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Meridjo Belobi
Congolese musician (1952–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean-Marie Belobi Ng’ekerme (December 22, 1952 – 27 August 2020), known professionally as Meridjo Belobi, was a Congolese drummer and songwriter. Known for being a long-time drummer for Zaïko Langa Langa, he is credited as the creator of the Cavacha drum pattern,[1][2] which gained international recognition and is considered as a major contribution to African music.
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Meridjo Belobi | |
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![]() Meridjo Belobi in 1979. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Jean-Marie Belobi Ng’ekerme |
Born | (1952-12-22)December 22, 1952 Kinshasa, DR Congo |
Died | August 27, 2020(2020-08-27) (aged 67) Liège, Belgium |
Genres | Congolese rumba |
Occupation(s) | Drummer and songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Years active | 1971–2019 |
Formerly of | Zaïko Langa Langa |
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