzo mama aa
[Take away my worries dear]
Nyongo na ngai ofuta cherie ee
[You pay my debts dear]
Mokano kopesa mokolo nini mama
[Which day are you going to give your decision]
Baexcuse na yo natia wapi oo nalembi
[Where do I store all your excuses, I am tired]
Lelo na nganda ee rhumba
[Today at the rumba club/bar]
Longola ngai mabanzo mama aa
[Take away my worries dear]
Landa na nga nde rumba cheri ee
[Follow me to real rumba cheri]
Nyembo nga nabengi dia Walo
[I will name my song dear Walo]
Tobima lelo tosepelisa nzoto
[We go out we have fun, please ourselves]
Lelo na nganda ee rumba
[Today at the rumba club/bar]
Nalandi oh natima mama aa
[I am coming oh am digging my dear: ??]
Namekaki motema lelo nakangami
[I have read my heart today i am stopping]
Nyembo nga naleli dia walo
[My song makes me cry dear Walo]
Mama nasengi yo pesa losako
[I am asking that you send greetings]
Lelo na nganda ee rumba
[Today at the rumba club/bar]
Ye rumba mama
This rumba my dear]
Mwana mboka na poto
[Son of country and foreign lands]
Ambiance nse somo mama aa
[The ambiance below is terrifying]
Nganda ee rumba success aya
[Making it with rumba at the club]
Et rumba success somo somo
[And success with rumba is scary]
Aladji pesa biere aladji tinda biere
[Aladji give some beer, Aladji send some beer]
Ye rumba mama
This rumba my dear]
Mwana mboka na poto
[Son of the country and foreign lands]
Ambiance nse somo mama
[The ambiance is terrifying dear]
Nganda ee rumba success aya
[Making it with rumba at the club]
Et rumba succes somo somo
[And success with rumba is scary]
Aladji pesa biere aladji tinda bien
[Aladji give some beer, Aladji send some beer]
Oo nalongola souci
[I am taking away these worries]
Motema echauffe nga bel ami
[The heart is fatigued, my good friend]
Longola mabanzo cherie
[Take away these thoughts my dear]
Baexcuse nayo nalembi
[Am tired of your excuses]
[Instruments]
Ye rumba mama
[This rumba my dear]
Mwana mboka na poto
[Son of native country and Europe]
Ambiance nse somo mama aa
[The ambiance below is terrifying]
Nganda ee rumba succes aya
[Making it with rumba at the club]
Et rumba succes somo somo
[and success with rumba is scary]
Aladji pesa biere Aladji tinda biere
[Aladji give some beer, Aladji send some beer]
Ye rumba mama
[This rumba my dear]
Mwana mboka na poto
[Son of native country and Europe]
Ambiance nse somo mama aa
[The ambiance below is terrifying]
Nganda ee rumba succes aya
[Making it with rumba at the club]
Et rumba succes somosomo
[Success with rumba is scary]
Aladji pesa biere Aladji tinda biere
[Aladji give some beer, Aladji send some beer]
[Instruments]
Aladji pesa biere Aladji tinda biere
[Aladji give some beer, Aladji send some beer]
@curtisbuluma2550
This is what defines a musical masterpiece. The exemplary work done on this piece of art is out of this world; The composition, vocals, rhythm, the instruments (drum beats, guitar and the trumpets / saxophones). This African song transcends generations, language and race. Papa Noel is truly a legend.
@user-xy7jb8du1h
6:59 ❤❤❤❤❤
@charlesomboga2114
Fred Obachi popularized this hit song during his radio commercials and it became quite popular. Even if we don't understand the lyrics, a good song in any language will stand out from the rest
@jaredwere8196
What else can you say......this is one here is a master piece thank you so much papa noel....with much love from kisumu Kenya
@stevekasera12
This song always drive my memory when traveling to Nairobi at night for the first time,, to join KU. To God the father be the glory.
@jamesmuseku2972
In a bus ,earphones on,this hit playing ...the simple things in life like enjoying this masterpiece are priceless❤❤❤
@blackrockamf1676
Been searching for this song for an entire 1 year. I'm happy I found it. It's absolute medicine for everything 💯❤
@richardgitonga7914
I discovered this last month. I've found it now. Only God knows the joy in my heart!
@thepollinatorsbeekeeperske3643
You should have asked me
@nyakadot.esq.2746
Same here