In the heart of Kinshasa, the frenzied capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, classical music has found an unlikely band of heroes. Past the noisy, gritty markets and the cacophony of the city’s ...
Though the Allstars also have a fondness for thumb pianos (likembe) played through cranky homemade amps, their music has more space and melodic content and utilises a greater variety of instruments.
L'Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste was formed in 1994 in Kinshasa. A BBC documentary, Congo Calling, has followed the orchestra as they make their debut visit to the UK. BBC Arts presents highlights ...
The Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste has been rehearsing with the Halle Orchestra in Manchester Despite being ravaged by war and poverty, the Democratic Republic of Congo has produced a symphony ...
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