Staff benda bilili are a group of street musicians in the democratic republic of the congo. They used to live around the grounds of the zoo in the countrys capital city, kinshasa, and play music. Benda bilili staff benda bilili is a composer, known for benda bilili. See their amazing story in the new film benda bilili. The songs were recorded out in the open, using a dozen microphones, a macbook and a 100m extension cord fraudulously connected to a deserted refreshment bar nearby. For six years, from the first rehearsals to their triumph in international festivals, benda. Now its 2011, and benda bilili, a documentary film on the band shot over the. Kinshasa is the largest city in the democratic republic of congo. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Its rated as one of the most dangerous cities in the world in terms of crime with a spiraling homeless problem that includes over 20,000 children under the age of 18 living rough according to. Staff benda bilili are a band of homeless, disabled congolese and street children playing both conventional and improvised instruments, and rise from desperate circumstances to international acclaim.
The western producer of this bustling new project from former members of staff benda bilili eschews the respectful approach to african music and its all the better for it. They live around the grounds of the zoo in kinshasa, and play music which is rooted in rumba, with elements of. Staff benda bilili release their new album bouger le monde. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The film follows the kinshasa street musician group staff benda bilili, whose.
The sound is a curious mix of afro rumba, latin rhythms and rich vocal harmonies. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including whats your number. Staff benda bilili are a group of congolese street musicians. Nov 22, 2019 staff benda bilili are a group of congolese street musicians. A inspiring movie about staff benda bilili has recently been released. Their songs tell stories of everyday life in a city that has an estimated. Staff benda bilili music, videos, stats, and photos. The band, staff benda bilili in english, look beyond is a group of street musicians composed of four paraplegics and three ablebodied men. Staff benda bililis profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. You apparently can get the staff these days you just have to be patient. The band, staff benda bililiin english, look beyondis a group of street.
Media in category staff benda bilili the following 24 files are in this category, out of 24 total. Chances of success were slim at first for these homeless handicapped artists who struggled to survive on the streets of their dilapidated capital. The filmmakers fell in love with staff benda bililis music and offered to pay for their recording sessions, before making a film about the group. The film documents the bands journey from the streets to recording studios and beyond. A talented singer with connections might not make the cut, while a middling performer in the right place at. Staff benda bilili listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos staff benda bilili. One of the great global success stories of the past two years, staff benda bilili have become an unstoppable force i. Its a feelgood movie that actually makes you feel good, a story that will have you shaking your head in astonishment and moving your feet to some. The band, staff benda bilili in english, look beyondis a group of street. The staff benda bilili film was a truly heart warming story that restores faith in humanities ability to triumph over extreme poverty and adversity. Studio recordings get their music out on album and. But what if that story wouldnt have been told without that insight. Benda bilili in english see beyond, is the name of this kinshasa band which has acquired a global following.
Staff benda bilili listen and stream free music, albums. Staff benda bilili are a group of poor and disabled musicians living on the streets of the congo capital, kinshasa. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from staff benda bilili at the discogs marketplace. Shaking the other side of the globe, staff benda billi continue to make the world shake on their first north american tour. They live around the grounds of the zoo in kinshasa, and play music which is rooted in rumba, with elements of oldschool rhythmnblues and reggae. Mar 02, 2011 a documentary on the congolese rhythmnblues band staff benda bilili 12a 85min. Staff benda bilili play congo rumba, the classic dance music that dominated the continents night clubs in the fifties and sixties, before dissolving in a haze of. Rapidshare music download blog free rapidshare download. Staff benda bilili, tres tres fort music the guardian. Initially, staff benda bilili practiced in the kinshasha zoo and performed on street corners across the city. This is a brilliant dvd story of some exciting musicians.
Explore releases from staff benda bilili at discogs. One of the great global success stories of the past few years, staff benda bilili have. Released in movie theatres and on tv, benda bilili. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are. Staff benda bilili were featured in the documentary film jupiters dance, which follows the.
Staff benda bilili group of street musicians in the. Benda bilili means look beyond appearances in lingala. We think of the documentarian as our eyes and ears into a different world, giving us the chance to witness events first hand or to gain an insight into an as yet untold story. No need for too much selfmythologising, if youre staff benda bilili. Staff benda bililis music style is congolese rumba with a hint of funk and soul. The film follows the kinshasa street musician group staff benda bilili, whose core members of the group are disabled due to polio. Staff benda bilili is a group formed by homeless and disabled polio victims living in the grounds of kinshasa zoo. Staff benda bilili s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Benda bilili is not only an excellent music documentary but a fantastic film that captures a rarely captured community living on the periphery of society.
They used to live around the grounds of the zoo in the countrys capital city, kinshasa, and play music which is rooted in soukous, with elements of oldschool rhythm and blues and reggae. The explosive debut album from staff benda bilili is perhaps an example of african street music at its finest. Aug 31, 2012 staff benda bilili play congo rumba, the classic dance music that dominated the continents night clubs in the fifties and sixties, before dissolving in a haze of synths and manic guitarsoloing. Together, they must avoid the pitfalls of the street, stay united and find the force to hope in music.
The band, staff benda bililiin english, look beyondis a group of street musicians composed of four paraplegics and three ablebodied men. Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the renaud barretdirected movie via subscription can be. The band, staff benda bilili in english, look beyondis a group of street musicians composed of four paraplegics and three ablebodied men. There was a documentary film, benda bilili, charting their extraordinary success made all the more extraordinary by the fact that several of the. Benda bilili, poor paraplegic street musicians, get noticed by a french film team.
A documentary on the congolese rhythmnblues band staff benda bilili 12a 85min. Staff benda bilili tres tres fort 2011 critically acclaimed by the press, tres tres fort is for sure an album not to miss from 2011. This is benda bilili trailer by trinity film on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Nov 10, 2017 staff benda bilili are a group of street musicians in the democratic republic of the congo. Roger, a street child, more than ever wants to join these stars of the ghetto, who get around in customized tricycles.
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