Don Keller is a rare channeler of the rhythmic, tropical sounds of soukous and Congolese rumba music. The Seattle-based guitarist and composer first learned soukous music in his 20s without prior experience with African music. For more than a decade, Don has interwoven bright lead guitar lines with hypnotic drums, earthy bass, relentless rhythm guitar, and vocals reminiscent of Franco & le TPOK Jazz, Zaiko Langa Langa, Nyboma & Kamalé Dynamique, and Kanda Bongo Man. His passion is bringing back the joyous sounds of music that reigned in Zaire from the ‘60s through the ‘80s and has worked on projects with Nyboma, Malage De Lugendo and Jeannot Bel.


Don Keller

New cover of Sweetest Taboo collaborating with musicians from all over the world! UK, Canada, Columbia, Brazil, Italy, US.

3 years ago | [YT] | 0

Don Keller

New salsa collaboration with the incredible vocalist Katie Sun! Produced and guitar by Don Keller. Also available on all music streaming platforms.

3 years ago | [YT] | 2

Don Keller

Superstar feat. Katie Sun out now linktr.ee/donkeller It has been a true pleasure collaborating with such an incredible singer. #thecarpenters #superstar #salsa

6 years ago | [YT] | 4

Don Keller

A new, reimagined salsa-fusion version of Superstar made popular by Carpenters and Luther Vandross.

6 years ago | [YT] | 0

Don Keller

Thank you to all my supporters! I hit 10,000 subscribers, which is an important milestone for me. It is more than a number. It is a reminder that I am on the right path. A path that positively impacts myself and people around the world through music. The world can use all the positivity it can get. Next goal: 100k 😎 📸 Val Gonzalez

6 years ago | [YT] | 63

Don Keller

New tutorial of Mario from Franco & le T.P.O.K. Jazz out!

6 years ago | [YT] | 1

Don Keller

🌴Kwiti ya Bolingo feat. Kanda Bongo Man music video out now!🌴A huuuuge thank you to everyone involved. Videography 🎥 by Jordan Cain,  Choreography and dance performance 💃🏾 by Kiné Camara

6 years ago | [YT] | 2

Don Keller

🎥 Kwiti ya Bolingo music video out this Saturday, July 11 filmed by Jordan Cain 🌴 Can’t wait! ❤️ Photo 📸 by Val Gonzalez Dancing 💃🏾 by Kiné Camara #kandabongoman

6 years ago | [YT] | 23

Don Keller

Mamou collaboration with Jeannot Bel and my 😸 in the works! #franco #tpokjazz #rumba

6 years ago | [YT] | 0

Don Keller

Teaser for music video coming out in July 🌴🌞 Music link linktr.ee/donkeller 🎶

6 years ago | [YT] | 1