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Talent Latent | |
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| Origin | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Genres | Congolese rumba |
| Years active | 1990s–Present |
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Talent Latent, also simply known as Latent, was a Congolese rumba band from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), that gained popularity in the 1990s.[1][2][3][4]
Band's history[edit]
Talent Latent was formed by Mosain Malanda and Faustin Djata, who were not musicians by profession. Although the precise year of the band's inception is unclear, Syllart Records, a French label that specializes in African and Afro-Latin music, claims that the band emerged in the late 1990s and experienced some success between 1997 and 1999.[1] The name, Talent Latent, suggests that its members harbor undiscovered abilities. The band featured the Congolese rumba singer Fally Ipupa, and his longtime associates Atele Kunianga, Lisimo Gentamicine, Cellulaire Yankobo, Pitshou Luzolo, and the soloist and guitarist, Papillion.[1][5]
Breakthrough[edit]
In 1999, Talent Latent achieved their breakthrough with the release of their debut album, La Nouvelle Vague, meaning "the new wave." Produced by Syllart Records, La Nouvelle Vague consisted of 10 tracks and was subtitled A l'œuvre on connait l'artiste, denoting that a genuine artist is recognized by their work. The album swiftly garnered attention, propelling Talent Latent into the spotlight. Notable singles from the album include "Face B (Sylvie Demba)," which exemplifies one of the group's triumphs, and "Otwa," the shortest track, featuring acoustic guitar and female vocals alongside the band's regular vocalists.[1][6]
Following the success of A l'œuvre on connait l'artiste, Talent Latent appeared poised for further acclaim with a second album in the works. However, fate intervened when several key members departed to establish Quartier Latin Académia in Paris, ultimately resulting in the gradual dissolution of Talent Latent.[1][7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Talent Latent". Congolese Music. 2020-12-10. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ Swan, Deryck (April 2023). The Films of Michael Mann: From the Prison Wall to the Firewall. Liverpool, United Kingdom: Liverpool University Press. pp. 33–34. ISBN 9781800345638.
- ^ McGavran, Donald Anderson; Riddle, Norman (1979). Zaire: Midday in Missions. King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States: Judson Press. p. 135.
- ^ Mpiutu, Miguel Jegou (2022-08-08). "Koffi Olomide sur Fally Ipupa: "Il a commencé à bandal dans l'orchestre Talent latent"". Mbote (in French). Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ "Rumba Congolaise". Syllart (in French). Paris, France. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Les communes productrices des artistes musiciens à Kinshasa" [The producing communes of musical artists in Kinshasa]. Mbote (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Biographie Fally Ipupa". musicMe. Retrieved 2023-08-01.