Full recording of Fally Ipupa’s concert at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, corresponding to the event’s second night. A global star of Congolese rumba and African urban music, Fally Ipupa is one of the most popular African artists of his generation. Filling the Stade de France is a historic milestone for the Congolese scene, and this full concert conveys its scale: choreography, a live orchestra, the guitars typical of soukous and long danceable sequences follow one another before an immense, fervent crowd. An heir to the great Kinshasa rumba tradition who opens it to contemporary sounds, the artist alternates sentimental ballads and festive numbers. This live recording documents a landmark moment in the international recognition of African music on Europe’s biggest stages. For fans of world music and Congolese rumba, this live filmed concert offers a complete overview of the show of a major artist, captured in the prestigious setting of France’s largest stadium, a symbol of achievement.
Personnel & credits
- Fally Ipupa — chant
