Syran Mbenza

Syran Mbenza (or M’Benza; born May 31, 1950) is a guitarist, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who has lived in Paris since about 1981. He has recorded and performed prolifically over five decades, including as a solo artist; as one of the four members of the popular soukous "supergroup" Les Quatre Étoiles; as a founding member of the acoustic, Congolese rumba revival band Kékélé; in other bands; and in support of numerous artists. He has been described as one of the greatest guitar players of Africa.

Rumba Africa - 2025-11-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Symbiose - 1991-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Africa: The Golden Years - 1988-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Best African Sound - 1987-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Sisika - 1986-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Elisa Dangwa - 1984-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Kouamé - 1980-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Siluvangi - 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Caro Ya Maniema - 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Syran - 1983-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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