Music Style Afro-pop Groove

Similar Artists Peter Gabriel, Youssou N'Dour, Tracy Chapman

Artist History The singer Elima's originally from Kinshasa(Congo), but is now based in Paris. He's been initiating the Soukouss-rock mouvement in the 80's with songs such as "Balancez la sauce" and has been touring around the world. Today, his musical adventure is shared with his white musician brothers. They consider this adventure as a spiritual one and have no other goal than building a bridge from earth to sky,and contribute to bring peace of heart.

Group Members Elima Ngando : lead vocal Neal Belloc : El.guitar & vocals Wally Papa Groove : Bass & backing vocals Jeff Melin : Keyboards & backing vocals Laurent Bougnoteau : Djembe & backing vocals Alain Bidot-Naude : Drums & backing vocals

Instruments Drums, Percussions (Djembe), bass, El.guitar, Keyboards, Lead vocal, backing vocals

Albums Ebandeli

Press Reviews "Elima Ngando Family" The journey of the soul,close your eyes,listen. Let yourself be taken by this ode to joy, welcome this message of peace,and this offer to discover Life. Let yourself be surprised by this musical melting pot: One bit of djembe,two riffs of touching guitar and Elima honey-like voice. E.N.F sings harmony , E.N.F is harmony Urgent ! ( E.Tchounguy,France 5,TV5)

Additional Info Two female dancers take part in the show ( Indian & african dancing)

Location Paris, Paris - France

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