List of African guitarists

[edit] List of Influential African Guitarists

Barthelemy Attisso - lead guitarist of Orchestre Baobab, of Senegal.

Henri Bowane - A crucial figure in the development of Congo rumba, early mentor to Franco.

Sekou Diabaté (aka "Diamond Fingers") - lead guitarist of Bembeya Jazz, of Guinea.

Diblo Dibala - a Congolese soukous musician, known as "Machine Gun" for his speed and skill on the guitar.

Nico Kasanda (aka "Dr. Nico") - one of the pioneers of soukous music.

François Luambo Makiadi (aka "Franco") - Congolese musician, founder of the seminal group OK Jazz.

Shiko Mawatu - Great African lead guitarist and composer, played with several Soukous Bands including Soukous Stars.

Nico Mbarga - lead guitarist and famous composer of the hit song "Sweet Mother."

Lokassa Ya Mbongo - Lead guitarist of the famous Congolese band, Soukous Stars.

Lokito Ngouma - Bazz guitarist of the famous Congolese band, Soukous Stars.

Godwin Opara (aka Kabaka) - Lead guitarist for the famous Oriental brothers international band, of Nigeria.

Djelimady Tounkara, lead guitarist for the Super Rail Band of Bamako, Mali.

Ali Farka Touré - world-famous singer and guitarist from Mali.