A double bass body carved out of reclaimed wood, rattles around the chaotic streets of Kasa-vubu, in the heart of Kinshasa.
Musicians of all ages pouring in from all corners, desks and makeshift chairs in hand.
A young hairdresser exercising his tenor voice while giving his clients a haircut, to cheers and applause.
Dozens of musicians and singers in prayer before starting
Carmina Burana
… In 2010, these images went around the world.
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