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

Papa Siama & Auntie Dallas play the JUST KIDDING series

Saturday, March 23, 2019 @ 11:00AM — 12:00PMSat, Mar 23, 2019 @ 11:00AM — 12:00PM

Symphony Space, Leonard Nimoy Thalia, 2537 Broadway Ave, New York, NY

We're so excited to perform for kids in families at this gorgeous venue!...our first "Papa Siama" show in NYC as part of Symphony Space "Just Kidding" series. Siama will play guitar & mbira and we'll encourage everyone to sing along to fun, catchy songs in Kikongo and Lingala. The music and stories of Siama's childhood will make you feel like you've traveled to Siama's homeland in rural western Congo.

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Siama solo guitar/mbira

Monday, March 25, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PMMon, Mar 25, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM

MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111

Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.

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Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, March 29, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, Mar 29, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM

Siama solo guitar/mbira

Monday, April 1, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PMMon, Apr 1, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM

MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111

Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.

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Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, April 5, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, Apr 5, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM

Siama solo guitar/mbira

Monday, April 8, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PMMon, Apr 8, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM

MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111

Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.

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Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, April 12, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, Apr 12, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM

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Saturday, April 13, 2019 @ 7:00PMSat, Apr 13, 2019 @ 7:00PM

Siama solo guitar/mbira

Monday, April 15, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PMMon, Apr 15, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM

MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111

Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.

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Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, April 19, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, Apr 19, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM

Siama solo guitar/mbira

Monday, April 22, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PMMon, Apr 22, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM

MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111

Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.

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Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, April 26, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, Apr 26, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM

Brunch w/ Siama's Afrobilly

Saturday, April 27, 2019 @ 10:00AMSat, Apr 27, 2019 @ 10:00AM

Hell's Kitchen, 80 S 9th St, , Minneapolis, MN 55402

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

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Siama solo guitar/mbira

Monday, April 29, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PMMon, Apr 29, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM

MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111

Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.

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Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, May 3, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, May 3, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM