Rumbafrica

Rumbafrica rolls into Newton
July 29, 2004

Groove to the sounds of African dance band Rumbafrica at a Sunday Evening Heritage Festival. The ensemble's classic Zairian style weaves fast-moving guitar lines, pulsating rhythms, and singing in the Lingala language. Rumbafrica will perform 6:15-8:15 p.m. Sunday at the Newton Centre Green, Langley Road and Centre Street. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Canceled in case of rain. Admission is free. For information call 617-796-1540.
- The Boston Globe

• DANCE

Rumbafrica, Boston group performs music and dance combining rhythms of Congolese rumba with modern soukous beat, Waldo Theater, Waldoboro. $5 to $10. thewaldo.org. 7 p.m. Saturday.
- Portland Press Herald

Join us!

Celebrate African Culture in New England. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and a rich pattern of color & energy. This year we are featuring the band Rumbafrica>! - africanfestivallowell.org

Rumbafrica

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•Sat 8/4 , 7:00pm-8:30pm
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•Sun 8/5 , 5:00pm-6:30pm
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About the Artist
Rumbafrica is the Boston area's premier dance band and has received numerous awards including the Boston Music Awards for Outstanding World Music Act in 1995 and an Award at Artscap 97 Festival in Baltimore MD for Outstanding World Music Act.

Artist Links:
•Artist Website
- musikfest.org

34th Annual Middlebury Festival-on-the-Green



Date: Sunday, July 8, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm

Venue: Middlebury Festival-on-the-Green


Address:


Main Street

Middlebury, VT 05753


From: Middlebury Festival On The Green
Rumbafrica

Incorporates the sweet vocal harmonies and lilting dance rhythms of classic Congolese rumba. As well as the cranking, non-stop beat of modern Soukous. Guitar theatrics, percussion breakdowns, and traditional dancing are all part of Rumbafrica's stage show.

Website: Click to visit the site - americantowns.com