Strut Records: Juanita Euka

Congolese rumba and golden era Cuban sounds

Born in DRC and raised in Argentina, charismatic singer Juanita Euka enjoys a unique perspective in music spanning African, Latin and Afro-Latin styles. She released her debut album Mabanzo on Strut in 2022 and has worked for many years as the singer and frontwoman for big band powerhouse London Afrobeat Collective.

For this exclusive Worldwide FM show, Juanita takes us through some of the new music emerging from DRC and the diaspora, as well as dipping into some timeless classics, exploring the links between Congolese rumba and golden era Cuban sounds.

1. Fally Ipupa - Par Terre

2. Celine Banza - Legigi Ngo Gbi

3. Miguelito Cuní Et Le Conjito Chappotin - Alto Songo

4. Beny More - Que Bueno Baila Usted

5.Le Grand Kalle - Independence Cha Cha

6. Franco et Le T.P. OK JAZZ - Bomba Bomba Mabe

7. Fulu Miziki - Soki Ozwyi Yako Lia

8. Ferre Gola - Cest Pas Ça

9. Jupiter & Okwess International - Bapasi

10. Kolinga - Mateya Disko (Voilaa remix)

11. Baloji - Kangaulois

12. Juanita Euka - Camarades

13. London Afrobeat Collective - Topesa Esengo Na Motema

Worldwide FM Chat