Siama's Congo Music
Feel-good sounds from the Heart of Africa
Back in Africa, Siama Matuzungidi (see-AHH-maw) became a soukous legend, recording his intricate guitar on hundreds or songs and touring the world with popular artists. Now in Minneapolis, his catchy, upbeat songs and musicianship have earned him a McKnight Fellowship and numerous grants and a Parents' Choice Parent Approved award. He loves performing special concerts and events and sharing his happy music with kids and their families. In addition to singing and guitar, Siama plays traditional African instruments like mbira (thumb piano) and balafon (marimba).
“When we listen to Siama's, "Land of Yangalele" we hear home, Mama Africa. This is very beautiful music that everyone can enjoy.”
— Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Watch this charming profile of Siama's life & music:
“We dig it! A great addition to the family music mosaic! Outstanding rhythms and performances. ”
— Joe and Justin - The Okee Dokee Brothers
Bring your 0-5 crew for a super fun, engaging African sing-along!
Private Guitar Lesson
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Siama, Mikkel Beckmen & Dallas Johnson
Siama solo guitar/mbira
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.
Private Guitar Lesson
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Siama solo guitar/mbira
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.
Private Guitar Lesson
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Siama solo guitar/mbira
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.
ClassNotes teaching elementary school
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Private Guitar Lesson
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Siama solo guitar/mbira
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.
Mid year celebration event. Booked by Funtime Functions.
Private Guitar Lesson
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Martin Luther King Celebration-Group Concert
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Saint Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419
This show presents a dazzling array of international sights and sounds by some of Minnesota's greatest vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers and poets. Curated by Bruce Henry and featuring T Mychael Rambo, Tomasina Petrus, Congolese musician Siama Matuzungidi, Chinese pipa master Gao Hong, the Naadha Rasa Center of Music, and the SJA choir among others. It will be a spellbinding musical tribute to the brave women, men and children who fight for justice, equality and freedom around the world.
Siama solo guitar/mbira
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.
Private Guitar Lesson
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Join Siama, Dallas & Mikkel Beckmen for sweet Congolese folk music w/ American Traditional percussion (like washboard and more) while you enjoy delicious brunch and drinks. We LOVE playing HK. (Reserve a table in advance in the main room.) -Photo by Deborah Miller
Siama solo guitar/mbira
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.
Teaching Elementary School for Class Notes
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