The mesmerising music of Staff Benda Bilili and the band's extraordinary story have been making a strong impression worldwide. A group of paraplegic street musicians who live in and around the grounds of the zoo in Kinshasa, DR Congo, one can hear raw power, fragile delicacy and incredible beauty in their music: the eternal pulse of Congolese rumba combined with voices that conjure the crooners of Havana, the toasters of Kingston and even the Godfather Of Soul himself.
The core of the group consists of four seasoned singer/guitarists perched on spectacular customized tricycles, occasionally dancing on the floor of the stage, arms ...
Congotronics Vinyl Box Set has arrived !
This strictly limited edition contains 7 vinyls (incl. the new Konono) and downloads of all Congotronics albums
Staff Benda Bilili triumph at the Cannes Film Festival !
The full-length film about the band is set to become a worldwide sensation
Staff Benda Bilili rocking Europe!
In what has become one of the most talked-about tours of 2009, Congolese rumba-funk warriors Staff Benda Bilili have been ripping through Europe with a string of scintillating live shows.
STAFF BENDA BILILI Conquer Euro Crowds; receive Womex Award
The magnificent Staff Benda Bilili have been wowing French audiences on their first short tour outside of Kinshasa.
STAFF BENDA BILILI acclaimed by the press
... and #3 in the World Music Charts Europe
13/08/2010
DE
Wuerselen (Aachen)
Burg Wilhelmstein
14/08/2010
DE
Jena
Kulturarena
15/08/2010
DE
Berlin
Haus der Kulturen der Welt
18/08/2010
DE
Hagen
Konzertmuschel im Volkpark
19/08/2010
DE
Kassel
Kulturzelt
20/08/2010
DE
Muelheim
Ringlokschuppen
21/08/2010
DE
Bochum
Freilichtbuehne Wattenscheid
26/08/2010
DK
Aarhus
Aarhus Festival
29/08/2010
FR
Charleville Mezieres
Festival Le Cabaret Vert
