L'Orchestre Novelty

Congolese orchestra founded in Brazzaville in 1959. Members: - Montou Typoa (Bass) - Paul Ngombe alias “Penky” (Sax) - Joseph Samba "Mascott" (Guitar) - Toussaint Moubenza alias "Batanga" (Vocal) - Yanno (Vocal) After a few years in Brazzaville, the group moved to the port city of Pointe Noire. In 1966 the group disbanded, Joseph Samba went to Les Bantous De La Capitale, Toussaint Mobenga founded L'Orchestre African Mod Matata and Penky founded [a3403384].