Ndala Kasheba | |
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Born | Zaire |
Origin | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
Died | October 2004 |
Genres | Congolese rumba • Muziki wa dansi |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1969–2004 |
Labels | Limitless Sky Records |
Formerly of | Orchestra Safari Sound |
Freddy Ndala Kasheba (died October 2004) was a Congolese guitarist, singer, and bandleader who was based in Tanzania for most of his career. [1] [2] In 1969, he emigrated from Zaire to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He became the leader of the group Orchestra Safari Sound in 1979, and remained its leader until leaving after a dispute with the owner of the band's equipment. He then started his own band, Zaita Musica, in addition to pursuing a solo career. His reputation in Tanzania was such that he became known in Dar es Salaam as "Maestro Supreme". [3] [4]