Henri Bowane

Henri Bowane
Born
Henri Wa Mayani Bowane

1926
Belgian Congo
Died1992 (65–66 years)
Zaire
GenresCongolese rumba
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentElectric guitar
Years active1947–1992
LabelsEssiebons, Ryco Jazz

Henri Bowane (1926–1992) was an influential figure in the development of Congolese rumba in the modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He was the first professional boss and early mentor to the guitarist Franco Luambo.

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