La Petite Halle de la Villette

Franck Biyong

FRANCK BIYONG
Africa’s 21st Century Rock Guitar Hero

Growing up in Gabon, Nigeria and Ivory Coast before settling in the UK at age 14, Franck Biyong lived in households filled with good music. Little wonder why, at 47, the towering Cameroonian artist is a composer, arranger, lyricist, guitar player, singer, band leader, sound engineer and producer. This master of musical interpretation recalls Af... read more

Fri
Dec 06
9:00pm
La Petite Halle de la Villette
France, Paris, 211 avenue Jean Jaures, 75019 Paris
Qwest TV & La Petite Halle present:
✰ AFROFUNK PARTY : FRANCK BIYONG & LIPOMBE JAZZ ✰

Beware new date for afrobeat, funk and African music lovers. Every first week end of the month,
Franck Biyong will presents the AfroFunk Party with great guests each month. Versatile artist and
gifted guitarist, Franck Biyong has played with the biggest names of African music ((Salif Keita, Ebo Taylor, Tony Allen, Seun Kuti ...) and on worldwild stages (The Jazz Café, Festival International de
Jazz de Montréal, Jazz à Vienne ...)

With more than 15 albums, he multiplies the projects according to his inspiration and always with
the same commitment. He presents today his new EP, produce on HOT CASA label, with whom he’s been working since 2003. This innovating project mixes traditional West African music to nowadays afrobeat, samples, house music and Brazilian rythmes ... don’t miss it !!!
All Ages