The sixth African Soul Rebels tour brings together some of the continent’s most spectacular performers.
The Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou was one of the greatest African bands of the 70s. Based in Benin, they mixed funk and Afrobeat with the bewitching rhythms of their native Voudoun tradition.
The Kalahari Surfers formed in South Africa in 1982 and theirenergising mixture of rhythm and outspoken social commentary promptly resulted in the banning of their first three albums underthe apartheid regime. They have had projects with Brendan Jury and Massive Attack, and a longer term collaboration with rebel Sowetan poet Lesego Rampolokeng. Please note in a change to the previously advertised bill, Tebogo Shumba will now be appearing with the Kalahari Surfers.
Oumou Sangare’s outstanding CD releases on World Circuit – including the latest Seya (Joy) - have gained her a great reputation over the years, but her live shows are even better, driven by her majestic presence and spellbinding voice. A huge force for women’s rights and economic development in her native Mali, Oumou and her supertight band bring an irrepressible energy and joie de vivre to their performances.
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