Samba Mapangala in New York! With Jonal, Lokassa, Ngouma, Johnny Bash, Dancers!

[NKHIWA]

Lokassa Lokassa Lokassa Ya Mbongo!! Maaaaan! Such a hero on the lead guitar, you inspire me.,.,.,., you are such a SeNsAtIoN!!!!!

[Jkajwang]

Sensational - Africa Guitar is the best - Lokassa Man, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SIKONGE]

Hi ScottShuster, be blessed and no more comment.

[szeal]

Wait a minute...I know that audiences in parts of Africa go up onstage and give money, but does the band get paid for the gig the same way in Africa as here? I mean in Africa, is the band given a flat amount for playing, and then they get "tips" from the audience? In America, is a band like this paid more up front for playing? So are we supposed to give them even more money while they are on stage? It would be nice to keep that custom alive...as long as I can afford to, anyway.

[andsalomoni]

@szeal Well, you're not supposed to give them a 100 dollars banknote, you can give 1 dollar too (is it too much money?). It is a tangible way to show your appreciation and a beautiful way to establish a physical contact with the musicians.

I think we westerners are too stingy.

[D1BonGo]

@andsalomoni wait wait wait..... I have no problem supporting musicians. In fact I was at a concert last night and forced $5 into someones pocket because he gave me a copy of their LP. In Africa where they have a lot of free concerts yes I understand giving them money onstage. Also I actually think it's really cool and fun to do. BUT if you are PAYING $30 - $40 just to walk in the door to see them at a venue in the states I think that should be enough. It's not stingy.

[andsalomoni]

@D1BonGo Yes, I understand. But even if you pay 30 dollars, you can add 1 dollar to give on stage: 30 and 31, it's not a great difference, but it makes a great difference for the relation with the musicians.

[D1BonGo]

@andsalomoni When you say it like that it makes sense. Also, yes, me being from the US. If you jumped on stage and started throwing money in their shirt I would question what the act meant. I never thought about it being a sign of respect. Ya learn something new everyday :)

[daadi7]

ScottShuster you are the best. for posting these videos. This was great thanks 4 posting Kandabongo man/malage and lokassa THANKS .

[mavinga]

yes Scott Shuster, you are right, Americans don't know that you are suppose to get on stage and show your appreciation by stuffing money either in the cloth, pockets, or on the forehead.

I did this when Samba was in Philly, on this same tour, and though the people were enjoying the music, they looked completely oblivious as to what I just did, and what was dissapointing was that the few Africans in the house didn't follow after me..maybe being to self conscious in an American audience

[nuradeen]

i lov this video alot pls post more

[Fortuitous2]

This is great. Thanks for posting. I sure wish I could dance (and not be embarrassed).

[bellemskey]

Hmmm... Great to see these guys.... Its wonderful to see Lokassa, Samba, Prof. Ngouma Lokito and Jonal...

[elcachacoefectivo]

Sencillamente hermoso, Gracias!!!!

[misterwill9066]

Nice description Scott man! In Africa I have seen it too, even when the musician is playing they just put it in his mouth so he doesnt have to stop his music to recieve the money!

[aokoh]

Lokassa is great at his thng...one of the best rhythm guitarsts of all times