Papa Noel
Papa Noel
Latest Release
- Mistletoe
- December 2024
- • 1 Song
Top Songs
| 1 | Juliana | ||
| 2 | Sandokan | ||
| 3 | Limpia Mi Son | ||
| 4 | Stargazing | ||
| 5 | Put It Down |
Albums
Dec 2024 • 1 song
Jun 2024 • 1 song
Nov 2021 • 1 song
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Biography
One of the most important members of Franco's legendary OK Jazz band, guitarist Papa Noel's quick-fingered virtuosity and light, airy touch made him a major figure in the music of Zaire (later the Democratic Republic of Congo). Born Noel Nedule circa 1941, Papa Noel grew up in Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo (the country adjacent to what became Zaire), and learned to play the guitar by copying the Afro-Cuban-derived rumba music that was becoming popular in the region. In 1957, at the age of 16, Noel made his first record with future rumba legends Orchestre Bantou (aka Les...