Ballou Canta

Ballu Canta is a Congolese singer, born in the late 50's in Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo. First released his album, Samba-La, in 1978 and collaborated with the Soukous Stars in the 80's. Canta has also worked with other African musicians including Diblo Dibala for his solo projects.

Links To Peel
Peel would regularly play Canta's music on his show, espcially from the Ballou Canta LP, which featured one of Peel's favourite African guitarists such as Diblo Dibala.

Shows Played
1990 1991 2002 2003
 * 07 October 1990: 'Si Tu Me Vois (LP-Sadia)' (Saxone)
 * 14 October 1990: Sadia (LP - Soukouss Stars) Saxone
 * 30 December 1990: 'Sadia (LP-Sadia)'
 * 11 May 1991: Welle Welle (album - Ballou Canta) Saxone
 * 18 May 1991: Bain De Minuit (album - Ballou Canta) Saxone
 * 03 June 1991 (Ö3): 'Bain De Minuit (Midnight Bath) (LP-Adama-Diallo)'
 * 07 July 1991: Bain De Minuit (LP - Ballou Canta) Saxone
 * 26 July 1991 (BFBS): Fifi - Mali Mousso (LP - Ballou Canta) Saxone
 * 30 July 2002: Bain De Minuit (LP - Ballou Canta) Saxone
 * 18 June 2003: 'Bain De Minuit (LP- Ballou Canta)' (Saxone)
 * 03 September 2003: 'Wele Wele (LP - Eddy Gustave Presente Ballou Canta)' (NA)