2. Central Africa: Democratic Republic of Congo.

Authors :: Stapleton, Chris
Source :: Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World. 2005, Vol. 6, p26-31. 6p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Information on popular music in the Democratic Republic of Congo from chapter 2 of the book "Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World" is presented. Urbanization influence the development of modern and popular music in the country. Recorded music also influenced the establishment of the Congolese sound. The entry also includes information on the country's population in 2002, geographic location, types of music and musical practices.