Back in Africa, Siama (see-AW-mah) made his name recording hundreds of soukous hits. Now based in MN, he brings feel-good music to special events and kids' programs. Bio

“When we listen to Siama's, "Land of Yangalele" we hear home, Mama Africa. This is very beautiful music that everyone can enjoy.”

— Ladysmith Black Mambazo

“We dig it! A great addition to the family music mosaic! Outstanding rhythms and performances. ”

— Joe and Justin - The Okee Dokee Brothers

The Land of Yangalele

Papa Siama with Auntie Dallas

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BIG NEWS!: Siama has a brand new kids' CD. These new songs, inspired by traditional Congolese music and rumba, will take you on a journey to, "The Land of Yangalele" ("Happiness" in Kikongo)

Composed, Performed and Produced by Siama Matuzungidi & Dallas Matuzungidi Johnson with drums by David Tullis

Engineered by Siama Matuzungidi Mixed by Steve Kaul of Wild Sound Studio Mastered by Greg Reierson/Rare Form

Cover Illustration by Kayla Harren Cd packaging artwork: Andrea LeHeup of Soleil NYC

Photos by Bill Trost, Diamana Komono & Dallas Matuzungidi Johnson

1 Bakongo Chant (Welcome) 00:43 Info Your price In cart

Bakongo Chant (Welcome)

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Monkey Game

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It's so Easy to Make a Song

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Sweet Water

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ABCD

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Auntie's Song (Yangalele)

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When We're Free

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Download & print this fun coloring page, then upload to Instagram and tag #SiamaMusic.

Exciting News! TPT/PBS' award-winning "Lowertown Line" just released this wonderful show about Siama's life & music. Check it out!

Siama's "RIVERS - from the Congo to the Mississippi"
is a genre-spanning marvel.

Siama's infectious traditional Congolese music & soukous dance music is brimming with a surprising array of sounds: gospel harmonies, Indian Saraswati veena and singing, Tibetan singing and dranyen, pedal steel, cello & more. RIVERS is garnering attention the world-over.

"Siama has found elusive alchemy here. For all its bold collaborative forays, this album feels personal. With humor, candor and confident musical playfulness, Siama is reflecting on a life of motion and change, finding joy in his discoveries, but never losing a certain wistfulness for all that’s been left behind."
- Banning Eyre of Afropop Worldwide