Musique Traditionnelle Congolaise

Musique traditionnelle congolaise is a genre of music from the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly known as Zaire. It is characterized by the use of traditional instruments such as the likembe (a type of thumb piano) and the ngoma (a type of drum). The lyrics often focus on themes of social commentary, political issues, and spirituality. It has influenced many other African music genres, including soukous and rumba.