Orchestre Conga Succès

Congolese group formed in 1958 by Johnny Bokelo along with Mpia Mongongo "Porthos" and Seskain Molenga. Bokelo's brother Paul Ebengo Dewayon joined in 1960 but then left in 1962 to form Orchestre Cobantou. In 1968, Bokelo re-named the band to L'Orchestre Conga 68 De Johnny Bokelo. Note to put the group in context with other "Conga Jazz" groups: 1957 - 1960 : Orchestre Conga-Jazz (led by Paul Ebengo Dewayon) 1958 - 1968 : Orchestre Conga Succès (led by Johnny Bokelo) 1968 - 1972 : L'Orchestre Conga 68 De Johnny Bokelo (led by Johnny Bokelo) 1972 - 1995 : Orch. Conga Internationale (led by Johnny Bokelo)