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Samputu & Ingeli


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  • additional performers, 3 to 12 (traditional Rwandan instrumnets and drums, percuss)
  • Jean Paul Samputu (Band leader dance and vocals)
  • country:
    Rwanda
  • region:
    East Africa
  • style(s):
    Afro Traditional
  • label:
    not signed
  • type:
    Band, Solist, Composer/Songwriter
  • gender:
    male, female
  • instrumentation:
    instrumental, vocal
  • artist submitted by:

***SHOWCASING AT WOMEX 2007 in SEVILLA, SPAIN***
THURSDAY OCT 25th, 21:15 OFF WOMEX TENT
Jean Paul Samputu and the Ingeli Troupe of Rwanda present extraordinary, high energy performances of contemporary Afro-beat and traditional Pygmy, Soukous, Reggae rhythms, song, drum and dance - celebrating the beauty of their country and holding children up as the hope for humanity and a better world.

Jean Paul Samputu has established himself as one of the most prominent African artists on the world stage. A winner of the prestigious Kora Award, The Calabash Prize for Peace, The Pearl of Africa (Best Male Artist-Rwanda,and The International Songwriting Competition 1st Prize for his setting of Psalm 150. Samputu travels the world as a cultural ambassador for Rwanda, bringing to his audiences not only traditional African singing, dancing, and drumming, but also a message of peace and reconciliation.

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Samputu & Ingeli

Images

Dancer in traditional Rwandan ensembleJean Paul SamputuIngeli dancers at the Lake Eden Arts FestivalJean Paul and Jacques sing for hope and reconciliation in Rwandasolo Jean Paul Samputu

created by Benjamin Farmer (Class Acts on Tour) on 07 Oct 2007


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