Orchestre Les Mangelepa - Nyako Konya - Afrika Festival Hertme 2016

Описание: Grandmasters of East-African dance music

Orchestre Les Mangelepa had been probably one of the most influential East-African bands from the 60’s & 70’s. Originating from East Congo, but resident in Kenya, the group had released more than 13 albums, producing hit after hit, dominating dance floors from Zambia to Uganda and from Kenya to Tanzania. Together with Super Mazembe, Baba Gaston and Samba Mapangala’s Orchestra Virunga (appearing at Hertme in 2012), Les Mangelepa recreated the characteristic yet subtle sound of the East-African rumba, in stark contrast to the fiery Soukous which dominated in the neighbouring country the Democratic Republic of Congo (formally known as Zaïre). Surprisingly, this typical rumba sound hadn't completely disappeared. After nearly 40 years they still fulfilled a weekly residency at ‘Club Vibro’ in western Nairobi, staving off the trend for DJs and small ensembles with anything up to a dozen musicians on stage. In 2016, Les Mangelepa would be releasing a brand new album (Last Band Standing’), the East-African rumba was back in fashion, and the group would be appearing at a select number of European summer festivals.

Evany Kabila Kabanze vocals / leader
Lutulu Kaniki (Macky) vocals
Kibawa Nzazi Kalenga (Vivy) vocals
Juma Abasi Maina bass
John Were Onyango lead guitar
Itami Lusambo Ngoma rhythm guitar
Pascal Msasika Ndambuki drums