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Alli

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RIP William Tambwe-Longs-erving
« on: August 28, 2013, 11:19:01 pm »
We seem to be losing more and more musicians/artists.

 RIP William Tambwe-Longs-erving bass guitarist of the Nairobi based Orch Les Mangelepa Band. He composed the group's "Mangelepa Kamili " song.
Tambwe passed on this afternoon (August 28) at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi

this was from Amos Ngaira, more information coming.

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Re: RIP William Tambwe-Longs-erving
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2013, 11:07:18 am »
Was he still active with this group (one of the greastest groups ever)?
A huge loss, in any case

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Re: RIP William Tambwe-Longs-erving
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2013, 07:06:30 pm »
I'm not  certain I was waiting to hear more but my internet connection has been  a mess today I will keep looking.....

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Re: RIP William Tambwe-Longs-erving
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2013, 10:25:51 am »
Certainly at this rate I'm deeply worried.... :'( :'(. I do not know if the quality of Mangelepa sound will remain the same. Last time I enjoyed their concert (3 months ago) he was playing lead!!! May his soul rest in everlasting perfect peace.

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Re: RIP William Tambwe-Longs-erving
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2013, 10:43:33 am »
Mkaya, if you're deeply worried, I'm deeply worried.
BYW, do you know if the group has made any recordings in the last couple of years? Their last one was great, even if it totally lacked horns.

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Re: RIP William Tambwe-Longs-erving
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2013, 12:56:57 pm »

William was suffering from Kidney and heart condition. He died on 28th morning and buried on 29th afternoon. He was a muslim but they had to wait for his children from Mombasa that is why it took a day.
Kiamakasa Lokasa Tambwe 'William' has finished his race.
Asilisi mobembo na ye.

@newfan: I will check and let you know of any new recordings. I heard they were preparing a new album...




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Re: RIP William Tambwe-Longs-erving
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2013, 07:15:15 pm »
MHSRIP. Amin

Mkaya...Were there any other longtime Mangelepa members at their concert you enjoyed 3 months ago.

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Re: RIP William Tambwe-Longs-erving
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2013, 07:52:11 am »
Tutulu...yeah there were other long serving members including Kabila Kabanze “Evani”, Kalenga Nzaanzi “Vivi”, Petit Jean” Moustang” in action alongside Shonga Lola formally of Boma Liwaza on tumbas and sax!
BTW wapi sexy admin ::) I sent some pictures of this concert for upload...