Kasaloo Kyanga

Kasaloo Kyanga was a Congolese musician, guitarist and composer. He was born on May 20th, 1957 with his twin brother Kyanga Songa. Kyanga died of pleural effusion on September 9, 2011[1] at Mwananyamala Hospital in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Kasaloo[2][3]'s compositions continue to be performed by other musicians, including the hit song he composed with Tancut Almasi Orchestra, Masafa Marepoo[4]. His other hit songs include: Thunderstruck,[5][6] Baby Shark,[7] Butinini,[8] Kashasha,[9][10][11] and Kambwembwe.[12]

Kasaloo Kyanga
BornMay 20, 1957
Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo
DiedSeptember 9, 2011 (aged 54)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
CitizenshipTanzania
OccupationMusician, guitarist, composer
Years active1980–2011
Notable work
Karubandika, Masafa Marefu
StyleMuziki wa dansi, Soukous
Spouse(s)Jane Butinini
Children4
RelativesKyanga Songa
Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/kasalookyanga/

Career

Kasaloo and his younger brother Kyanga took center-stage during the Tangut band's performance. Attendees witnessed the famous 'Fimbo Lugoda' and 'Kinyekinye kisonzo Tisa Kumi Mangala' styles. Kasaloo, known for his metallic voice, arrived from the Democratic Republic of Congo (then Zaire)[13] in 1980. Kasaloo began working with Orchestra Matimila Band under Remmy Ongala. Some of his best-known works under this outfit included 'Almasi', 'Bishada', 'Natoa Onyo', and 'Usia'. Kasaloo had collaborated with another Congolese musician, Skassy Kasambula. Kasaloo, Kasambula, and Semhando crossed over to Tomatoma as Kasaloo composed his master hit, 'Mwanaidi'. He was later absorbed by Orchestra Marquis Original[14] where he joined his brother Songa in one of the most effective vocal combinations. Kasaloo and Songa rose to prominence as they came out with remarkable compositions such as 'Karubandika',[15] 'Sofia', 'Clara', 'Hasira Hasara', 'Ni Wewe Pekee' and many others that won them accolades from the music fraternity across the world. The vocalist duo parted ways with Marquis to open their base in Iringa with the Tancut Almasi band.[16] 'Masafa Marefu', 'Pili Wangu', 'Tutasele', 'Kiwele' and 'Jane Butinini' (wife of Kasaloo) were some of the hits that raised their status even further in the music world. Butinini, who used to be a netball star, happened to be the sister of former Railways Football team from Morogoro, Duncan Butinini.[17]

Death

Kasaloo's death was announced in the early morning of September 9, 2011 as a result of pleural effusion.[18] Veteran musician Kikumbi Mwanza Mpango Mwema, popularly known as King Kiki, confirmed Kasaloo's tragic death.

Discography
  • Mchezo Umekwisha
  • Karubandika[19][20]
  • Masafa Marefu
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References
  1. Mbwana, Kambi (September 9, 2013). "HANDENI KWETU: Miaka miwili kifo cha Kasaloo Kyanga, sauti yake itabaki kuwa lulu". HANDENI KWETU. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. "Unawakumbuka Kyanga Songa na Kassaloo Kyanga???". JamiiForums | The Home of Great Thinkers. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  3. "Kasalo Kyanga – New Songs, Playlists & Latest News – BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  4. "Masafa Marefu". wahapahapa.com. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  5. Mkito.com. "Kasaloo Kyanga – Karubandika (Orchestra Maquis Original) – Wiz Cassa". Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  6. Dekula2 (September 4, 2009), Karubandika by Kasaloo Kyanga & Orch.Maquis Original(Zembwela), retrieved February 13, 2018
  7. Kitime, Anko. "Zamani wanaume waliimba kuhusu matatizo ya wanawake". mobile.mwananchi.co.tz. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  8. "WIMBO BUTININI:MAHABA YA DHATI YA KASALOO KWA MKEWE". WIMBO BUTININI. August 2, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  9. Blog, Michuzi. "Tancut Almasi Orchestra na Kashasha enzi hizoo". MICHUZI BLOG. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  10. "Vidokezo · TUIMBE WOTE NYIMBO KASHASHA YA TANCUT ALMASI ORCHESTRA". Vidokezo. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  11. Michuzi, Othman. "Tancut Almasi Orchestra na Kashasha". MTAA KWA MTAA BLOG. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  12. "Tukumbushane: Nyimbo bora zenye majina ya kiume...II". JamiiForums. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  13. "congo in tanzania". muzikifan.com. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  14. "ZiKi – The African Music Project: Artist: Orchestra Maquis Original". ZiKi – The African Music Project. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  15. "Download Audio: Orchestra Maquis Original – Karubandika Mp3". Bongovibe. February 17, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  16. Hansom (September 20, 2011). "MAMBOBADO: PICHA YA LEO; UNAIKUMBUKA ENZI YA TANCUT ALMASI BENDI YA IRINGA". MAMBOBADO. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  17. "Kasaloo Kyanga is no more". JamiiForums. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  18. Blog, Mtinge. "GWIJI LA MUZIKI ALIYETOWEKA GAFLA; KASALOO KYANGA". Mtinge. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  19. "End of an era as composer of 'Karubandika' exits the stage – Daily Nation". Daily Nation. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  20. "ZiKi – The African Music Project: Lyrics: Karubandika – Orchestra Maquis Original". ZiKi – The African Music Project. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
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