Siama Matuzungidi

Siama's Congo Music
Feel-good sounds from the Heart of Africa

Back in Africa, Siama Matuzungidi (see-AHH-maw) became a soukous legend, recording his intricate guitar on hundreds or songs and touring the world with popular artists. Now in Minneapolis, his catchy, upbeat songs and musicianship have earned him a McKnight Fellowship and numerous grants and a Parents' Choice Parent Approved award. He loves performing special concerts and events and sharing his happy music with kids and their families. In addition to singing and guitar, Siama plays traditional African instruments like mbira (thumb piano) and balafon (marimba).

“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

Watch this charming profile of Siama's life & music:

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

— Joe and Justin - The Okee Dokee Brothers

Teaching Elementary School for Class Notes

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 @ 9:45AM — 3:00PMWed, Jan 30, 2019 @ 9:45AM — 3:00PM

Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, February 1, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, Feb 1, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM

Siama solo guitar/mbira

Monday, February 4, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PMMon, Feb 4, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM

MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111

Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.

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Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, February 8, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, Feb 8, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM

4kids Siama & Dallas

Saturday, February 9, 2019 @ 1:00PM — 2:00PMSat, Feb 9, 2019 @ 1:00PM — 2:00PM

Oakdale Library, 1010 Heron Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Join Siama and Dallas at Oakdale Library for a very special trip to the Land of Yangalele ("happiness" in Kikongo). Sing in African languages, hear fun stories about Siama's childhood in rural Africa, play a fun percussion shaker and end the session with a fun dance party.

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Siama solo guitar/mbira

Monday, February 11, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PMMon, Feb 11, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM

MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111

Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.

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Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, February 15, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, Feb 15, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM

Siama solo guitar/mbira

Monday, February 18, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PMMon, Feb 18, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM

MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111

Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.

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Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, February 22, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, Feb 22, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM

Brunch w/ Siama's Afrobilly

Saturday, February 23, 2019 @ 10:00AMSat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 10:00AM

Hell's Kitchen, 80 S 9th St, , Minneapolis, MN 55402

Join Siama, Dallas & Mikkel Beckmen for sweet Congolese folk music w/ American Traditional percussion (like washboard and more) while you enjoy delicious brunch and drinks. We LOVE playing HK. (Reserve a table in advance in the main room.) -Photo by Deborah Miller

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Siama solo guitar/mbira

Monday, February 25, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PMMon, Feb 25, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM

MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111

Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.

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Private Guitar Lesson

Friday, March 1, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PMFri, Mar 1, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 6:30PM