Date(s): 8th Aust 2009

Venue: The Tabernacle, Powis Square

Wom@tt presents KASAI MASAI - The Congolese band of the moment. If you know them you'll be making this gig a must -and if not come on down - a treat is in store!
" Kasai Masai, led by the 'Voodo King' NICKENS NKOSO, successfully marry a respect for vintage grooves with an overwhelming urge to move the dance floor. This is the sound of the old and the new, of the countryside and the city, from deep in the heart of Africa..." Nige Tassell - Reading Womad Festival

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iukxm6bgix8

Named after a river, Kasai is a region in Congo which lies in the heart of the rain forest where many tribes such as the Baka still maintain their traditional lifestyles. The Maasai, just like the Baka, are another dignified tribe whose lives still centre around a nomadic existence.

Based in London, Kasaï Masaï brings us the traditional sound of the most remote equatorial villages, with an Urban twist. The band plays ancestral music which has been passed on from generation to generation and is rooted in the healing power of percussion and chanting combined with the majestic sound of the Congolese folk guitar.

Soon, you will feel the music oozing through your veins, pumping a rhythmic African beat through your body. Hence, the audience find themselves on their feet, moving toward the dance floor on an uncontrollable shaking of their hips.

Kasaï Masaï is a 5 piece outfit, consisting of d'jembe, guitar, saxophone, bass and drum. To add that extra exotic touch they are also joined occasionally by two female dancers! It is led by percussionist, singer and dancer, Voodoo King Nickens Nkoso who i salsowellknownforhisworkwith KandaBongoman especially. WOM@ TT are renowned for putting on great music and brilliant atmosphere)

www.carnivalvillage.org.uk womaatt@gmail.com

How Much?: £5 advance and concessions £8 on the door

Website: WOM@TT