WDR BIG BAND feat. Richard Bona: African Songs & Tales | Full Concert

Together with the WDR Big Band Richard Bona performs "African Songs & Tales" under the musical direction of Vince Mendoza at the 36th Leverkusener Jazzfestival. Another guest Rhani Krija is on percussions. Produced in Leverkusen Forum (2015).
Richard Bona does not only play the e-bass in a harmonic and hypnotic way , but also his singing in the language of Douala is one of his famous brand-label.
00:00:00 Shiva Mantra
00:9:28 M'Bemba Mama
00:14:50Manyaka o Brazil
00:21:44 Tough Crowd
00:31:08 Janjo La Maya
00:41:30 Indiscretions
00:56:15 Sono Mama
01:02:35 Slang - Punk Jazz
01:09:28 Kurumalete
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Who’s here in 2024!!! ❤❤

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Россия здесь!)

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Me

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Me

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[@HamzaBaqoushi]

All these great songs talk to my Moroccan soul and mind! Thanks WDR BIG BAND!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Hamza, thank you for watchin us! Do you know Mokhar Samba ....maybe his music reminds you as well of your home country: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fPdWpnj9Snfbc

[@HamzaBaqoushi]

@@WDRBIGBAND Thanks for the link. That was amazing! شكراً!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Hamza, 🙏🙏🙏

[@georgenyavor7006]

😅❤😂​@@HamzaBaqoushi

[@ciriacocruz1502]

Nombre del guitarrista por favor

[@jean-paulteguia7967]

C'est le meilleur de nous tous .

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Jean-Paul! 🙏🙏🙏

[@moreflowfalls2404]

I think Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nelson Riddle are just looking down, smiling and saying: "This young Man and WDR BIG BAND are keeping music Real and continuing the magic for generations to absorb. Beautiful!!!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much for these beautifully spoken words!

[@moreflowfalls2404]

@@WDRBIGBAND I always watch the Duke Ellington Live show which was recorded in London in 1964-5 since 1991, when I was 16. Now I have found another show for life: African Songs and Tales. For real, it's classic!!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Great! Feel free to watch out all of our videos 😉!

[@christianbrunoeyaa612]

Je suis très fier de toi le KAMITE et que les ancêtre soit avec toi le professeur BONA un des tes FAN depuis LIBREVILLE au GABON thank you brother.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏 christianbruno!

[@marcbezzina1372]

Que dire de plus sur cette interprétation. Merci beaucoup Richard Bona pour ton accent simple et doux. Tu es très grand. Marc Bezzina

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Merci, Marc!

[@estherarevalo5365]

Very good RICHARD,desde Argentina,LuisGuillon.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Muchas gracias, Esther!

[@JonahMuks]

No fancy technology, no backup tracks and all that in-ear monitoring stuff..Just a bunch of phenomenal musicians creating Magic on stage!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Jonah! Thank you!

[@christianhume7618]

YES!

[@LucaMusicBeats]

Right. Einfach hammer

[@karlofilipec84]

Whats wrong with in-ear monitors? Protects your hearing while providing you with an accurate sound so you can do your job.

[@LucaMusicBeats]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@user-em6ck5mj2z]

Какие молодцы!!! Это как раз для для, моей души,и моего возраста.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊👍

[@danvito6577]

I feel bad to watch that for free

[@lichearriza5333]

Yes y you!

[@thomasakondip4129]

The music of Richard Bona touches the soul. Incredibly talented musician. Sir, many thanks for all the good memories.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Thomas! True, his music touches anyones souls...

[@irenefabienessomba5640]

Ce MONSIEUR a la musique qui coule dans ses veines, nous sommes très fiers de toi ici au Cameroun.Merci BONA pour tes belles créations. We are very proud of you Here in Cameroon Thanks 4 the emotion you give us. Africa o bosso !

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Merci beaucoup, Iréné!

[@lisettestephanio6612]

Music is a legal drug and i c'ant live without it just wow

[@WDRBIGBAND]

A legal drug sounds good, lisette!

[@JBaptiste97]

fière d'être ton frère du village, tu es le monument du jazz et du classic mondial en ce moment.

[@emmanuelantwi1789]

Made in Germany with a touch of the USA achieving a great rhythm of Africa. You don't have to be a musician to appreciate this great work from the entire band and R. Bona. Super!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words, Emmanuel!

[@lalajaja8300]

Ich habe tatsächlich feuchte Augen bekommen beim Zuhören. Danke Gott, daß es noch solch begnadete Komponisten und Musiker gibt!

[@christianhume7618]

This is SUPER!!....SUPER, SUPER, SUPER!! Richard Bona as a singer is PHENOMENAL!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hey Christian, this is true and he has charisma!

[@tangelinadaviatress2516]

what the actual F*^#!? How am I just now finding this incredible music?! I'm in love. this is pure genius!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Tangelina, thank you very much!

[@criticaltheist3992]

I’m jealous that you figured this out three days before me

[@josephuturunoumbiwoladbhsh5347]

In g et Germany, Poland, Japan, Brazil, Cuba, United states, United kingdom... you just with you your unlimited talent. Be blessed my gifted brother

[@eduardoalmeida8051]

The big band and Mrs Bona is fantastic....very very very good

[@eduardoalmeida8051]

the great talent of the world

[@ngborel863]

Richard bona le CAMEROUN🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 est très fier de vous mes respects mon compatriot

[@jasonbanki9941]

He is from Cameroon Central Africa..he is singing in a language called "douala".. this guy is just super amazing...what a relief to the soul by just listening

[@monsieuralyofficiel4058]

in language called ''Pongo'' from Dibombari

[@josephuturunoumbiwoladbhsh5347]

It could be chinese or whatever... who really care when the "thing" is so delicious...? The man is himself a gift for music lovers....

[@josephuturunoumbiwoladbhsh5347]

Don't know he does it... but just amazing how he take out the best out every instrument

[@laforetmbim8007]

Pourquoi vous aimez raconter votre vie comme ça? Certainement parce que vous êtes tellement nuls dans tous les domaines que dès que vous avez quelqu'un qui fait les choses bien vous vous en glorifiez. Il pourrait y en avoir de centaines comme ça chez nous mais les gens préfèrent rester idiots et se venter des mérites des autres comme toi. Bullshit!!😒😒

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Laforet! Encore une fois, les critiques sont les bienvenues de la part de tous, mais s'il vous plaît, n'insultez pas les autres membres de la communauté ! Restez sur Nettique.

[@mikewillissr4057]

Amazing group of talented warm magic

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, Mike!

[@maxdivae413]

C'est déjà la 10eme peut-être que j'écoute ce song 😭.... tellement ça m'apaise..merci

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🎶👍🎶

[@cbittok]

I'm honoured to have had dinner with Richard Bona in Nairobi, Kenya! He requested local cuisine which was Ugali and Sukuma Wiki. This was the night before the show which was "Safaricom International Jazz Festival! I'm more honoured to have been one of the opening acts! Genius of note!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Chris! What an experience! Welcome to our channel!

[@ldbass62]

The trombone player KILLED it!

[@TracksWithDax]

his tone is incredible and his fluency is just out of this world

[@chrisker2]

Je t'aime et t'adore Richard Bona! Tu es le grand bassiste avec un grand talent! Grand musicien! I love you for ever! J'adore aussi le WDR Big Band!

[@BOOOZB]

Bona a gambadé dans les steppes de Zawinul . Il en a gardé un souffle humano incontestable. Merci , toujours !

[@hyldemouto5821]

Loba à tate wa Bona je suis fière d'être camerounaise quand j'écoute ta musique dans mon hôtel où je travailles je m'appelle Mouto encore merci

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Bonjour Mouto, nous sommes heureux que tu écoutes notre musique et que tu regardes nos vidéos. Vous vivez au Cameroun ?

[@hyldemouto5821]

@@WDRBIGBAND non en France j'adore Richard je veux juste les anciennes vidéos

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Malheureusement, nous ne pouvons pas servir avec de vieilles vidéos, - seulement avec le merveilleux projet de concert commun avec Richard Bona 😉.

[@edemdjokotoe6288]

Richard Bona is big time. Too much groove and awesomeness in one person.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😉

[@jbvtme]

is he human?

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi jbvtme, of course:)

[@jeanlouismbenga3340]

BONA : INCOMPARABLE . C'EST DIT DE TOUT CŒUR. L'AFRIQUE A SES TALENTS TROP TALENTUEUX.

[@Jazz2Groove2]

In my opinion, there is absolutely no doubt that the WDR Big Band is a superb and classy band of the highest order. The band consistently delivers a wonderful and entertaining experience. All the musicians are dedicated and accomplished and evidently know their craft. The band has performed with the likes of Maceo Parker, Take Six, Joe Zawinul, Bill Evans, Roy Hargrove, Steps Ahead, and The Yellowjackets. I have no hesitation in recommending that one watch ALL the WDR Big Band videos available on You Tube. It will be time very well spent.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hello Yosef, Thank you very much for these warm words. The pandemic allows at least one or two to spend more time on KZbin. We are happy if we can contribute to this with challenging music.

[@jerrydyson7270]

Well said!

[@enieelive7250]

Absolutely no one: Define music. Me: This ❤ Top man & perfect band ❤

[@donquijote6857]

The sound of Richard Bona's bass was always there, up front and center; It was never lost in the background but he allowed every one else to shine through and share the sound stage with him. Very rare occurrence in music. 👍👏👏🙂🙏

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@black redneck: thank you very much. Not everybody is noticing this!

[@sipkecuperus5372]

Also the same with Joe Zawinul!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 Sipke!

[@LucaMusicBeats]

🥳🥳🙏🏼🙏🏼🔥🔥🔥✌💪🏽💪🏽

[@jbeley3]

No it's not rare. Lots of musicians who play well together.

[@malcolmgriffith3069]

Soooo much love is in this music and the performance is alive!!!

[@jazzdrumschool]

Grooving my socks off! Freaking AWESOME!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

barefoot tapping is in, VON!

[@africazion8713]

Thank you guy. Simply thank you. Wow wow wow! Respect KING BONA

[@jeancesarmbongo3974]

Quand on écoute le son de Sir RICHARD BONA, on a l'impression d'être sur un autre univers. Thank you professor

[@melzaquesilvestrecaetano1673]

É maravilhoso !!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

obigrado, Melzaque!

[@nonobaf6018]

thank you so much for these vibrations songs and wonderful moments !

[@wallacebates6454]

what a delightful groove,,,I remember him jamming with Joe Z.....talented

[@teddypedro4600]

Magnifique...à tout jamais dans ma maison ❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!! Ninja

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌

[@Gia11]

Richard Bona one of the best.proud to be Cameroonian ,I remember my youth with your songs.JOM'A SAWA!!!!!!!

[@jasonbanki9941]

Géorgie Bea . Me too I love his music so much

[@babacardia1222]

BIG UP and MAXIMUM RESPECT BROTHER RICHARD BONA!

[@thomaskrause7368]

Die WDR Bigband haut mich vom Hocker! Da zeigt sich halt doch: Gut das Jazz an den Hochschulen gelehrt wird!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Vielen Dank, Thomas!

[@rodryo86]

Assister à un de ses concerts est une expérience incroyable...je l'ai vécue en life pour la première fois le 27 Décembre 2007 à Yaoundé...s'était très brutal! Un maestro !

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi TheY! ☺️

[@komiviagbodjalou3539]

Richard Bona vous été plus qu'un génie , je manque de mots pour vous qualifié que Dieu vous donne longue vie la jeunesse africaine est fière de vous

[@AndrelDuval]

J'aime Bona, il est un incroiable bassist et un chanteur magnifique! J'adore sa musique.

[@wpwilly]

Bona brought me here... Ten seconds into the song I subscribed to this beutiful band😍.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Wow, that is great. Welcome to the WDR BIG BAND!

[@melvinvliet]

Very good and nice to hear and see😊

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@dovanbogning110]

Richard BONA. Un grand esprit qui cotoie des lumières en matière de musique. Courage à l'artiste, fais nous toujours d'aussi belles chasons. Keep mouving

[@cedricmonbaron734]

Mais que c'est beau ! Je ne me lasse pas du titre Indiscretion qui est une pure merveille. Cette intro tellement riche d'émotion, de racines, d'âme et d'humour ! Et quand le groove démarre et que l'orchestre le suit c'est juste un moment d'exception ! C'est le mélange de toutes ces choses qui font que la musique est essentiel à la vie ! Merci Richard Bona et tous les brillants musiciens qui t'entourent.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Merci.

[@oliviermonge6377]

Tout pareil pour moi, exactement !! Merci de bien vouloir sortir de ma tête et arrêter de me voler mes mots et mes idées !!

[@cedricmonbaron734]

@@oliviermonge6377 J'aime partager l'amour de la musique avec des gens qui ont la même sensibilité que moi. C'est non seulement rare mais précieux ! Ravi que vous partagiez mon avis ! J'y reviens aujourd'hui après quelques mois mais c'est toujours aussi merveilleusement beau et ça me touche au plus profond de mon âme !

[@oliviermonge6377]

@@cedricmonbaron734 c'est rigolo parce que c'est exactement le même titre qui a retenu mon attention et plus particulièrement le moment où il chante les notes qu'il joue (ou l'inverse...!) et la reprise de l'orchestre, c'est phénoménal !! Et joyeux !! Je m'intéresse aux vidéos de basses et de bassistes et trop souvent les musiciens sont très fort techniquement mais tellement vides d'émotions que c'en est pénible. Ici la technique est sous entendue, déjà acquise et ce n'est plus le propos, et cela laisse la place à l'émotion, à la joie, au plaisir de jouer et de partager avec les autres musiciens et bien sûr le public !

[@cedricmonbaron734]

@@oliviermonge6377 Alors je confirme que nous sommes sensibles aux mêmes choses. Je trouve vraiment cette intro sublime et l'émotion et toute son âme nous parvient à chaque note de manière si intense, pure et sans filtre. Je suis entièrement d'accord qu'ici il n'est plus question de technique mais juste de transmettre cette émotion brute et Dieu sait si ça fonctionne ! Merci pour ce petit échange fort sympathique au passage.

[@moemoses2866]

Out of this world

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌 Moe!

[@lizapatatutubo]

Mr. Bona you are inspiration to all musicians. THANKS!!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yes, - that´s true!

[@lizapatatutubo]

And you guys in the WDR too. When are you coming to London?

[@WDRBIGBAND]

We are working on it. Difficult to say at the moment...

[@PERMANENTCONTACT]

This performance resizes the world around us - we become part of it !

[@burleybater]

My heart soars like an eagle at the sound of this. Pure joy. Beautiful.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, enjoy it further on!

[@eliasolivares9826]

Un maestro !!! Richard Bona 👌👌👌👌

[@p.sleumermusikschuleng1261]

ein Super Konzert, einen Musikalischen Superleistung mit viel Spielspaß. Mein Musikalischen Herz hat sich wieder geöffnet in diesen Dunklen Zeit für Musiker..... Danke, Danke, Danke!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi P.! Sehr gerne, du findest bestimmt noch andere musikalische Leckerbissen auf unserem Kanal, die deine Stimmung heben mögen! Bleib gesund!

[@GeorgekwessiDavis]

amazing concert...wish i was there...i have seen Professor Bona live before at the lake side in Geneva, Switzerland....it was just fantastic...it will be nice to see another concert again since he collaborates with global musicians...

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi George! It would be a great event again, - we will see what will happen...

[@jacquesnkem469]

Fantastique Richard et Big bang vous emporte dans un autre monde est-il possible d'avoir le dvd ou le cd de concert svp à acheter

[@gabrieleschulze7627]

I am enjoying this so much, thank you! Music happens when the ego is absent :)

[@WDRBIGBAND]

That is exactly so,Gabriele!

[@niranjanpaul2176]

Straight from the heart to all the world

[@TonosobreTono]

Impresionante !!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Mille gracie!

[@elvisshey6122]

Fan forever 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

[@Megalevel95]

So chill! The soundtrack of my life right now! THANK YOU!!!!

[@dangelocabenda3992]

Very good musician's

[@philippepavula1699]

Merci, c'est archi beau et positif

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Merci!

[@ClemmeBassTrombone]

Oh yes! this is amazing.. :)

[@elisass4522]

Amazing songs and performs! Awesome!!!

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

It's nice to be here

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Todd! We're happy to have you here!

[@jayking8581]

I’ve been looking for this performance! Awesome music with Class!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Jay! Thank you for watching us! IIf you like music from Africa - do you know Mokhtar Samba and his friends? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fPdWpnj9Snfbc

[@5catssteelband509]

Awesome!!

[@jonahgwanzura6983]

Amazing!!Richard Bona

[@sherriwoodfin6586]

I Loved every ounce of this show. Smiled the whole time as Curtis Mayfield deserved this tribute as his music meant so much too those who love and adore this brilliant man. ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Do you know that we just released our concert "A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield"?

[@numbaeight]

I've just found WDR BIG BAND and I'm amazed by the work of Vince Mendoza congratulations, simply perfect 🥰 !! I had the chance to attend Richard Bona live in Mozambique 7 years ago, one of the best shows of my life !! Now I'm dreaming of attending the WDR BIG BAND show 🤩

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hey, that would be great. Unfortunately we have no tour plans to Africa in the next time. Sorry for that! Thank you for watching us on KZbin!

[@micklechuck]

Outstanding!

[@rmoraespinto]

Ms. Sannon Barnett solo on "Manyaka o Brazil" was as legit as any Brazilian bone player could offer. She's a master and a magician! Great up!

[@01maax]

finally youtube gives me something good, very good

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Great that you found us, Maximiliano!

[@livevibe]

Beautiful 😊 Merry Christmas WDR Big Band from Australia 🇦🇺

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Keith! Hope you had a reflective and happy Christmas! Thanks for watching!

[@raymondsmeets8025]

Top of the bill! The best jazz band featuring one of the best bass players in the world.

[@raymondmaxsein7060]

oui, mais à ne pas oublier Kurt Edelhagen du SWF

[@aartman01]

Absolutely fantastic concert! I love Richard Bona, and with the WDR Big Band is a special treat. I love the percussionist too.

[@chinakeyzzygh_uk6287]

Great Concert ever. Legendary Richard Bona over the year has been one my favourite musician and a pro I’ve always listened to his music. I’ve learnt most of his songs. Live on legend

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Great, thank you for your kind words, Chinakeyzzy! Which tune do you like the most that you have learned

[@olavictor8587]

Wow! What a great music, kudos to Richard Bona and every other team member. How I wish all the guys on this project were Africans it would have hit differently, that been said that was a great performance….. Kudos guys 👍

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Ola! Thank you and welcome to our channel! We are happy to produce with Richard Bona and Vince Mendoza. It was a great experience....About ten years ago we have been to SA and worked with young african musicians, who were studying jazz.

[@enginolek7957]

wowwwww Bona is the king!

[@rommelrivera1186]

Richard Bona is the best! You go to one of his concerts and he brings you the world. What a treasure he is!

[@ricardoernestopaz737]

Richard Bona, mágico ... un talento adelantado de nuestra época!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@julioenriello]

Wow... beautiful orchestra arrangement

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, Julio!

[@filiplarmer436]

it is fantastic how so big band can play so quietly and sensitively

[@ireneruthfox]

Great Band....Bona is on another level. Amazing.

[@brigitteattie3184]

L'un des meilleurs concerts de Richard Bona, accompagné par un grand WDR Big Band conduit par un grand Vince Mendozza. Merci!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Bonjour Brigitte, merci beaucoup pour le compliment. Richard a un style très particulier. Ce fut un plaisir de travailler avec lui.

[@realityreconsidered9416]

Unbelievable in so many ways. Words cannot even come close! Once humanity wakes up and slows down they will revisit this material! … And so much more

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yes, that is true. Music can express so much that words do not always manage to express.

[@lenthericjames4925]

beautiful music!!!n i can listen to this all day bona is incredible

[@billkelly773]

Such a brilliant embassador for live music.

[@nonobaf6018]

wehh le talent pur hee. et c'est le Cameroun qui gagne 😎

[@nadiacamjalli9183]

C'est la première fois que je l'entends et j''aime. Salutations depuis de l'Argentine

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Merci d'avoir regardé, Nadia.

[@manzoorfarid7088]

Amazing performance!

[@enoch3236]

Oh how I wish I'm in His live concert oooo.....

[@alainbwehson]

Wow!!this is a masterpiece .thanks for the Great performance

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching us, Alain! And welcome to our channel!

[@user-sv4dr1dc9v]

Since Buddy Rich's Big Swing Face album, I haven't listened to a big band as much as the wonder you played that night with Richard Bona. You were able to make an Argentinian happy, which is almost a miracle, thank you

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊👍Thank you for your kind words. And greetings to Argentina! From which town do you watch us?

[@user-sv4dr1dc9v]

@@WDRBIGBAND From Buenos Aires, Vicente Lopez. Seriously, it's fantastic to hear such beautiful phrases, tuning, swing, vibe, ideas, arrangements. A pleasure ♥

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🙏🏻

[@udgindonskoy6007]

super recording!

[@JuanCarlosRojas]

Que sonido más fantástico... Excelente!!

[@LucaMusicBeats]

Great Performance. Nice instruments 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 *WOW*

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Luca! Thank you so much!

[@LucaMusicBeats]

@@WDRBIGBAND so cool, just awesome!🌏🌍🌍🎷🎺🎸🎷🎺🎻🎷🎺🎶 😎💪🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@gerardosantarcieri5438]

Sencillamente maravilloso. Escucharlo es un placer de principio a fin.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Gerardo! Muchas gracias!!!