{"id":6032,"date":"2024-07-21T16:27:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T16:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/batukimusic.com\/site2\/?p=6032"},"modified":"2024-07-23T18:58:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T18:58:19","slug":"rumba-soul-of-congo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batukimusic.com\/site2\/en\/artists\/rumba-soul-of-congo\/","title":{"rendered":"Rumba: Soul of Congo"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6032\" class=\"elementor elementor-6032\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bc3fbdc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bc3fbdc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3687284\" data-id=\"3687284\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c99721 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c99721\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rumba: Soul of Congo features an all-star ensemble of musicians, singers and dancers who share a deep connection through the languages, stories and songs that define their Congolese heritage. Curated by Batuki Music Society, the repertoire will celebrate the artistry of some of the veterans and icons of Congolese music. The performing ensemble includes <strong>Mis Blandine<\/strong>, <strong>Pecosse Animations<\/strong>, <strong>Noel Mpiaza<\/strong>, <strong>Dauphin Mbuyi<\/strong>, <strong>Jean-Claude Kamina a.k.a. R9<\/strong>, <strong>Samuel Kasongo<\/strong>, <strong>Aron Tounga<\/strong> and <strong>Lionel Mukangu<\/strong>. The inspiration for this new creative work is the desire to explore the Rumba music traditions that have been passed down and evolved through the work of artists of Congolese heritage. The rumba is considered an essential and representative part of the identity of Congolese people and the diaspora. It is perceived as a means of conveying the social and cultural values of the region and of promoting inter-generational social cohesion and solidarity. Rumba: Soul of Congo will present repertoire to celebrate the artistry of veterans and icons of Congolese music; <strong>Dr. Nico<\/strong>, <strong>Grand Kalle<\/strong>, <strong>Tabu Ley Rochereau<\/strong>, <strong>Franco Luambo<\/strong>, <strong>Papa Wemba<\/strong>, <strong>Zaiko Langa Langa<\/strong>, <strong>F\u00e9rr\u00e9 Gola<\/strong>, <strong>Fally Ipupa<\/strong>, <strong>Madilu System<\/strong>, <strong>Abeti Masikini<\/strong>, <strong>M\u2019bilia Bel<\/strong>, <strong>Tshala Muana<\/strong> and more. 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