Bakunde Ilo Pablo

Bakunde Ilo Pablo
Birth nameBakunde Ilondjoko
Born(1951-01-05)January 5, 1951
Kinshasa, DR Congo
DiedSeptember 20, 2011(2011-09-20) (aged 60)
Kinshasa, DR Congo
GenresCongolese rumba · jazz · pop
Occupation(s)Drummer, singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion, vocals
Years active1971–1994

Bakunde Ilondjoko (January 5, 1951 – September 20, 2011), known as Bakunde Ilo Pablo, was a Congolese drummer, musician and composer best known for being a long-time member of Zaïko Langa Langa. His drumming was characterized by his powerful hitting and mastery of the hi-hat.[1]

  1. ^ Enyimo, Martin (24 September 2011). "Congo-Kinshasa: Ancien batteur de Zaïko Langa Langa, Paul Bakunde Isemazeyi Ilo Pablo tire sa révérence" [Congo-Kinshasa: Former drummer of Zaïko Langa Langa, Paul Bakunde Isemazeyi Ilo Pablo bows out]. Lepotentiel.cd (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 13 July 2024.