Yamboo was founded in 1999, consisting of Silvie Prvu (born 27 July 1978 in
Schwelm, Germany) of Romanian and Yugoslav origin and Gisele (born 26 March 1974 in
Leuven, Belgium) of Ugandan and Cape Verdean origin. The first single "Fiesta de la noche (The Sailor Dance)" became a hit entered the Top German Top 20 chart, also charting in Austria and Switzerland. This was followed "Come with Me (Bailamos)" also in 1999 and "Torero (Aya baila)" in 2000 followed by a series of other hits like a cover of the Russian song "
Kalinka" and a cover of the Afro-pop dance song "
Pata Pata" made famous by
Miriam Makeba. The hit "Sing Hallelujah" featured
Dr. Alban. The duo was active until 2006 releasing the album
Okama de Mapouka in 2006 compiling all the hit singles of the band. After a three-year break, the duo had a comeback in 2009 adding Michele and Medi and a fifth non-identified person. They replaced two previous singers the band had used on stage, while Sylvie Prvu and Gisele remained in the background. The band released the single "Discothèque". Since 2009, no more releases followed and the project was folded soon. == Discography ==