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

Enjoy the video but may I offer a brief lesson? Americans! Learn! You are supposed to climb onstage and give money to Lokassa ya Mbongo! That's what his name actually MEANS! In Africa (where people have a lot less money) everybody does it. You should do it too. What a disgrace that the wealthy Upper West Side audience at Lincoln Center in New York Cityt did not know this. It's fun to do, and means a lot to the musicians. Don't worry: Just do it!! when there is a 'break' and the rhythm guitarist plays (while the bassist does not), your job is to climb right up there on the stage and stuff money in his clothes: That's what you are supposed to do as a good audience! And now...enjoy Samba Mapangala and Orchestra Virunga with Lokassa ya Mbongo on rhythm guitar, Johnny Bash on solo, and Ngouma Lokito on bass! Somebody tell me the names of the drummer and keyboardist and I'll give them a shout-out too!!

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[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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[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 :)

[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 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.

[SIKONGE]

Hi ScottShuster, be blessed and no more comment.

[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.

[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.

[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