What is the music capital of Africa?

Brazzaville
Every two years, Africa gathers in Brazzaville. For a few days, the city becomes the African capital of music thanks to the world-renowned Pan-African Music Festival (FESPAM).

What language is spoken in Brazzaville?

Lingala is spoken by more than 10 million people in a region comprising the northwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo south to its capital, Kinshasa, and the northern part of the Republic of the Congo, particularly in part of its capital, Brazzaville.

Which city in central Africa is known worldwide for its music?

1. Kinshasa-Brazzaville. Kinshasa is the capital city of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC, or simply Congo-Kinshasa), while Brazzaville is the capital city of the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville).

Can you cross from Kinshasa to Brazzaville?

Brazzaville and Kinshasa are very close, with only around eight kilometres and the Congo river separating them. When travelling from Brazzaville to Kinshasa, people with a Congolese nationality from Brazzaville can easily cross over to Kinshasa without a visa, regardless of their mode of transport.

What kind of music does Brazzaville have?

Brazzaville had a major music scene until unrest in the late 1990s, and produced popular bands like Bantous de la Capitale that played an integral role in the development of soukous and other styles of Congolese popular music [1]. The Hip-Hop group “Bisso na Bisso” also hails from Congo-Brazzaville.

Who is the lead singer of Brazzaville band?

Brazzaville (American band) Brazzaville is an indie pop band founded in 1997 by David Brown. Brown was at one time Beck’s saxophonist and took part in recording of Odelay and Midnite Vultures.

What is the meaning of the book Brazzaville?

Brazzaville is dedicated to the naïve idea that the world is a beautiful place filled with wonder. We believe that there is another reality, just below the surface of our waking world, in which all is well. This is the true reality for us. We are committed to becoming less afraid of the world around us by helping others whenever possible.

When did David Arthur Brown of Brazzaville break up?

On May 7, 2009, David Brown officially announced the dissolution of the band, stating that he would henceforth be recording and releasing music under the name David Arthur Brown, albeit with “many of the wonderful musicians who have contributed to Brazzaville records.”

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