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Mbongwana Star is a newly formed band from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Made up of a sprawling network of shanty-towns and night shelters, day-to-day life in the city is far from easy, but the band dont want sympathy. Tired of pre-conceptions around African music, Mbongwana Star (Mbongwana means change) are creating their own identity, fusing traditional Congolese rhythms with post punk and electronics inspired by life in the townships around them, making magic out garbage says producer and band member Doctor L (who produced Tony Allens Black Voices album). The result is revolutionary. This isnt an African band per se. Its a trans-global barrier-busting sound machine.
..an altogether unique vibe. We will be paying close attention Boilerroom
Astonishing Independent
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