Samba Mapangala & Virunga MIDWEST MINI-TOUR

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Samba Mapangala & Virunga MIDWEST MINI-TOUR
Author:	Jambazi
Date:	10/21/2008
Event URL:	http://www.afropot.com/events/samba_mapangala
Location:	United States, Illinois, Chicago

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Born in Matadi, Congo, Samba Mapangala moved to Kinshasa in the early 1970s, to pursue his secondary education. Inspired by legendary Congolese vocalists Tabu Ley Rochereau and Soki Dianzenza, it was there that Samba began his singing career.

Samba’s early years included stints in the groups Bariza, Super Bella Bella and Super Tukina. It was while touring in Eastern Congo in 1975 that Samba and other musicians separated from Bikassy Bijos’ Orchestra Saka Saka. Recruited by a Ugandan promoter, Samba and his comrades set up camp in Kampala. There, they formed Les Kinois, with Samba as lead vocalist.

In 1977, Les Kinois shifted their base to Nairobi, where they made their first recordings on 7” vinyl with Melodica Records. Hits like the original Malako, Sunday, Christmas and Sigana Mar Anyango rang out over the airwaves.

Upcoming Shows

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Sep 13 2008

10:00P

Blue Nile

Minneapolis

Sep 14 2008

5:00P

Global Union World Music Festival

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sep 20 2008

5:00P

Chicago World Music Festival

Chicago, Illinois

Sep 21 2008

7:30P

Chicago World Music Festival

Chicago, Illinois

MIDWEST MINI-TOUR SHOW DETAILS

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September, 13 2008 10:00 PM - Blue Nile
2027 E. Franklin, Minneapolis, - $20. www.kilimanjaroentertainment.com www.bluenilempls.com

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September, 14 2008 05:00 PM - Global Union World Music Festival
Humboldt Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - free http://alvernopresents.alverno.edu/Global-Union/Samba-Mapangala.aspx

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September, 20 2008 05:00 PM - Chicago World Music Festival
Gale Community Park, 1610 Howard St.,, Chicago, Illinois - Free part of the Rogers Park World Music Festival. http://egov.cityofchicago.org

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September, 21 2008 07:30 PM - Chicago World Music Festival
Museum of Contemporary Art, 22 E Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illinois - $15.00 http://egov.cityofchicago.org

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