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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 or city:
    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



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