Kin'Gongolo Kiniata

Wooden planks, tin cans, empty beer crates and a few plastic bottles: that's all Kin'Gongolo Kiniata needs to magically bring the exciting street sound of the metropolis Kinshasa to Grounds and turn it into a big party.

With an innovative approach that reflects the vibrant and chaotic city life of the Congolese capital, Kin'Gongolo Kiniata stands out as a new force in Kinshasa's vibrant music scene. Inspired by the pulsating sounds of the city, they create music with instruments made from recycled objects, exploring a wide range of sonic textures that make Kin'Gongolo Kiniata's sound so special. The result is a highly experimental Afropop that blends the energy of punk with electronic Congolese rhythms.

Kin'Gongolo Kiniata explores various themes in their music, mainly focused on hope and perseverance, with the aim of spreading a positive message and encouragement to the younger generation of Kinshasa. Since their debut at Trans Musicales in 2022, they have also brought this positive message to Europe, where they have already driven audiences onto the dance floor in France, Belgium, Switzerland and Portugal.