14 Jan 2026

Dubhead Shares His Musical tour of the Democratic Republic of Congo

From On the Air - Mā runga iarere, 1:05 pm on 14 January 2026
Dubhead (Patrick Waller) at the 95bFM studio

Dubhead (Patrick Waller) at the 95bFM studio Photo: AudioCulture

Friend of the show, broadcaster Patrick Waller, who many know on the airwaves as Dubhead, has an ear for the obscure. He has spoken on this show about Library music, Jamaican 1970s Funky Reggae and Latin Boogaloo in the 60s.

Today he joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams to offer an explainer of Congolese Sew-Kous and Congolese Rumba - a sound of independence. Today we head to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Dubhead's Selection:

  • Orchestre O.K. Jazz - Sukolo Motema Olingo

  • Orchestre African Fiesta Sukisa - Obebisi Ngai Lokumu

  • Orchestre Conga De Bokelo - Navanda Ndumba

  • Orchestre Lipua Lipua - Kamalé

  • Pablo Lubadika Porthos - Bo Mbanda