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Named after a river, Kasai is a region in Congo which lies in the heart of the rain forest where many tribes such as the Baka still maintain their traditional lifestyles. The Maasai, just like the Baka, are another dignified tribe whose lives still centre around a nomadic existence.
Based in London, Kasaï Masaï brings us the traditional sound of the most remote equatorial villages, with an Urban twist.
The band plays ancestral music which has been passed on from generation to generation and is rooted in the healing power of percussion and chanting combined with the majestic sound of the Congolese folk guitar. The set becomes complete when joined, live, by a saxophone which brings a smooth jazzy delicacy and an MC to incorporate this essential Urban groves from Kinshasa.
Soon, you will feel the music oozing through your veins, pumping a rhythmic African beat through your body. Hence, the audience find themselves on their feet, moving toward the dance floor on an uncontrollable shaking of their hips.
Kasaï Masaï is a 5 piece outfit, consisting of d'jembe, guitar, saxophone, bass and drum. To add that extra exotic touch they are also joined occasionally by two female dancers!
It is led by percussionist, singer and dancer, Voodoo King Nickens Nkoso.
Nickens is a well known figure in the world music circuit. He has worked alongside international Congolese artists, including Koffi Olomide, Papa Wemba, Kanda Bongoman, Mose Fan Fan, Samba Mapangala to name but a few.
In the UK, he has been a member of Baboma Bands, Robert Maseko's Congo Beat & Koko Kanyinda's Soukous Koumbele for some years.
As a result, he appeared at many festivals including Glastonbury, Womad (Reading, Grand Canary, Adelaide), Weltnacht Festival(Germany). He performed on Andy Kershaws World & New, Later with Jools Holand, John peel session, BBC3 World Music Day, Resonnance FM.
He also played at the African Nations Cup (Tunisia2004)
"...Kasaï Masaï successfully marry a respect for vintage grooves with an overwhelming urge to move the dance floor. This is the sound of the old and the new, of the countryside and the city, from deep in the heart of Africa..." Nige Tassell - Reading Womad Festival.
I hope all is well and good and I just wanted to let you know I've just put up a new track called ECHO so I thought you might want to have a listen. :o) It's just the instrumental version I did not long ago but I do have a full section of vocal to arrange into this track so I'll keep you posted on the outcome! :o)
I appreciate your time and support and any comments posted.
"Jus Let It FLO" The Long Awaited Debut Album from FLOetic Lara. Launch Party on SUNDAY, 31st May, Battersea, London, UK.
An energy-filled night where FLO and guests take you on the theatrical and musical journey of this emerging unsigned talent. With vocals capabilities ranging from rich powerful explosions to beautiful dulcet tones, this Passionate Poet and Soulful Singer expresses herself without limitation, inspiring all who experience her touching gift. FLOetic Lara (aka FLO) international artistic Soulful , Passionate Poet, Lyricist, Articulate Songwriter. FLO is truly herself, her vocal capabilities range from beautiful dulcet tones to rich powerful explosions as she expresses herself without any limitations. Her core source is evidently jazz, yet she transcends categorisation as she effortlessly creates a fusion with soul,gospel, hip hop and much more. Her FREEDOM ON STAGE, and love of music interwoven with powerful lyrics, sung and spoken reverberates with all who experience her touching gift!!!
BE DER!
MUCH,MUCH THANKS for allowing this Comment on your SPACE!! Much Grateful, Blessed Love, Sista Kiya
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Best wishes,
from the team @ TC Helicon - 100% dedicated to the needs of the vocalist.
We hope you can come to our gig at Bush Hall, Shepherd's Bush on Friday. Spread the word to your friends. It'll be a great party.
Its the launch party for our new album "Baka Beyond the Forest" that was released on Monday
You can hear clips on our website (www.baka.co.uk) and our Myspace page.
One Love!
Hi Nickens, haven't had a chance to call you yet, been busy getting ready for our first gig.. hope you had a good one at momo's need to meet up! cheers, tibo.
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
Take your guitars, drums and voices and make your way all the way to the most flickery vibes of this weekend. Sweet n Sour Sunday Jam Session - Music Magic from 9pm til late!
Thanks for coming last Friday, glad you had a good time, we hope to have many more.
Would be great to work with you too. I've had a look at your gig list and unfortunately we can only make london gigs and after April 14th so i wondering if you would be up for us coming down to the gig on the 18th at the Double Club?
Add yourselves to our site www. soundadviceuk. com and leave your feedback on the gig in the forum.
