A collaborative ensemble featuring Konono No1, Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Kasai Allstars, Wildbirds & Peacedrums and Skeletons: 10 Congolese and 10 indie rock musicians, all ...
Exciting debut shows for Congotronics vs Rockers
The first 2 concerts (in Brussels and Madrid) have been amazing!
Enthusiastic audiences... great reviews (see below)... and 22 ecstatic band members*, who can't wait to get together again for the tour, which starts on June 26.
Watch the first live excerpts from the premiere at Cirque Royal.
(Konono No.1, Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Kasai Allstars, Skeletons' Matt Mehlan and Wildbirds & Peacedrums).
All dates and more info here
review + plenty picture here:
http://blog.lesoir.be/frontstage/2011/05/13/congotronics-twelve-points/
and here:
http://www.gonzocircus.com/12895/fotoverslag-congotronics-vs-rockers-les-nuits-botanique-12052011
And here's an excellent live review in the NME: