Le Dernier Empereur Bantou, Pierre Kwenders' debut album, is now available in stores, on bandcamp and iTunes via Bonsound. With his progressive music coloured with Congolese rumba and Afro-electro beats, the singer explores an innovative path, adding a new flavour to his repertoire. The album includes collaborations with Jacobus (Radio Radio), Baloji and The Posterz. Nom de Plume and Poirier also participated in the making of this eagerly awaited full-length debut album.
Kwenders’ music has the melodic, rhythmic and sonic appeal that could easily fly beyond several linguistic, cultural and musical barriers […]
Lorraine Carpenter, CultMTL
I was most impressed by intimidatingly stylish opener Pierre Kwenders […]
Julia LeConte, NOW Magazine
Kwenders possède déjà une signature marquante, et Le dernier empereur bantou ne déçoit pas les attentes élevées.
Yves Bernard, Le Devoir
Transplantation réussie. Ce PK-là est le chaînon manquant!
Ralph Boncy, Voir
L'afrobeat rencontre la musique électronique et puise dans des rythmes de rumba congolaise pour créer un résultat concluant.
Marie-Hélène Chartrand, 24 Heures Montréal