Profile
(Jean Azip A.K.A Blanchard De Plaizir avec Britannia Rumba)
Blanchard De Plaizir is a Singer songwriter, DJ, Performer and Producer of Congolese Rumba music.
Born in Kinshasa, The Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly known as Zaire, his musical adventure began at the age of 10 with his school dance group and learned the art of dance. At the age of 12, he joined Traction Dallas, a local band only for his parent to stop him.
In 1998 at the age of 15, De Plaizir moved to the UK and soon after decided to pursue his musical dreams. In the year 2000, he moved from London to Manchester where he started DJing at African parties and organising African music events in the North West and Yorkshire. In 2002, He formed Britannia Rumba, his live band to carry on promoting African music in the UK. The band has 10 members made of musicians and Afro Queens dancers and can perform as a four piece acoustic set or a full 10 piece band with dancers. Since then, De Plaizir as his fans like to call him, has released Decolage, a 5 track album with a video to promote his work. As a band, Britannia Rumba has built a strong reputation as one of the most exciting live music and dance groups in the North West.
Firm festival favourites, they electrify the crowd with their infectious soukouss rhythm and dance wherever they appear.
Contact Details
Phone:
07891 499 628
Email: info@britannia-rumba.com
Websites: www.britannia-rumba.com
www.myspace.com/deplaizir
