Bopol Mansiamina

Bopol Mansiamina (26 July 1949 – 7 November 2021), also known as Bopol or Don Paolo, was a prolific and renowned Congolese soukous musician (bass player, guitar player most commonly as a rhythm guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer). He recorded and performed extensively over four decades as a solo artist, as a member of leading African bands, and in support of many African musicians. Bopol was best known for his work in the 1980s and early 1990s as one of the four members of the Paris-based supergroup Les Quatre Etoiles (the 4 Stars) and as a solo artist.
==Links to Peel==
Peel played many of Bopol's Les Quatre Etoiles music on his shows during the 80's and 90's, as well as the singer's solo material. However, by the late 90's, Peel had lost interest in much of Bopol's music.
==Shows Played==
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*26 September 1990: Sambela (LP - The Best African Sound) P.G. Production
*06 October 1990 (BFBS): 'Sambela (LP-The Best African Sound)' (P.G. Production)
;1993
*05 November 1993: ‘Bamoko Night’ (LP – Koumbe Trahison)’ (Unknown)
*06 November 1993: ‘Afric Antilles (LP – Kombe Trahison)’ (Afro-Rythmes)
*20 November 1993 (BFBS): Afric'Antilles (CD - Coumbe Traison)
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists