Quartier Latin International (QLI), or Quartier Latin, is a soukous band from the Democratic Republic of the Congo established in 1986.
Location
The band was formed in 1986 in Kinshasa. It plays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries, and often tours in Europe and North America.
Overview
The band was founded by its leader, composer, guitarist, vocalist, dancer and entertainer, Koffi Olomide. The band performs both in Lingala and French languages. Since its creation, many members have left and joined the band, some multiple times. Many former band members still maintain good relations with the band. A show commemorating the group's 30th anniversary took place on 16 November 2016. The chief organizer was Fally Ipupa, who left the band in 2006.
Group Member Musicians
Singer/Singers
Asso Ferrari - since 2002, 2011, 2018
Bapinces Leader - since 2006, 2011, 2022
Cindy Le Coeur - since 2007 "Director-Artistic" Baby Azembi - since 2008,2019 Mayassé Mbongi - since 2010 Adou Manisa - since 2011,2019 JR Nkondia - since 2013 Saint Cowboy - since 2014 Erick Mwayila - since 2014 Abel De Charme - since 2016, 2022 Cabriolet Mpasa - since 2019 Narcisse Soleil - since 2019 Yannick Dindo - since 2019,2022 Blana Mosaka - since 2022 Hervé De Lille - since 2022
Animators
Mukusa Ya Mbwa - since 2004, 2016
Ordinateur Rodrigue - since 2009
La Montagne Muhemba - since 2018
Guitarists/Bassists
Rocky Blanchard Miantezolo (Basse) - since 1989,1998,2003 "Vice-Président" Flash Mangili (Rythmic, Solo, Mi-Solo) - since 2010 Yannick Stockan (Mi-Solo, Solo) - since 2011,2017 Volcan Nibe-Toba (Solo, Mi-Solo) - since 2013 "Bandmaster" Glove Matuvanga (Mi-Solo, Solo, Rhythmic) - since 2013 Zapo Accompagnero (Rythmic) - since 2014 Jonathan Makiese (Mi-Solo, Solo) - since 2014 Davido Solo (Solo, Mi-Solo) - since 2017 Zaventem Bass (Basse) - since 2019 Inconnu Bass (Basse) - since 2022 Thierry Mogratana (Solo, Mi-Solo) - since 2022
Drummers
Sclack Masamba - since 2008
Suira Mundelu - since 2009
Percussionists
Olivier Epondo - since 2013
Kirikou Mbonda - since 2014
Synthétizers
Verveck Kalonji - since 2014
Noël Sentestar - since 2015
Dancers
Nina Vanke - since 1999,2022
Mamie Itanzoma - since 2003, 2006,2011 "Deanery" Renate Biberon - since 2007, 2022 Laurette Mbila – since 2008, 2022 Sofia Napopo - since 2012 "Leader" Sarah Yenga - since 2014 Naomi La Belle - since 2017 Gloria - since 2017 Ida Bafanta - since 2017 Rachel Muya - since 2018 Judith Kusa - since 2018 Vicky - since 2018 Sissi Bomboko - since 2018,2023 Creta Kembi - since 2019 Mermeze Mayonnaise - since 2019 Facebook - since 2020 Divine - since 2020