JB Mpiana Presented by Afrika Yetu
Saturday, November 22, 2008
9pm @ Alrosa Villa
The legendary Soukous singer, JB MPIANA, brings his internationally acclaimed 23-piece band, WENGE MUSICA BCBG, to the city of Columbus, OH for the very first time, as part of their North American tour, for an for an extraordinary weekend of master classes and an exciting concert.
One of the most celebrated music groups on the African continent, WENGE MUSICA BCBG’s reputation has swelled since its roots in 1981. JB Mpiana, a talented singer, composer and performer from Kinshasa, Congo, and creator of the often criticized and somewhat risqué Ndombolo dance, leads the band in an electrifying mix of traditional and contemporary ethnic styles. Playing exotic compositions ranging from sensual rumba to the more energetic and fun-filled Soukous, WENGE MUSICA weaves a world of mesmerizing rhythm and dances including coupe decalé and afro-pop, supported with a group of hip, swinging beautiful African dancers.
WENGE MUSICA climbed to the top of the World music charts with their 1997 album “Feux de L’amour” (Flames of Love). In recent years, a spirited but intense performance, has earned the group a notable feather in their cap when, they performed at a sold-out concert, in the 17,000-capacity Bercy arena in Paris, France.
Tickets: $25 available at all ticketmaster locations ,
WENGE MUSICA climbed to the top of the World music charts with their 1997 album “Feux de L’amour” (Flames of Love). In recent years, a spirited but intense performance, has earned the group a notable feather in their cap when, they performed at a sold-out concert, in the 17,000-capacity Bercy arena in Paris, France.
Tickets: $25 available at all ticketmaster locations ,
more at the door!
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JB MPIANA and WENGE MUSICA Three-City Tour Cancelled
ReplyDeleteAfrika Yetu regretfully announces, on the eve of a tour promoting the legendary band WENGE MUSICA led by Congolese Soukous singer JB MPIANA, a cancellation of all concert dates, due to incompetence and disorganization of Mpiana’s management, despite all efforts to secure venues and contractual arrangements.
In depth, a deposit was required from us as the presenters to the band’s tour manager, who disappeared after taking the money. This is unacceptable and shows a lack of management skills among its management team, and the contracts were not fulfilled. Upon arriving in Connecticut to pick up the band, it was apparent that its members were performing in the United States without proper work authorization, or had overstayed their 2 or 3 days transit visas, which is a risk Afrika Yetu cannot assume.
In recent months, we had a chance to receive such wonderful African artists as Vieux Farka Toure and Angelique Kidjo, who attracted a number of attendees to their respective shows. Unfortunately, when it comes to Congolese music, which is played and respected across all African borders, there seems to be chaos to bring this music to the United States. This is due mainly to a continuous lack of understanding of business management to successfully and globally present their art and culture, when cultural integration is strongly needed and appreciated.
Afrika Yetu would like to especially thank all the fans that have shown their support and interest and those who have bought tickets for all the shows presented. We ask that you contact all your different representatives to get a full refund of your ticket. Please accept our very sincere apologies as we are making sure that while we as a grass roots organization promote African musicians, we can no longer present those artists who possess no real desire to work seriously and honestly.
Elie Kihonia
President, Afrika Yetu, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bahati mbaya sana nipo huku Bongo show hiyo nitaikosa.Lakini NAMZIMIA SANA huyu Bro!Muziki wake ni safi sana sana.Wenzetu mlioko huko hamtaijutia pesa yenu,JB MPIANA ni makini sana katika Muziki wake.Ni miongoni mwa wanamuziki bora zaidi barani afrika kwa hivi sasa.Bado ana wacharaza magitaa kwa mfano gitaa la solo ambaye alikuwepo toka enzi na enzi za kuanzishwa kwa Wenge BCBG ile ya miaka ya 1992 walipochukua ubingwa Kinshasa kwa Wimbo wao wa Kalala Boeing japo ulitungwa na Werrason lakini Input ya Mpiana na wenzake ilikuwa heavy sana!Tungo za kwake mwenyewe Mpiana hakuna iliyo mbaya,huo ndio ukweli wenyewe.Siku hizi wanakujia na mitwango ya Kisanola na Lopele ni Hatari Tupu Wazee!Jamaa zetu huko za Marekani wenye asili ya Afrika Black Americans hebu wahamasisheniwakaone Ngoma ya Afrika ile ya kisasa kabisa!Mpiana anakuletea hadi Charanga lakini cheza ya Lady Dancers wake utazimika Mzee!Ninacho waomba kwa wale waandaaji wa matamasha hayo ya JB MPIANA NA KUNDI LAKE LA WENGE BCBG wajitahidi sana wafanye Shooting Moja ya Nguvu ya Video(DVD)ili na sisi huku Bongo tuweze kufaidi huo uhondo pia tuwaone na nyie wenzetu huko jinsi mnavyoliskata Kisanola na Lopele Lopele!Wish you all the best.-tonny-
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