2020 marked the 10 years of Hanoi’s longest running international band, Zamina. The band founded in 2010 by Tomisin Ogunbawo started as a small-time reggae band, playing cafes and bars in the Old Quarter. Over the years, has grown into more than just a band, into an international family of music makers from all walks of life. Join us to celebrate 10 years of african music and give thanks to all the Zamina family around the world!
It was a long full day with Family Fun Activities (kids friendly) and night of African music and culture at La Bodega, Long Bien on Saturday 14th November with featured other bands like Lac Wine and Hanoi’s top Afro/Reggae record collectors and vinyl spinners; DJ Slowz, Johnny Harris & Friends, DJ G.Rant.
An opening Performance from Lac Wine led to a Sundown Reggae Set by Tomi & the band. The highlight of the night was their energetic “No Backsliding” Afrocalypso Set as expected. Dancehall DJ sets went on until late.
Entry was free and fully packed. Thanks to the organizers, and vendors.
In nostalgia, we would like to shout out to all the that played the Afrocalypso beat through out the 10years in Hanoi and Vietnam.
Ogunbawo Tomisin Tunde – Band Leader/Vocals / Keyboard
Dave Payne – Guitar
Seb Bò – Drums
William “Bill” P. Badger Jr – Congas / Shakere / Bongos
Luke DallaGrana – Sax / Backup Vocals
Dan Eiland – Bass
Etienne Rx – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Thanh Tu Hua – Vocals
Matias Hidalgo – Sound Engineer / Fixer
Zamina Diaspora:
Jamir Adiong – Vox / Guitars
Otunba Adenuga Jude – Vocals
Ryan Turley – Bass / Percussion
Huy Hà-Đình – Drums
Stephen Hoang – Guitars
Bámidélé John – Percussions / Vocals
Jimmy Thong Tran – Congressman / Hype Man
Luke Destefano – Drums / Cajon
Jason Snook – Cajon / Percussion
Brett Zweiman – Backup Vocals / Percussion / Sauce
Vee Lourenço – Bass
Linh Ha – Backup Vocals, Percussion
Toby Tomes – Bass