Review World Cafe Staff Benda Bilili: Rumba In The Congo WXPN May 11, 2009 • Combining Cuban-influenced rumba with elements of soul, blues and reggae, the paraplegic street musicians in Staff Benda Bilili used to perform all over the zoo grounds of the Kinshasa area, attempting to earn money for a living. Along the way, they caught the attention of Massive Attack and Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz. Staff Benda Bilili: Rumba In The Congo 9:01
Review Song Of The Day Staff Benda Bilili: Voices Of The Congo April 28, 2009 • Staff Benda Bilili is a group of paraplegic street musicians who entertain from their base near the zoological gardens in Kinshasa, Congo. Benda Bilili means roughly "look beyond appearances," and those who do will find astonishing musicality and verve. 'Moto Moindo' by Staff Benda Bilili Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103566002/103550849" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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