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"Enriching rhythms of Congo and Ghana all under one roof with soukous superstar 5 piece Kasai Masai and Baraka’s master percussionist Ben Baddoo providing entrancing, infectious music FFO: Kanda Bongo Man, Koffi Olomide, Papa Wemba."
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A gig held at The Old Market Assembly on Friday 16th February. The event starts at 22:30.
- Kasai Masai -
Kasai Masai’s music reflects their journey from the rural to the urban world. They mix the infectious dance grooves of Soukous, traditional Congolese folkloric music, and of course their own contemporary style and Kasai Masai magic.
Written in Swahili, Lingala and Kimongo, Kasai Masai’s lyrics portray the cultural diversity of Congo where more than four hundred languages are spoken.
Kasai Masai’s original compositions have moved beyond traditional expectations of Congolese music with their galloping rhythms, strong melodies, passionate beats, swinging guitars and soaring saxophones.
“Kasai Masai successfully marry a respect for vintage grooves with an overwhelming urge to move the dance floor this is the sound of the old and new, of the countryside and the city, from deep in the heart of Africa…”
Nige Tassell, Womad Festival
- Ben Baddoo -
Xylophone master and percussionist Ben Baddoo from Ghana is a widely known figure in the world of drum and dance, having been among it’s leading exponents in the UK.
He is also an in-demand sessions-layer, having guested with artist as diverse as Vangelis, Nik Turner, Peter Gabriel and most recently Temple of Sounds. Ben is further noted for his Drum and Dance Workshops, which he has delivered not only at festivals around the world, but also in schools and colleges throughout the UK.
Entry requirements: 18+
Kasai Masai’s music reflects their journey from the rural to the urban world. They mix the infectious dance grooves of Soukous, traditional Congolese folkloric music, and of course their own contemporary style and Kasai Masai magic.
Written in Swahili, Lingala and Kimongo, Kasai Masai’s lyrics portray the cultural diversity of Congo where more than four hundred languages are spoken.
Kasai Masai’s original compositions have moved beyond traditional expectations of Congolese music with their galloping rhythms, strong melodies, passionate beats, swinging guitars and soaring saxophones.
“Kasai Masai successfully marry a respect for vintage grooves with an overwhelming urge to move the dance floor this is the sound of the old and new, of the countryside and the city, from deep in the heart of Africa…”
Nige Tassell, Womad Festival
- Ben Baddoo -
Xylophone master and percussionist Ben Baddoo from Ghana is a widely known figure in the world of drum and dance, having been among it’s leading exponents in the UK.
He is also an in-demand sessions-layer, having guested with artist as diverse as Vangelis, Nik Turner, Peter Gabriel and most recently Temple of Sounds. Ben is further noted for his Drum and Dance Workshops, which he has delivered not only at festivals around the world, but also in schools and colleges throughout the UK.
Entry requirements: 18+
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