Zong Zing All Stars

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Zong Zing are a 9 piece band playing uplifting dance music called 'Cavacha'. 'Cavacha' is the core rhythm of Central African music that has given rise to ‘Soukous’ in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ‘Makosa’ in Cameroon and ‘Coupez Decallez’ in the Ivory Coast. The band formed at The Magpie's Nest Club (BBC Best Folk Club of The Year 2009), just over two years ago as an a cappella group, and later evolved into a full band. Zong Zing is a Congolese expression meaning “All Stars”. When a select group of musicians get together for a particular show or recording they really are Zong Zing. Or, they are All Stars! The Musical Style: Cavacha ‘Cavacha’ is a highly danceable music characterised by intricate guitar picking from three guitarists, soaring vocal harmonies and driving percussion. The music reaches a crescendo during the “Seben”, with the intricate guitar picking, irresistible rhythms and sublime vocal harmonies combine to create a barely suppressed euphoria: and is arguably one of the most infectiously danceable forms of music in the world! The band’s musical credibility is pan-Africa and strictly heavyweight. It's core members have, in the past, played with Orchestra Virunga of Samba Mapangala, Ok Jazz of Franco Makiadi, Big Musica of Defao, Matimbila of Remi Ongala, Rumba ray de Maray of Papa Wemba and they even have a semi finalist of X factor! In the last two years, they have gone from strength to strength, playing and rocking packed audiences in and around Lon

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