Congotronics is the collaboration of the exceptional Congolese bands Konono N°1 and Kasai Allstars. At the end of 2010 a double-album titled Tradi-Mods vs Rockers: Alternative Takes on Congotronics was released as a collective tribute by 26 indie artists who gave their own interpretations of Congotronics music.
The album received a lot of interest as well as driving new fans in the direction of Konono N°1 and Kasai Allstars. The project will now be taken a stage further with a collaborative ensemble consisting of ten Congolese and ten indie rock musicians. Artists that will be making up the ensemble include Konono N°1, Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Kasai Allstars, Wildbirds & Peacedrums and Skeletons.
Lonely Drifter Karen vs Kasai Allstars – Hunting on the Moon:
taken from: Tradi-Mods Vs Rockers
The tour will cover major festivals & venues around Europe and Japan:
May 12: Opening night of the Nuits Botaniques Festival, Cirque Royal, Brussels (Belgium)
May 14: Madrid (Spain)
June 26: Couleur Café Festival, Brussels (Belgium)
June 30: Le Guess Who at Tivoli, Utrecht (Netherlands)
July 2: Roskilde Festival (Denmark)
July 3: HKW, Berlin (Germany)
July 6: Metz (France)
July 9: Bataclan, Paris (France)
July 12: The Barbican, London (UK)
July 17: Vieilles Charrues Festival, Carhaix (France)
July 14: Benicassim Festival (Spain)
July 21: Paleo Festival, Nyon (Switzerland)
July 23: FMM Festival, Sines (Portugal)
July 30: Fuji Rock Festival (Japan)