Les Mamans Du Congo & Rrobin - Congo
Sat, Jul 12
|Ottawa
Les Mamans du Congo & Rrobin embody and sing to the African woman of the future. The self-described educators transmit Congolese cultural heritage and traditions to international stages, with music never heard in Africa.
Time & Location
Jul 12, 2025, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
About the Event
Axé Worldfest and the National Arts Centre join forces for Axé Summer WorldFest 2025, uniting to celebrate global music, diversity, and culture through three unforgettable days of rhythm, connection, and world-class performances in the heart of Ottawa.
Each musical act promises a one-of-a-kind experience, uniting diverse musical traditions to create a truly unforgettable experience.
Les Mamans du Congo & Rrobin embody and sing to the African woman of the future. The self-described educators transmit Congolese cultural heritage and traditions to international stages, with music never heard in Africa.
Their debut album, EP Kikento, led to international acclaim. Their new album, Ya Mizolé (whose name means number 2 in Lari,) marks the culmination of years of struggle and sound experimentation in the Congo. It combines DIY percussive instruments, electronic beats, bass music and Afrobeats with drum machines, rap and spellbinding choruses. This charismatic, feminist group aims to raise awareness and preserve…