Langamaye is a group of eclectic and talented musicians from Malawi and Reunion Island. The group formed in May at Tempo Festival 2009, collaboration between Stanley Mambo (a vocalist, Mbira/ Timbila player and percussionist) for Mwezi Arts in Malawi and Christophe Durand (a vocalist, Ngoni player and percussionist) for Woba Kele in Reunion Island. Langamaye is a word in Reunion Island dialect meaning “mixed languages.”
The duo is accompanied by Christian Hache (Indian Flutes player and percussionist for Woba kele) and Jon Munthali (Acoustic guitar, piano and percussionist for Mwezi Arts). The band is a fusion of Acoustic traditional instruments and beats such as Maloya, Sega (Reunion), Vhimbuza/ Manganje/ Chopa and Beni (Malawi), Mbira (Zimbabwe) with modern reggae, hip hop, rap, rhumba, township and urban grooves that create a supremely groovy 21st acoustic music breed. Langamaye music’s is also unique in that they sing in different languages giving their audience a piece of belonging wherever they are.
The group uses the historic link of their cultures to create a platform for exchange through workshops with professional and aspiring musicians. They also work with schools as a grassroots outreach program. This October, Langamaye will be at Lake of Stars hosting the Acoustic Stage. The music festival starting on the 15th to 18th October at Nkopola Lodge, Mangochi, Malawi, will be also be showcasing Tommy Ludgate (an international vocal training coach from the UK), the Makambale Brothers, Concerto Grosso, Black Monkey Acrobats and Traditional dancers.
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