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Sol Homar

Mermans Mosengo

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Biography

Upon his arrival to South Africa from Congo in 1998, Mermans joined the Young Bakuba Band as a drummer and bass guitar player. After a year in the band he found that his independence and musical style were being limited and so he branched out on his own as a solo artist in 1999. He was soon in high demand doing solo gigs at various Cape Town venues, however, he decided that he preferred a band set-up and assembled what is now a highly regarded multi-cultural band, Afro Fiesta.

How we met:

Our first night in Cape Town we went to eat supper at a restaurant called Mama Africa on Long Street in the center of town. Throughout our meal we heard vibrant sounds of African music coming from the other room and were seduced. During the band’s set break we introduced ourselves and talked with Mermans, the band’s leader, about our project and he immediately was in unison with us. We set a time to meet the next day to film and record their music.

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PFC Videos Featuring Mermans Mosengo
Mark’s Park EP7: West Africa Night featuring Biko & Arouna

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May 06, 2021

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Apr 30, 2021

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Dec 22, 2020

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Sep 22, 2020

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Jun 30, 2020

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May 19, 2020

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May 15, 2020

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Apr 10, 2020

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Feb 28, 2020

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Feb 18, 2020

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Feb 14, 2020

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Jan 31, 2020

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Jan 17, 2020

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Nov 19, 2019

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Mar 22, 2019

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Feb 22, 2019

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Nov 13, 2018

I Shot the Sheriff | Live Outside

Oct 12, 2018

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Sep 05, 2018

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Apr 10, 2018

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Mar 09, 2018

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Feb 27, 2018

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Oct 28, 2017

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Oct 23, 2017

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Oct 09, 2017

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May 12, 2017

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Jan 12, 2017

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Dec 28, 2016

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Dec 26, 2016

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Nov 30, 2016

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Nov 28, 2016

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Nov 17, 2016

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Nov 14, 2016

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Nov 10, 2016

When You Come Back | PFC Band Live featuring Vusi Mahlasela

Oct 19, 2016

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Apr 18, 2016

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Apr 14, 2016

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Apr 06, 2016

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Jan 13, 2016

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Nov 13, 2015

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Apr 24, 2014

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Sep 06, 2012

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Jan 08, 2012

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Jan 18, 2010

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Feb 05, 2009

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