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Black Atlantic: Orchestre Les Mangelepa (Kenya/Congo)

Mangelepa Band
**CANCELED**
Saturday, April 11, 2020
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday, February 20, 2020:
Due to unavoidable circumstances arising from a temporary medical development, Orchestre Les Mangelepa has canceled its upcoming United States tour in April. Duke Performances has canceled Orchestre Les Mangelepa's presentation on Saturday, April 11 at Motorco Music Hall as part of the Black Atlantic festival.

Tickets purchased with a credit card will be refunded to the card of purchase within 8-10 business days. Tickets purchased via check payment will receive a check reimbursement sent to the address on record within 6 weeks.

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Few bands can claim the long-standing respect and relentless spirit that makes for Kenya's celebrated Orchestre Les Mangelepa. Originally from the Congo, the group has become one of East Africa's most treasured sources of dance fusion, merging Kenyan benga and traditional Congolese rumba inspired by the band's expatriate background. The result? A vivacious yet harmonious blend of snare, heavy brass, and serenading vocals that categorizes the hallmark sound fans of Orchestre Les Mangelepa still cherish today. Now in its fifth decade, the group continues to move feet and uplift spirits in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, the band's official birthplace. Since forming in 1976, Orchestre Les Mangelepa has released thirteen albums and is responsible for several of Kenya's most popular East African dance songs. Orchestre Les Mangelepa pulls from its extensive catalog for this rare stateside show at Motorco Music Hall.

Contact: King Kenney