Four members of this ensemble take to the stage in old-fashioned wheelchairs. They play their groovy music with passion and sing wonderful harmonies. "Staff Benda Bilili" is made up of physically disabled street musicians from Kinshasa, Congo. They are joined by a rhythm section and a 17-year-old guitarist, who produces the most whimsical sounds on his one-stringed instrument. In 2007, the band held a jam session in Kinshasa with Massive Attack and Damon Albarn. No wonder the Brits were greatly impressed.

Ricky Likabu: vocals; Coco Yakala: vocals, guitar; Théo Nsituvuidi: vocals, guitar; Djunana Suele: vocals; Kabossé Kabamba: vocals; Roger Landu: satongé; Cavalier Kiara: bass; Montana Kinunu: drums

Staff Benda Bilili and its music will be featured on the Klangfenster program/
7:45 p.m./Swiss Radio DRS 2 on April 9, 2010.

Introduction: Kutti MC

THURSDAY, April 15, 2010, 8:00 pm
Standing room at CHF 33.00/Numbered seats at CHF 38.00/48.00
St. Fidelis College

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