by From Kinshasa, Kin’Gongolo Kiniata reinvent Congolese rumba with a striking, inventive afro-punk twist. Masters of upcycling, they build their instruments from recycled materials — barrels, metal, everyday objects — to create powerful, unique grooves. Their Lingala-sung music carries messages of hope and perseverance to Kinshasa’s youth. Since their European debut at Trans Musicales in 2022, they’ve been setting stages ablaze with raw, contagious energy.
