Mutuashi
Summary
Mutuashi is a Kasai-associated popular music-and-dance field whose modern professional identity draws on local song and movement. Regional community practices and nationally marketed interpretations are related but different categories. The name’s history and its relation to older local dance names remain subjects of practitioner debate. [1] [2]
Contemporary and trending
INA teacher and singer-guitarist Monik Tenday addressed Mutuashi’s history at AfricaMuseum in 2024. Her account describes a nationally recognizable field while distinguishing her own Folk Pop work from an exclusively Mutuashi identity. Cultural prominence and international celebrity do not establish equal everyday use across the DRC. [1]
History
Lye M. Yoka situates Tshala Muana’s popularization in relation to Lulua and western Kasai resources. Tenday argues that the modern name emerged through reinterpreted popular-band language and distinguishes Tshikuna or Tshinkimbua as local dance names. That explanation is an attributed historical argument rather than a settled origin for all Kasai music. [2] [1]
Musical characteristics
Rhythmic song and bodily movement are central, while modern popular ensembles reorganize local musical resources through guitar-band and amplified performance. Arrangement, language and dance presentation can vary. A modern genre label does not exhaust the region’s ceremonial, praise and social repertoires. [2]
Geography and communities
Kasai/Lulua–Luba-linked landscapes form the regional center. Kinshasa’s professional and migrant public and lower wider Congolese circulation are distinct layers of reach. The map represents those relationships without projecting one celebrity’s fame uniformly over the whole country. [2] [1]
Artists
Tshala Muana is a major historical professional interpreter. Tenday’s 2024 analysis also discusses Dr Nico and Tabu Ley’s roles in the popular-band history of the label. Their varied careers should not be classified wholly as Mutuashi. [2] [1]
Representative performances
| Repertoire | Field use | Notes |
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| popular | regional | Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates. |
| Artist | Performance / song / title | Embedded player URL | Notes | Repertoire kind | Repertoire date | Recording date | Format | Opening | Places | Fit | Evidence | Review note | MuGlobe favorite | Current hit | Authentic |
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| Chikito | CHIKITO – NGELA-MAYI MUTUASHI 2026 | Audiovisuel Officiel | KASUMBALESA | https://www.youtube.com/embed/_h2qyZrM-Zk | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: OEUVRES YA KWETU TSHILUBA . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Ngela-Mayi2026 and Chikito waMutanda2025 musical programmes, primary captions identify actual Mutuashi performance. The label/publisher is not substituted as performer; distinct dated source programmes retained. Video publication: 2026-09-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[3] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: OEUVRES YA KWETU TSHILUBA . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Ngela-Mayi2026 and Chikito waMutanda2025 musical programmes, primary captions identify actual Mutuashi performance. The label/publisher is not substituted as performer; distinct dated source programmes retained. | false | false | false |
| Chem-Chem Yetu | Monik Tenday [ L’ #AUTHETIQUE #TSHIBOLAMULUMBAYI] groupe *Chem -Chem Yetu | https://www.youtube.com/embed/gBl3vky9k8g | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. TshibolaMulumbayi: primary specialist/musician explicitly identifies this original group version, later reinterpreted by TshalaMuana. Publisher MonikTenday is not substituted for the archived group. Video publication: 2026-08-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[4] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. TshibolaMulumbayi: primary specialist/musician explicitly identifies this original group version, later reinterpreted by TshalaMuana. Publisher MonikTenday is not substituted for the archived group. | false | false | false |
| Monik Tenday; Yan Koy; Rodriguez Vangama | Monik Tenday [#SHAKENA] #live avec #YanKoy et @rodriguezvangamaofficiel3677 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/7SOtCAxnpZ0 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. Video publication: 2026-07-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[5] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. | false | false | false |
| Monik Tenday and ensemble | Monik Tenday - #CONCERT [ #MUTUASHI #STYLE#TENDAY] #Live au #Faslstaff #bxl | https://www.youtube.com/embed/QXoVAB5Udic | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. Video publication: 2026-05-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[6] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. | false | false | false |
| Monik Tenday and ensemble | Monik Tenday [#MUTUASHI STYLE TENDAY #EURO- #TOUR] #paris 🇫🇷 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/odpLru0KZQQ | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. Video publication: 2025-12-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[7] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. | false | false | false |
| Delphin Mukendi; Ir Mwata; Izbitshie | Mutuashi Tshilahui pour le seigneur ir mwata et izbitshie | https://www.youtube.com/embed/jb7t9hMQpio | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Delphin Mukendi wa cimanga TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Tshilahui pour le Seigneur: specifically titled Mutuashi collaboration, artist/participant names retained without asserting each has the same vocal/instrumental role. Devotional subject does not disqualify the named musical form. Video publication: 2025-11-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[8] | popular | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Delphin Mukendi wa cimanga TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Tshilahui pour le Seigneur: specifically titled Mutuashi collaboration, artist/participant names retained without asserting each has the same vocal/instrumental role. Devotional subject does not disqualify the named musical form. | false | false | false |
| Marceline Kapinga Yoka and ensemble | Kumba de la Reine de Mutuashi . Répétition coulisse +243976539766. | https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Yf8O5hfYc8 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Marceline Kapinga Yoka base tv officiel . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Kumba de la Reine deMutuashi: own2025 rehearsal performance of the specifically identified repertoire. A coherent musical rehearsal remains a performance; exact recording day not inferred. Video publication: 2025-10-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[9] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Marceline Kapinga Yoka base tv officiel . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Kumba de la Reine deMutuashi: own2025 rehearsal performance of the specifically identified repertoire. A coherent musical rehearsal remains a performance; exact recording day not inferred. | false | false | false |
| Bébé Love | Tutumikeni_bébé_love_remix_mutuashi [visualizer]_audio_officiel | https://www.youtube.com/embed/8I2q3eneWtk | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: bébé love officiel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Tutumikeni MutuashiRemix: own October2025 specifically named genre adaptation. Visualizer of actual musical work, not instruction. Video publication: 2025-10-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[10] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: bébé love officiel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Tutumikeni MutuashiRemix: own October2025 specifically named genre adaptation. Visualizer of actual musical work, not instruction. | false | false | false |
| Delphin Mukendi; Junior Mwata | Kasumbalesa 2025 deuxième partie Delphin Mukendi wa tshimanga et junior mwata 🔥 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/CR1nhAjrbUA | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Junior Mwata Solo Officiel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Kasumbalesa2025 second-part musical programme published by the named instrumentalist, from the explicitly identified Mutuashi network; individual instrument/voice roles not invented. Video publication: 2025-10-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[11] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Junior Mwata Solo Officiel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Kasumbalesa2025 second-part musical programme published by the named instrumentalist, from the explicitly identified Mutuashi network; individual instrument/voice roles not invented. | false | false | false |
| Chikito | Mutuashi chikito wa mutanda | https://www.youtube.com/embed/IS-O8nkxlrA | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Formule sept Dihota . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Ngela-Mayi2026 and Chikito waMutanda2025 musical programmes, primary captions identify actual Mutuashi performance. The label/publisher is not substituted as performer; distinct dated source programmes retained. Video publication: 2025-09-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[12] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Formule sept Dihota . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Ngela-Mayi2026 and Chikito waMutanda2025 musical programmes, primary captions identify actual Mutuashi performance. The label/publisher is not substituted as performer; distinct dated source programmes retained. | false | false | false |
| Monik Tenday and ensemble | MUTUASHI PUR ET DUR AVEC MONIK TENDAY AU CERIA A BRUXELLES | https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Es_rJDvMZU | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: KINSHASA MOTO. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. Video publication: 2025-09-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[13] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: KINSHASA MOTO. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. | false | false | false |
| Monik Tenday | SHAKENA | https://www.youtube.com/embed/x7gu9GEmJN8 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Monik Tenday - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Shakena: own2025 distributor source and artist’s related caption identify MutuashiStyleTenday album. Full studio master retained once; half-length promotional/dance edit is held. Distributor release: 2025-07-25; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2025-07-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[14] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Monik Tenday - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Shakena: own2025 distributor source and artist’s related caption identify MutuashiStyleTenday album. Full studio master retained once; half-length promotional/dance edit is held. Distributor release: 2025-07-25; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana feat. MJ30 | Tshala Muana - Malu deux (Clip Officiel) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Bo4mAGD8nY | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: 243 Music (3.0). Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. MaluDeux: primary label identifies Sikila2009 and artist/composer; authoritative corresponding distributor credits Meje30.2025 video is an archive/reissue, not a new session. Video publication: 2025-07-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[15] | popular | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: 243 Music (3.0). Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. MaluDeux: primary label identifies Sikila2009 and artist/composer; authoritative corresponding distributor credits Meje30.2025 video is an archive/reissue, not a new session. | false | false | false |
| Orchestre Kasaï Champion; Leader Kadima wa Mukala | 💥KANDA WA KANDA. LEADER KADIMA CONCERT HUILERIE KINSHASA ORCHESTRE KASAÏ CHAMPION | https://www.youtube.com/embed/pLiHuLZ8cZ0 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: dv sat pro. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Kanda waKanda: primary source explicitly describes the actual2025 HuilerieKinshasa concert as KasaiEast/West Mutuashi. Recordist/political tags do not identify additional singers. Video publication: 2025-07-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[16] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: dv sat pro. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Kanda waKanda: primary source explicitly describes the actual2025 HuilerieKinshasa concert as KasaiEast/West Mutuashi. Recordist/political tags do not identify additional singers. | false | false | false |
| IDPizzle | IDPizzle - Mutuashi Dancehall (official video) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/NPpdgmY-pYs | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: IDPizzle. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. MutuashiDancehall: own2025 MalewaEP source explicitly identifies the particular contemporary hybrid. Fuego/Pedrido production and Alan video are distinct from lead voice. Video publication: 2025-06-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[17] | popular | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: IDPizzle. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. MutuashiDancehall: own2025 MalewaEP source explicitly identifies the particular contemporary hybrid. Fuego/Pedrido production and Alan video are distinct from lead voice. | false | false | false |
| Empereur Lelimba | Empereur Lelimba " MUKETE WA BAJANYI " | https://www.youtube.com/embed/NmKNlkXLo7E | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Management Label - Rockcity. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Mukete waBajanyi: primary label names actual Bayuda duCongo performer and particular current2025 work in the identified Mutuashi ensemble network. Separate distributor copy not selected again. Video publication: 2025-06-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[18] | popular | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Management Label - Rockcity. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Mukete waBajanyi: primary label names actual Bayuda duCongo performer and particular current2025 work in the identified Mutuashi ensemble network. Separate distributor copy not selected again. | false | false | false |
| Kadiyoyo | KADIYOYO - David Mangaya [ Clip video Officiel ] | https://www.youtube.com/embed/L8oSREufqEM | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: KADIYOYO B.. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. DavidMangaya: artist’s own2025 particular work explicitly tagged Mutuashi/Bayuda. Title/dedicatee not silently made co-performer. Video publication: 2025-05-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[19] | popular | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: KADIYOYO B.. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. DavidMangaya: artist’s own2025 particular work explicitly tagged Mutuashi/Bayuda. Title/dedicatee not silently made co-performer. | false | false | false |
| Kadiyoyo; Lelimba | Kadiyoyo ft Lelimba - Coco Muya [Clip officiel] Grand Kasaï | https://www.youtube.com/embed/8FwjhTRpHSk | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: FRANCK CIOLA WETU TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. CocoMuya: primary source describes the actual2025 reunion of these Kasai singers. Notable CocoMuya is organiser/dedicatee, not automatically vocalist. Video publication: 2025-04-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[20] | popular | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: FRANCK CIOLA WETU TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. CocoMuya: primary source describes the actual2025 reunion of these Kasai singers. Notable CocoMuya is organiser/dedicatee, not automatically vocalist. | false | false | false |
| Géd Keys | Mutuashi by Géd keys officiel | https://www.youtube.com/embed/q02ZhSVpMHU | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MR GÉDÉON. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own2025 Mutuashi instrumental performance, title names form and piano context. Actual creator credited without inventing vocals. Video publication: 2025-01-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[21] | popular | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MR GÉDÉON. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own2025 Mutuashi instrumental performance, title names form and piano context. Actual creator credited without inventing vocals. | false | false | false |
| Monik Tenday and ensemble | Monik Tenday [ #CONCERT COMPLET ] #MUTUASHI MUSIC BY TENDAY | https://www.youtube.com/embed/EFxOV6Qw8J4 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. Video publication: 2024-04-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[22] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. | false | false | false |
| Monik Tenday and ensemble | Monik Tenday - à#RumbaDivas event Hommage à #TSHALAMUANA #CICATRICEDAMOUR en #Lingala | https://www.youtube.com/embed/B_hE7syzHNI | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. Video publication: 2023-03-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[23] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. | false | false | false |
| Monik Tenday and ensemble | MUTUASHI DE TENDAY | https://www.youtube.com/embed/oM_Z7ouxOS4 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. Video publication: 2022-09-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[24] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. | false | false | false |
| Matshiatshia Balance; Mukala; Freddy | Concert Musique Traditionnelle Mutuashi (Mbuji-Mayi) Matshiatshia Balance /Mukala/Freddy | https://www.youtube.com/embed/hYMua8Gh9UM | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Mpiana Kabamba. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific MbujiMayi concert explicitly identified as traditional Mutuashi,with actual participating musicians named in recordist’s title. MpianaKabamba is publisher rather than assumed singer.2022 publication distinct from unknown exact session. Video publication: 2022-03-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[25] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Mpiana Kabamba. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific MbujiMayi concert explicitly identified as traditional Mutuashi,with actual participating musicians named in recordist’s title. MpianaKabamba is publisher rather than assumed singer.2022 publication distinct from unknown exact session. | false | false | false |
| Bayuda du Congo International; Sylvain Kabasele | mutuashi de bayuda du Congo international chante Sylvain Kabasele | https://www.youtube.com/embed/CDsGbnEBuhI | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: ACR TV Officiel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific primary-titled Mutuashi recording, actual ensemble/singer identified. ACRTV publishes, not performs. Video publication: 2021-09-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[26] | popular | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: ACR TV Officiel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific primary-titled Mutuashi recording, actual ensemble/singer identified. ACRTV publishes, not performs. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana | Tshala Muana - Grand Pretre Mere | https://www.youtube.com/embed/OnAJxMtStRw | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: enzeggy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. Video publication: 2021-05-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[27] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: enzeggy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana | Tshala Muana - Baba Nima | https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Ld9WDXy8x0 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: enzeggy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. Video publication: 2021-05-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[28] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: enzeggy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana | Tshibola | https://www.youtube.com/embed/TfDS3eKLSiY | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Tshala Muana - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. A contemporary1987 music-magazine review explicitly places Tshibola/Kumba in Mutuashi; later1985 distributor copyright is not a verified session date. Distributor release: 1985-01-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2021-04-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[29] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Tshala Muana - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. A contemporary1987 music-magazine review explicitly places Tshibola/Kumba in Mutuashi; later1985 distributor copyright is not a verified session date. Distributor release: 1985-01-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Bayuda du Congo Nouvelle Génération de Kadiyoyo | Bayuda du Congo Nouvelle Génération de Kadiyoyo - Kanguluba (Clip Officiel HD) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/KTCqGwk3A-Q | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: KABUYA KADIYOYO SHUNGU. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Kanguluba,TshintuaNdemba and Ngondu recordings from the group’s own Kasai folkloric/Mutuashi programme. Distinct named works; no assertion that every Luba song or every member’s solo career is one genre. Video publication: 2020-11-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[30] | popular | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: KABUYA KADIYOYO SHUNGU. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Kanguluba,TshintuaNdemba and Ngondu recordings from the group’s own Kasai folkloric/Mutuashi programme. Distinct named works; no assertion that every Luba song or every member’s solo career is one genre. | false | false | false |
| Bayuda du Congo Nouvelle Génération de Kadiyoyo | Bayuda du Congo Nouvelle Génération de Kadiyoyo - Tshintua Ndemba (Clip Officiel HD) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/PB-_T4UDf38 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: KABUYA KADIYOYO SHUNGU. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Kanguluba,TshintuaNdemba and Ngondu recordings from the group’s own Kasai folkloric/Mutuashi programme. Distinct named works; no assertion that every Luba song or every member’s solo career is one genre. Video publication: 2020-11-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[31] | popular | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: KABUYA KADIYOYO SHUNGU. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Kanguluba,TshintuaNdemba and Ngondu recordings from the group’s own Kasai folkloric/Mutuashi programme. Distinct named works; no assertion that every Luba song or every member’s solo career is one genre. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana | Tshala Muana - Dinanga 2 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/eNBRvtjTVp0 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: enzeggy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. Video publication: 2020-06-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[32] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: enzeggy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana | Tshala Muana - Bulunda | https://www.youtube.com/embed/q62t2YqE7_U | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: enzeggy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. Video publication: 2020-06-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[33] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: enzeggy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana | Tshala Muana - Tshanza | https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGnqv6-YIsQ | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: enzeggy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. Video publication: 2020-06-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[34] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: enzeggy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. | false | false | false |
| Monik Tenday and ensemble | Tsha kuetu par Monik TENDAY | https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZVnq3pFVfYs | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. Video publication: 2020-04-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[35] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MONIK TENDAY . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specifically named MutuashiStyleTenday live/song programme, including2026Falstaff,2024complete concert,TshaKuetu,2025Ceria/Paris,explicit Cicatrice tribute and July2026Shakena live with YanKoy/RodriguezVangama. Described personal fusion is retained without classifying her whole FolkPop career as Mutuashi. | false | false | false |
| Bayuda du Congo | Grand Charme - Bayuda du Congo | https://www.youtube.com/embed/bXlqSf12Oo0 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: 13salamu. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular GrandCharme recording and separately identified live Mutuashi performance. Source explicitly identifies the musical form for the live clip, not uploader LauraineNtumba as performer. Video publication: 2020-01-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[36] | popular | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: 13salamu. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular GrandCharme recording and separately identified live Mutuashi performance. Source explicitly identifies the musical form for the live clip, not uploader LauraineNtumba as performer. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana; MJ30 | 1 Meje & Tshala Muana Deux Saisons YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/embed/43hgSwytRlw | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Engunda Ikala. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Délestage,DeuxSaisons and BenaDiany collaborations in the documented Mutuashi production network. Meje30/MJ30 one artist; upload dates do not establish new sessions. Video publication: 2019-08-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[37] | popular | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Engunda Ikala. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Délestage,DeuxSaisons and BenaDiany collaborations in the documented Mutuashi production network. Meje30/MJ30 one artist; upload dates do not establish new sessions. | false | false | false |
| Troupe Luba | Troupe Luba - Mutuashi | https://www.youtube.com/embed/mOuhoAVDcsA | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Monkey D. Sound. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Mutuashi field musical source with primary VOA archive reference, not every Luba ceremonial repertoire. Original recording date not invented from2019 upload. Video publication: 2019-05-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[38] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Monkey D. Sound. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Mutuashi field musical source with primary VOA archive reference, not every Luba ceremonial repertoire. Original recording date not invented from2019 upload. | false | false | false |
| Bayuda du Congo Nouvelle Génération de Kadiyoyo | NGONDU | https://www.youtube.com/embed/88XjAjq6hJg | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: BAYUDA NOUVELLE GÉNÉRATION. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Kanguluba,TshintuaNdemba and Ngondu recordings from the group’s own Kasai folkloric/Mutuashi programme. Distinct named works; no assertion that every Luba song or every member’s solo career is one genre. Video publication: 2019-03-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[39] | popular | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: BAYUDA NOUVELLE GÉNÉRATION. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Kanguluba,TshintuaNdemba and Ngondu recordings from the group’s own Kasai folkloric/Mutuashi programme. Distinct named works; no assertion that every Luba song or every member’s solo career is one genre. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana; Mbilia Bel | Tourbillon - Maman Tshala Mwana ft Maman Mbilia Belle | https://www.youtube.com/embed/_HZVeMv1FUM | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Dj Pex Mayasi. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Tourbillon: source explicitly identifies the particular Mutwashi collaboration, distinct from its DonDeDieu and Malu references. Named musicians retained; publisher DJPex not a vocalist. Video publication: 2018-03-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[40] | popular | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Dj Pex Mayasi. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Tourbillon: source explicitly identifies the particular Mutwashi collaboration, distinct from its DonDeDieu and Malu references. Named musicians retained; publisher DJPex not a vocalist. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana | Tshala Muana - Lekela Muadi (Cabuya) [audio] | https://www.youtube.com/embed/1cHoeVyQMyU | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Syllart Records. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. Video publication: 2018-01-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[41] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Syllart Records. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. | false | false | false |
| MJ30 | MJ 30 MASTA VOICE ASALI PLAISIR NA BA COUPLE JOUR YA ST VALENTIN MUTUASHI GRAVE NA LIEUSAINT | https://www.youtube.com/embed/igYHz8fZ_Ag | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: PARIS CONGO BILENGI TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Valentine’s live Mutuashi performance in Lieusaint, source identifies actual artist/form and occasion. Publisher is not singer. Video publication: 2016-02-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[42] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: PARIS CONGO BILENGI TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Valentine’s live Mutuashi performance in Lieusaint, source identifies actual artist/form and occasion. Publisher is not singer. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana | TSHALA MUANA - Cicatrice d'amour (original) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/-KV-MDBl53E | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: ka5050. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. Specialist work-specific account relates its Tshikuna/Mutuashi song-dance structure; disputed historical terminology remains attributed, not a universal origin claim. Video publication: 2015-06-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[43] | popular | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: ka5050. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Tshibola,LekelaMuadi/Cabuya,Dinanga2,Bulunda,Tshanza,Cicatrice d’Amour,BabaNima and GrandPrêtreMère repertoire in the documented professional Mutuashi field. Not every associated Congolese rumba career imported. Original albums/releases are distinguished from unknown sessions; Syllart names Tshala lead voice and GuyNsangué bass on LekelaMuadi. Specialist work-specific account relates its Tshikuna/Mutuashi song-dance structure; disputed historical terminology remains attributed, not a universal origin claim. | false | false | false |
| Tshibangu Kadima; Rumbafrica | Mutuashi by Tshibangu Kadima & Rumbafrica | https://www.youtube.com/embed/L54-R5QAFwI | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Tshibangu Kadima. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own musical programme explicitly identifies Kasai Mutuashi and actual performing group. Diaspora educational venue does not make the performance itself a spoken instruction video or imply all-American genre origin. Video publication: 2015-03-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[44] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Tshibangu Kadima. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own musical programme explicitly identifies Kasai Mutuashi and actual performing group. Diaspora educational venue does not make the performance itself a spoken instruction video or imply all-American genre origin. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana; MJ30 | Tshala Muana - Bena diany (feat. Meje 30) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/GabvfpNzSHc | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Cantos Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Délestage,DeuxSaisons and BenaDiany collaborations in the documented Mutuashi production network. Meje30/MJ30 one artist; upload dates do not establish new sessions. Video publication: 2015-03-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[45] | popular | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Cantos Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Délestage,DeuxSaisons and BenaDiany collaborations in the documented Mutuashi production network. Meje30/MJ30 one artist; upload dates do not establish new sessions. | false | false | false |
| Bayuda du Congo | Mutuashi - Bayudas Du Congo Performance | https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jnn-NNOkjp0 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Lauraine ntumba. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular GrandCharme recording and separately identified live Mutuashi performance. Source explicitly identifies the musical form for the live clip, not uploader LauraineNtumba as performer. Video publication: 2015-02-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[46] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Lauraine ntumba. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular GrandCharme recording and separately identified live Mutuashi performance. Source explicitly identifies the musical form for the live clip, not uploader LauraineNtumba as performer. | false | false | false |
| Bayudas du Congo; Empereur Lelimba | BAYUDAS DU CONGO CONCERT LIVE - EMPEREUR LELIMBA KASAI- TSHILUBA- MUTUASHI | https://www.youtube.com/embed/18_creVrwB0 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MFM MFM. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual complete named live Mutuashi programme. One long recording counts once; same publisher’s near-duration alternative cuts and short excerpt were not selected. Video publication: 2014-01-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[47] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: MFM MFM. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual complete named live Mutuashi programme. One long recording counts once; same publisher’s near-duration alternative cuts and short excerpt were not selected. | false | false | false |
| Tuta Ngoma; Thobos Lubamba | MUTUASHI | https://www.youtube.com/embed/s6t9sD5w9NU | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: LubambaTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. AfricaLiziba Mutuashi musical performance, primary caption names musicians and concert honouring WendoKolosoy. Honouree/movie subject not automatically the current singer. Video publication: 2012-08-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[48] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: LubambaTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. AfricaLiziba Mutuashi musical performance, primary caption names musicians and concert honouring WendoKolosoy. Honouree/movie subject not automatically the current singer. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana and Dynastie Mutuashi | TSHALA MUANA EN CONCERT LIVE : Exhibition INEDITE du Mutuashi* | https://www.youtube.com/embed/_yUg9Ao0Fn8 | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Ali Mampuya. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Paris2010 TshilumbaMulumbayi live excerpt and Mutuashi programme, source explicitly identifies actual group and song. Count new rendition, not an arbitrary dance repost of a studio master. Documented performance/session: 2010. Video publication: 2012-04-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[49] | popular | unknown | 2010 | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: Ali Mampuya. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Paris2010 TshilumbaMulumbayi live excerpt and Mutuashi programme, source explicitly identifies actual group and song. Count new rendition, not an arbitrary dance repost of a studio master. Documented performance/session: 2010. | false | false | false |
| Tshala Muana; MJ30 | TSHALA MEJE 30 DELESTAGE CLIP | https://www.youtube.com/embed/CsQi0ykHhbo | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: mklmovies. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Délestage,DeuxSaisons and BenaDiany collaborations in the documented Mutuashi production network. Meje30/MJ30 one artist; upload dates do not establish new sessions. Video publication: 2009-07-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[50] | popular | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: mklmovies. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Délestage,DeuxSaisons and BenaDiany collaborations in the documented Mutuashi production network. Meje30/MJ30 one artist; upload dates do not establish new sessions. | false | false | false |
| Dindo Yogo | DINDO YOGO - LIVE - MUTUASHI | https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZSQ7QX_hvTg | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: RufusSoundSystem. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific live performance explicitly identified as Mutuashi, not automatic import of Dindo’s wider soukous career. Video publication: 2008-10-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[51] | popular | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Democratic Republic of the Congo | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Mutuashi musical recording. Source: RufusSoundSystem. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific live performance explicitly identified as Mutuashi, not automatic import of Dindo’s wider soukous career. | false | false | false |
Related genres
Congolese Rumba and Soukous provide a wider professional-band environment. Kintueni represents a different regional repertoire and urban transformation. Kasala praise and mourning poetry is another distinct Kasai institution, rather than a synonym for all Mutuashi. [2]
References and further reading
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 ACP, Musique: les origines du style musical «Mutuashi» exposées à Africa Museum,26 February2024. Access note: Entire public report of Monik Tenday’s lecture/interview read. Etymology and single-lineage account attributed to her; full underlying research not accessed. No referenced tracks investigated.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 The State of Traditional Music in DR Congo — Lye M. Yoka. Access note: Substantive full public musical discussion read, including differentiated regional and urban ensemble histories. Its restrictive tribal/pure terminology, incorrect definition of ethnomusicology, imprecise population claim and decontextualized generalizations are not adopted.
- ↑ CHIKITO – NGELA-MAYI MUTUASHI 2026 | Audiovisuel Officiel | KASUMBALESA.
- ↑ Monik Tenday [ L’ #AUTHETIQUE #TSHIBOLAMULUMBAYI groupe *Chem -Chem Yetu].
- ↑ Monik Tenday [#SHAKENA #live avec #YanKoy et @rodriguezvangamaofficiel3677].
- ↑ Monik Tenday - #CONCERT [ #MUTUASHI #STYLE#TENDAY #Live au #Faslstaff #bxl].
- ↑ Monik Tenday [#MUTUASHI STYLE TENDAY #EURO- #TOUR #paris 🇫🇷].
- ↑ Mutuashi Tshilahui pour le seigneur ir mwata et izbitshie.
- ↑ Kumba de la Reine de Mutuashi . Répétition coulisse +243976539766..
- ↑ Tutumikeni_bébé_love_remix_mutuashi [visualizer_audio_officiel].
- ↑ Kasumbalesa 2025 deuxième partie Delphin Mukendi wa tshimanga et junior mwata 🔥.
- ↑ Mutuashi chikito wa mutanda.
- ↑ MUTUASHI PUR ET DUR AVEC MONIK TENDAY AU CERIA A BRUXELLES.
- ↑ SHAKENA.
- ↑ Tshala Muana - Malu deux (Clip Officiel).
- ↑ 💥KANDA WA KANDA. LEADER KADIMA CONCERT HUILERIE KINSHASA ORCHESTRE KASAÏ CHAMPION.
- ↑ IDPizzle - Mutuashi Dancehall (official video).
- ↑ Empereur Lelimba " MUKETE WA BAJANYI ".
- ↑ KADIYOYO - David Mangaya [ Clip video Officiel ].
- ↑ Kadiyoyo ft Lelimba - Coco Muya [Clip officiel Grand Kasaï].
- ↑ Mutuashi by Géd keys officiel.
- ↑ Monik Tenday [ #CONCERT COMPLET #MUTUASHI MUSIC BY TENDAY].
- ↑ Monik Tenday - à#RumbaDivas event Hommage à #TSHALAMUANA #CICATRICEDAMOUR en #Lingala.
- ↑ MUTUASHI DE TENDAY.
- ↑ Concert Musique Traditionnelle Mutuashi (Mbuji-Mayi) Matshiatshia Balance /Mukala/Freddy.
- ↑ mutuashi de bayuda du Congo international chante Sylvain Kabasele.
- ↑ Tshala Muana - Grand Pretre Mere.
- ↑ Tshala Muana - Baba Nima.
- ↑ Tshibola.
- ↑ Bayuda du Congo Nouvelle Génération de Kadiyoyo - Kanguluba (Clip Officiel HD).
- ↑ Bayuda du Congo Nouvelle Génération de Kadiyoyo - Tshintua Ndemba (Clip Officiel HD).
- ↑ Tshala Muana - Dinanga 2.
- ↑ Tshala Muana - Bulunda.
- ↑ Tshala Muana - Tshanza.
- ↑ Tsha kuetu par Monik TENDAY.
- ↑ Grand Charme - Bayuda du Congo.
- ↑ 1 Meje & Tshala Muana Deux Saisons YouTube.
- ↑ Troupe Luba - Mutuashi.
- ↑ NGONDU.
- ↑ Tourbillon - Maman Tshala Mwana ft Maman Mbilia Belle.
- ↑ Tshala Muana - Lekela Muadi (Cabuya) [audio].
- ↑ MJ 30 MASTA VOICE ASALI PLAISIR NA BA COUPLE JOUR YA ST VALENTIN MUTUASHI GRAVE NA LIEUSAINT.
- ↑ TSHALA MUANA - Cicatrice d'amour (original).
- ↑ Mutuashi by Tshibangu Kadima & Rumbafrica.
- ↑ Tshala Muana - Bena diany (feat. Meje 30).
- ↑ Mutuashi - Bayudas Du Congo Performance.
- ↑ BAYUDAS DU CONGO CONCERT LIVE - EMPEREUR LELIMBA KASAI- TSHILUBA- MUTUASHI.
- ↑ MUTUASHI.
- ↑ TSHALA MUANA EN CONCERT LIVE : Exhibition INEDITE du Mutuashi*.
- ↑ TSHALA MEJE 30 DELESTAGE CLIP.
- ↑ DINDO YOGO - LIVE - MUTUASHI.
Hotspot mushrooms
A deep connected Kasai regional landscape, lower Kinshasa professional/migrant participation and a softer broader Congolese popular circulation field. Modern category and local dance histories are differentiated.
The fields express editorial judgments about relative musical affinity and reach, not measured audience shares. Radius is the zero edge of a linear fade; same-genre overlaps combine by maximum.
| ID | Location | Latitude | Longitude | Radius (km) | Strength | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mutuashi-kasai | Kasai Mutuashi community and popular landscape | -6.05 | 22.65 | 650 | 0.84 | Connected western/central Kasai communities and urban publics with differentiated local repertoires. |
| mutuashi-kinshasa | Kinshasa Mutuashi professional and community public | -4.25 | 15.4 | 420 | 0.53 | Connected migrant, performance and production participation. |
| mutuashi-congo-circulation | Wider Congolese Mutuashi circulation | -3.3 | 20.7 | 1450 | 0.34 | Lower broad popular familiarity, not equal practice in every regional community. |