Extraordinary Congolese band Konono No.1 return to London for a special show at Rich Mix following the release of their new album Konono No. 1 meets Batida on Crammed; ‘the latest instalment​ in the amazing Congotronics journey’ (Uncut).

Expect extraordinary, radical grooves from this cult Congolese dance outfit. Playing on scrap metal percussion and spiky metal thumb pianos, they pound out exuberant and rhythmic beats that are distorted through amplifiers made from old car parts. Their repertoire draws largely on Congolese trance music, but they’ve had to incorporate the originally unwanted distortions of their sound system. This has driven them towards a unique sound that resonates with the aesthetics of the most experimental forms of rock and electronic music. The result is both futuristic and primeval. Electronica and avant-rock aficionados have all been equally amazed by this otherworldly dance music, which has driven the international press to come up with some surprising comparisons (from Can and Krautrock to Jimi Hendrix, Lee Perry and proto-techno!).

Support comes from Mulele whose music is influenced by the rich sounds and rhythms of Afrika and inspired by outspoken artists before him.