Conscious roots music to heal your spirit and entrance you to dance! Join Mulele in his first gig after he will return from three months in DRC. Presented by Chanya Culture Promotions in association with London African Music Festival as part of the 12th London African Music Festival.

Kinshasa-born Mulele Matondo Afrika started music at an early age before he established himself in Zambia and Zimbabwe as a bassist, guitarist and arranger with a flair for his home grown Congolese style still extremely popular there today. As Ponpon Matondo, he enjoyed success early in his career working with Chris Chali and Amayenge, Real Sounds of Africa, Lubumbashi Stars and New Stars Musica V.S.V.L. (which he co-founded).

Mulele was deeply affected by endless conflict back home, and inspired by outspoken artists before him which led to him writing music for the people - songs about real lives and problems. Mulele's musical style is inspired by the traditional sounds and rhythms of the Twa (in DRC). Mulele and his band play conscious roots music to heal your spirit and entrance you to dance with guitars bringing the hypnotic sounds of the sanza fused with sweet jazz riffs, while percussion and drums provide ancestral African rhythms. Infectious melodies in multipart harmony belie Mulele's sober messages of unity, freedom and spiritual awakening for Afrikans in the face of corruption, injustice and oppression.

Mulele has collaborated with artists such as Mermans Mosengo from Playing for Change, Diabel Cissokho, Natty King, Lopango Ya Banka amongst others, performing at venues such as London's Jazz Cafe and across the UK and in DRC.

Event Preview: Arsenal of Sounds #5 w/ Matondology Riot & Seby Ntege Band @ Woolwich Works (London; Friday, 3rd February 2023)

Throughout the last four months of 2022, from its Woolwich Works residency, Arsenal of Sounds has travelled around Europe and crossed the Mediterranean to reach its African shores. Now, it’s finally time to explore the African music Continent by presenting an evening of warm and enthusiastic Pan-African sounds. On Friday…

Artists: Matondology , Matondology Riot , Mulele Matondo , Mulele Matondo Afrika , Seby Ntege , Seby Ntege Band

Playlist: Mulele Matondo x Arsenal of Sounds

The first appointment of 2023 with Arsenal of Sounds is getting closer and closer. We are two weeks away from an Afro-infused evening showcasing the sacred rhythmic fire of Matondology RIOT and the smooth and soulful sound of Seby Ntege and his Band. After having done the honours for Seby…

Artists: Kongo Dia Ntotila , Matondology Riot , Mulele Matondo , Mulele Matondo Afrika , Seby Ntege , Seby Ntege Band

Podcast: Rhythm Passport Presents… #2 (December 2021)

Rhythm Passport holders, welcome to a new round-the-world journey to discover some of the freshest tunes coming from the four corners of the world… In the second episode of Rhythm Passport Present, in collaboration with Thamesmead-based radio RTM.FM, we set things in motion in Japan and in around two hours’ time…

Artists: Anthony Joseph , Carthnage , CIMAFUNK , CK Mann Big Band , Cumbiasound , Dat Garcia , Dj Farrapo , Dubamix , Emmanuel Jal , Etran de L'Air , Franz Von , Go Dugong , Ibeyi , Ìfé , Joe Driscoll & Seckou Kouyate , Kaleema , Kifu Mitsuhashi , Kiko Villamizar , Kiyoshi Yamaya , M.anifest , Mulele Matondo Afrika , Oké , Park Jiha , Sho Madjozi , Small Island Big Song , Spoek Mathambo , Walaa Sbait

Rhythm Passport Free Compilation – Vol. 65 – November 2021

Preview of the album:   This Album is no longer available however if you want to receive exclusive access to a free album like this each month just sign up to our monthly newsletter by filling in the form below:     The 65th episode of our monthly compilation focuses its attention…

Artists: Acid Coco , Dat Garcia , Dubamix , Kasai Allstars , Kasfelgues , Lagartijeando , Mulele Matondo Afrika , Oliver Nayoka , Seaboy , Shay Hazan , Small Island Big Song

Podcast: Radio Mukambo #513 – Black Ants Groove Together

This week we fly to the Congo to make sure that Black Ants Always Fly Together, One Bangle Makes No Sound. A surrealistic title for the fourth full-length album by the legendary Congolese polyrhythmic trance collective Kasai Allstars, our album of the week out on Crammed Discs. We check more…

Artists: Afro Ina , Kasai Allstars , Kasfelgues , Lee Fry , Mulele Matondo Afrika , Oliver Nayola , The Lagos Thugs , Vito-Lalinga