Robert Maseko and The Congo Beat
- Genre
- World | Dance
- Country
- Congo / UK
biography
Born in Kinshasa, the capital of the Congo, Robert Maseko is part of the new wave of Central African artists who are re-interpreting hip-swinging Congolese soukous music.
With his band the Congo Beat he has gone back to the rumba roots that so entranced Africa and added touches of reggae, flamenco, tango, meringue and zouk. Elegant vocals, sizzling guitar and rumba propelled bass lines explore the deep roots of Afrobeat and the connections between African, Cuban and Carribean music.
"Highly spirited music...these guys are capable of surprise and something almost glorious`. Froots Magazine
"His sound is infections`. Mondomix Magazine (Portrait)
Band available as 8-4 piece electric and as an acoustic duo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAmbiaOn6uU
www.robertmaseko.com | www.myspace.com/robertmasekothecongobeat
forthcoming dates
| date | venue/website link | venue phone no |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep '10 | ALDERSHOT The West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Hampshire, GU11 3JD | westendcentre@hants.gov.uk |