Samba Mapangala & Orchestre Virunga
Samba Mapangala & Orchestre Virunga brings African dance rhythms to this year’s line-up. Now making his home in the U.S., this dynamic singer’s unique blend of Congolese rumba infused with the flavors of Kenya has made him an undisputed star of East African music.
Listen
[audio:http://rvanews.net/folk_festival/2009/artists/NyamaChoma.mp3|artists=Samba Mapangala & Orchestre Virunga|titles=Nyama Choma from Song and Dance]From The Brothers Burton
Scott says: Modern High Life music mixed with tropical rhythms. On principle I would say don’t miss the chance to hear a band from Kenya, and these guys sound great!
Taylor says: I’m kind of a sucker for most all African music, and Kenya is no exception. Super upbeat Southern African rhythms, huge harmonies, and weaving guitar patterns=excellence in a coconut!
Professional Bio
Samba Mapangala & Orchestre Virunga brings African dance rhythms to this year’s line-up. Now making his home in the U.S., this dynamic singer’s unique blend of Congolese rumba infused with the flavors of Kenya has made him an undisputed star of East African music.
(Photo by CC Smith)
-
Recommend this
on Facebook -
Report an error
-
Subscribe to our
Weekly Digest
Valerie Catrow
Valerie Catrow is editor of RVAFamily, mother to a mop-topped first grader, and always really excited to go to bed.
There are 3 reader comments. Read them.