The new album, "XX," reflects another powerful era for the artist and is celebratory and personal, with Fally Ipupa ...

The Congolese singer prepares to celebrate his 20-year career and the evolution of his rumba, from his first album, 'Droit ...

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After parting ways with the pop star Koffi Olomide in 2006, Fally Ipupa established his unique identity. He stands out as one of the rare Rhumba musicians proficient in both English and French ...

Speaking after the release of his fifth album, the Igbo highlife musician had said: “As a musician, I’ve transformed, evolved, and transcended within my music and social responsibilities." Previous ...

Fally Ipupa is taking the Congo global. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "FORMULE 7") FALLY IPUPA: (Singing in non-English language). RASCOE: That's "Formule 7," the title track from Fally Ipupa's latest album.

FALLY IPUPA: (Singing in non-English language). RASCOE: That's "Formule 7," the title track from Fally Ipupa's latest album. And he joins us now from Paris. Welcome to the program. IPUPA: Yes, thank ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Congolese rumba maestro Fally Ipupa about his new album Formule 7. Congolese rumba maestro Fally Ipupa on his new album 'Formule 7' AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Fally Ipupa is ...