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Congolese Guitar Evolution (Extended)

niwel-tsumbu

Reinvent your repertoire learning awesome Congolese guitar licks to performance standard in just 30 days or your money back.

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Master The Congolese Guitar

This course profiles all of the greatest and most influential Congolese guitarists that shaped the genre of Sebene and teaches you their guitar lines with a step-by-step and clear instruction.

Learn and understand the iconic approaches from Franco Luambo Makiadi, Roxy Thsimpaka, Popolipo Beniko, Alain Makaba, Pépé Felly Manuaku and more.

You won’t just learn how to replicate a Congolese guitar line verbatim but will understand how to develop an authentic African feel whilst creating your own guitar lines which could confidently be performed with an ensemble.

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Learn With A Soukous Guitar Specialist

Explore the vibrant roots and invigorating rhythms of Sebene with one of its most accomplished practitioners.

Back in the day, Niwel Tsumbu was borrowing bits of fishing line and bike cable to build his guitars. Now he’s performed the world over with the likes of Buena Vista Social club, Natty Wailer and Baaba Maal. He’s recorded with Sinead O’Connor, Nigel Kennedy and Michael O’Suilleabhgin. He’s even written a symphony for the radical 20-piece Surge Orchestra.

From Irish folk to jazz, classical, rock and flamenco, Niwel’s story is one of cross-genre, cross-cultural exploration, improvisation, collaboration and integration. But with this session he’ll take you right back to the fundamental rhythms of his African roots, bedded in Soukous, Sebene and Rumba. Where it all began. Niwel is a real one-off. Don’t miss the chance to benefit from learning with this master musician.

The Ultimate Learning Experience

Congolese Guitar Evolution – Deluxe

2 hours of detailed lessons teaching you how to be an expert in the Congolese guitar styles; Soukous, Sebene and Rumba taught by the Grammy award winning virtuoso Niwel Tsumbu.

Interactive On-screen Notation

Learning new skills is easier with our innovative, interactive tools. Access on-screen notation, tablature, virtual fretboards, slow motion and more.

Niwel Tsumbu – Masterclasses

Take your Congolese guitar study even further with over 3 hours of detailed masterclasses led by Niwel Tsumbu.

African Backing Tracks

Put your new techniques into practice and jam over traditional African grooves so you can develop your own authentic feel and be confident playing in a variety of new styles.