Saturday, November 30, 2024 10PM | Shrine World Music Venue, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, New York, NY 10030.
Orchestre Moto at Harlem’s iconic Shrine World Music Venue!

Get ready to feel the pulse of Congolese rhythms right in Harlem! Orchestre Moto, NYC’s own Congolese music powerhouse, is bringing their high-energy, dance-inducing beats to the Shrine on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 10:00 PM to midnight. Led by the legendary Solo De Kanto on lead guitar and Julian Apter on rhythm, this group dives deep into the sounds of 1970s cavacha music, delivering a fresh take on classic grooves that’ll keep you moving.

The Band:

  • Lead Guitar – Solo De Kanto
  • Rhythm Guitar – Julian Apter
  • Lead Vocals – Parfam De Mi Amor
  • Animation / Atalaku – Calibre Douze
  • Drums – Eduardo Tekadiomona
  • Congas – UmaRá Mbanza
  • Auxiliary Percussion – Reed
  • Bass – Joseph Uzor

Follow them on Instagram at @motomusicgroup to get hyped, then come out for a night of nonstop rhythm and unforgettable energy. Stick around after the set as DJ Birane takes over with Afro Fusion until 3:45 AM. If you’re ready for real-deal Congolese sounds, this is where you need to be!


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