The Congo Boys
The Congo Boys formed as a band in Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of Congo, in early 1999. The Congo Boys joined together as one group featuring the best musicians and dancers from some of Congo’s most notable performing groups. All performers have toured extensively in Africa and throughout the world.
The Congo Boys specialise in presenting a range of contemporary and traditional African music and dance styles, including Soukous, Merengue, Sharanga, Ruand Mbuka-mbuka (Kimboka) music and dance. They come together on stage in a dynamic and exciting moving showcase of great African music and dance entertainment.
The Congo Boys present a spectacular African concert that encompasses the history of African music from traditional drumming to modern Afro pop music and dance. Congo Boys present a night of feverish music, song and dance that makes them one of the most captivating music and dance acts in Australia.
Since arriving in Australia in mid-2001, the Congo Boys have performed at Melbourne’s local festival and club circuit. They recently launched an CD demo EP (2 tracks). Led by singer and percussionist Patrice Lumumba and singer guitarist Etienne, Congo Boys are a highly portable group whose size varies from 9 up to 12 members; 6 musicians and 3 to 6 dancers depending on the size of the show they perform.