Pas Mal + was founded by Jean-Paul Kilosho (Lead Guitar) and Yannick Koy (Lead Vocals) in 1994.
It started as a typical rumba-sukus band but evolved quickly into a true african world-music group. This is achieved by incorporating music elements from the african diaspora such as afro-cuban, caribbean, swing or brazilian music. However the lyrics of the songs are predominantly in lingala with a bit of french and the singing style remains in the congolese tradition. All these combined elements blend into an original type of music, that appeals to a very wide audience.
The members of the band are quite well-known in the belgian-african music world as most of them are or were part of important groups such as Zap Mama, Afra Sound Stars, Formule 1, Afro-Soukous, etc
Pas Mal + has toured extensively in Belgium, playing in all kind of venues : big festivals (Couleur Café, Francofolies), smaller festivals (Brocante de Matonge, Pili-Pili, Vénerie) clubs and even private parties. It has also been involved as backup band for renowned artists (Papa Wendo, Tabu Ley Rochereau, , Jeff Bodart) in several important shows.
The band has been featured in a 2004 documentary on RTBF (1001 Couleurs)
A first CD was released in 1996 "Portés Disparus". A second one has been recorded and is ready for release, when funds will be available. It is however downloadable at www.robertfalk.com
or at Calabash Music
or via Blast My Music (see on the left side of your screen)
