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Jason Tamba

Matadi, Bas Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Biography

 

Born in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jason has been playing guitar since age seven, when he made his own instrument out of wood and four strings. Teaching himself guitar for a decade, he began to study classical guitar at age 20, finally earning a degree in classical guitar. After playing at churches, local venues and in Papa Wemba’s traditional group Percussion Molokai, Jason decided to travel to South Africa and expose himself to more opportunities. It was there that he became a guitarist for the group Afro Fiesta. The group’s first self-titled album, released in 2005, is full of songs that are a fusion of various styles including Afro-jazz, Kwasa-Kwasa, Makosa, and hints of Latin music. Widely considered innovators in the entertainment industry, Afro Fiesta has performed at numerous music festivals including Jazz on the Rocks, Joy of Jazz, OBZ Festival, Light Festival and Africa Day Celebrations.

How we met:

We met Jason on our second trip to Cape Town, while doing research for our first Playing for Change music school that was to be built in the Township of Guguletu. Jason had become a part of Afro Fiesta after fleeing his home country, Congo and since the band was now a part of the Playing for Change family, Jason was a perfect fit. The next day we added his beautiful voice to one of our global tracks, “War/No More Trouble.”

 

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PFC Videos Featuring Jason Tamba
Biko | Song Around The World

Feb 13, 2021

Biko | Song Around The World (members only version)

Feb 09, 2021

Redemption Song | Ziggy Marley| PFC Band Live

Oct 13, 2020

Me Pierdo | PFC Band Live in Brazil

Oct 09, 2020

Three Little Birds | Afro Fiesta & Twanguero

Sep 22, 2020

Listen to the Music | Songs Around The World Movie

Jul 14, 2020

Independence Cha Cha | Afro Fiesta | Live Outside

Jun 30, 2020

African Queen | Afro Fiesta | Live Outside

May 19, 2020

PFC Band Live in Brazil | Full Concert

Apr 10, 2020

A Change Is Gonna Come | PFC Band Live in Australia

Apr 07, 2020

Maria | Afro Fiesta | Live Outside

Feb 28, 2020

Behind The Song: “Congo to the Mississippi”

Jan 25, 2019

2018: What A Year

Dec 31, 2018

Preview | Bibamba | PFC Band live in New York

Sep 26, 2018

Member Exclusive | Bibamba | PFC Band live in New York

Sep 25, 2018

Congo to the Mississippi | Song Around The World

Sep 05, 2018

That’s What Love Will Make You Do | PFC Band Live

Aug 30, 2018

Natural Mystic/Just a Little Bit | Song Around The World

May 31, 2018

Black Water | The Doobie Brothers w/PFC Band Live in Los Angeles

May 11, 2018

Member Exclusive | Willin | Little Feat w/the PFC Band

Mar 20, 2018

Dixie Chicken | Little Feat w/the PFC Band Live in Los Angeles

Mar 09, 2018

Listen to the Music | Song Around The World

A Change Is Gonna Come | PFC Band Live at the Mayan Theater

Feb 27, 2018

Member Exclusive | Ellis Hall & the PFC Band Live in Byron Bay

Oct 28, 2017

Member Exclusive | Reggae Got Soul | PFC Live

Oct 23, 2017

Biko | PFC Band Live in New York

Aug 16, 2017

Member Exclusive | Duppy Conqueror | Afro Fiesta

Jan 12, 2017

Young People (Live) | Afro Fiesta

Dec 28, 2016

Teach Your Children | Live in Brazil

Nov 30, 2016

Rivers of Babylon | Live Outside

Nov 17, 2016

Back To Your Roots | Live in Brazil

Nov 10, 2016

When You Come Back | PFC Band Live featuring Vusi Mahlasela

Oct 19, 2016

Crazy | Live Outside

Sep 14, 2016

Mohammed Alidu Joins the PFC Band on Tour

Jul 10, 2016

PFC Band on the Road: United World Tour 2016

Jun 26, 2016

With Afro Fiesta in Cape Town South Africa

Apr 18, 2016

Time Tough | Live Outside

Apr 14, 2016

Ona | Afro Fiesta

Apr 06, 2016

Get Up Stand Up | Live in Brazil

Jan 13, 2016

A Change Is Gonna Come | Live in Brazil

Dec 23, 2015

Matinda | Live in Brazil

Nov 13, 2015

Gethsemane | Live Outside

Oct 21, 2015

Ripple | Songs Around The World

Jul 15, 2015

Pata Pata Recording Session at Apogee Studios

Apr 22, 2015

Marie | Live Outside

Feb 16, 2015

Singing on the Bus | Behind the Scenes

Jun 23, 2014

Together Forever | Live Outside

Apr 04, 2013

Mellow Mood | Live Outside

Sep 06, 2012

A Better Place

Jan 08, 2012

Music Is My Ammunition

Aug 02, 2011

Felangaye

Dec 18, 2010

Don’t Worry Live in Vancouver

Dec 09, 2010

“Don´t Worry” Live in Vancouver

Feliz Navidad

Oct 16, 2010

“One Love” Live in Madrid

Aug 13, 2010

Back to your roots (Live) | PFC Band

Jun 10, 2010

NDA

Mar 03, 2010

Equal Rights | Live Outside

Jan 18, 2010

War/No More Trouble

Apr 23, 2009

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