Ricardo Lemvo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ricardo Lemvo
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Sep 3, 1957(1957-09-03)
Age	67
Country	Democratic Republic of the Congo
Horoscope	Virgo

Ricardo Lemvo Biography

Ricardo Lemvo is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on September 3, 1957 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lemvo was born in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo), where he discovered and fell in love with Cuban music. At the age of 15, he moved to the United States to further his education. He graduated from Lawndale High School, and then from California State University Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in Political Science. His family hails from M’banza-Kongo, northern Angola. Joao Mantantu Dulu N’lemvo was his grandfather and a Baptist pastor. He worked with British missionaries during the 1880s. He was also the first Angolan translator of the English Bible into Kikongo.

Lemvo is blessed with a daughter, Isabela. Isabela’s name is also the title of one his songs and the title the band’s 2007 album.

Lemvo and Makina Loca were featured in Dance With Me, starring Vanessa Williams & Chayanne. Lemvo was awarded Music D’Ouro at the 2015 Angola Music Awards for his song “Curticao(A resposta).”

Ricardo Lemvo Net Worth

Ricardo Lemvo is one of the richest Singer from Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ricardo Lemvo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Ricardo Lemvo, a singer from Angola who was born September 3, 1957, lives in Los Angeles. His music is a mix of African soukous and kizomba as well as Cuban salsa.

Lemvo, who does not play any instruments or read music, formed Makina Loca in

1990. He has been “one of the most creative, successful and innovative salsa bandleaders in Southern California” since then. Robert Christgau, a critic, described Lemvo’s appeal as “in five different non-English tongues he invites cousins into the extended family – from boogaloo, rumba and bolero, to son – and defines the groove with his own contained dynamics.”

Lemvo was on the 2018 schedule for summer concerts at LACMA, in a series made possible with support from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

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Who is Ricardo Lemvo Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Ricardo Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ricardo Lemvo celebrates birthday on September 3 of every year.

Top Facts about Ricardo Lemvo

1. Ricardo Lemvo is a Congolese-American musician known for his Afro-Cuban music.
2. He was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
3. Lemvo’s music blends Congolese rumba with Cuban salsa rhythms.
4. He formed the band Makina Loca in Los Angeles in 1990.
5. Lemvo has released several albums, including “Mambo Yo Yo” and “Isabela.”
6. His music has been featured in films like “Dance with Me” and “The Matador.”
7. Lemvo has performed at prestigious venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall.
8. He is recognized for his charismatic stage presence and energetic performances.
9. Lemvo’s songs often celebrate African and Latin American cultural heritage.
10. He continues to tour internationally, spreading joy through his vibrant music.
11. Note: Please keep in mind that these facts may not be up-to-date as they are subject to change over time.