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soukous

[ soo-koos ]

noun

  1. a style of central African popular dance music with electric guitars, Caribbean rhythms, and often several vocalists.

soukous

/ ˈsuːkʊs /

noun

  1. a style of African popular music that originated in Zaïre (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), characterized by syncopated rhythms and intricate contrasting guitar melodies

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Word History and Origins

Origin of soukous1

1980–85; said to be < Lingala < French secouer to shake

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Word History and Origins

Origin of soukous1

C20: perhaps from French secouer to shake

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