The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) will honour the legendary Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba, famously generally known as Papa Wemba, with a fascinating efficiency that’s positive to encourage followers of rumba music.
This 12 months’s tribute on 25 April guarantees a night wealthy with vibrant rhythms from Central Africa and the Indian Ocean, uniting music lovers to rejoice the enduring legacy of the King of Rumba.
The night’s spotlight can be an brisk efficiency by Shungu Chef Rumba, revitalising the basic melodies of Papa Wemba. This act will rejoice the enduring allure of Papa Wemba’s distinctive rumba type, serving as a real homage to the late legend, who reworked African music.
“Following the success of final 12 months’s tribute, the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) proudly presents the second version of its tribute live performance to the legendary King of Rumba, Papa Wemba,” stated Fabienne Conradie, FNCC spokesperson.
To intensify the thrill, the night will showcase a particular efficiency by Kiltir, an brisk Maloya group from Réunion Island. Famend for his or her mix of conventional Maloya rhythms with up to date influences, Kiltir will ship the colourful sounds of the Indian Ocean, including an unforgettable vitality to the night time.
The live performance will mix the soulful beats of Rumba with the rhythmic depth of Maloya, making a cultural celebration in contrast to every other. The night will unite two distinct musical worlds, bringing collectively the eagerness of Central Africa and the heart beat of the Indian Ocean.
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“This 12 months’s tribute can be much more particular with the addition of Kiltir, an acclaimed Maloya group from Réunion Island. Named after the Creole phrase for ‘tradition,’ Kiltir is a household ensemble of brothers and cousins who’ve performed Maloya collectively since childhood. Deeply- rooted in custom, their music accompanies them via life’s moments, from household gatherings to the sacred’ servis kabaré” ceremony honouring their ancestors,” she stated.
Since 1997, Kiltir has introduced Maloya to the stage, infusing it with vibrant vitality and speedy, damaged rhythms, which has led to their label as “pace Maloya.” Their exhibits provide an immersive expertise, the place the viewers actively participates in a collective musical celebration.
The band has gained worldwide acclaim, successful Finest Maloya Album on the 2013 Voices of the Indian Ocean Awards, and being nominated for Finest Conventional Band on the 2015 Kora Music Award.
Papa Wemba, a distinguished Congolese singer, handed away in 2016 on the age of 66. His intensive contributions not solely superior Congolese rumba, but additionally led to improvements in African pop music, considerably influencing type, style and music manufacturing.
The present begins at 19h00, with the doorway payment set at N$80 upfront, or N$100 on the door.
