Houston SUMMERJAZZ: Mwenso And The Shakes at Cullen Theater

Mwenso and the Shakes is an electrifying musical collective that seamlessly blends jazz, funk, and soul into a captivating sonic experience. Led by the charismatic and dynamic frontman Michael Mwenso, the band’s performances are characterized by their infectious energy, tight musicianship, and soul-stirring vocals. With their genre-defying sound and magnetic stage presence, Mwenso and the Shakes have earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative acts in contemporary music.

“not many bands in the orbit of jazz today can begin to approach the crowd-pleasing threshold of Mwenso and the Shakes.” – WBGO...

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Mwenso and the Shakes is an electrifying musical collective that seamlessly blends jazz, funk, and soul into a captivating sonic experience. Led by the charismatic and dynamic frontman Michael Mwenso, the band’s performances are characterized by their infectious energy, tight musicianship, and soul-stirring vocals. With their genre-defying sound and magnetic stage presence, Mwenso and the Shakes have earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative acts in contemporary music.

“not many bands in the orbit of jazz today can begin to approach the crowd-pleasing threshold of Mwenso and the Shakes.” – WBGO

“The leader of Mwenso & the Shakes is full of energy, charm and most importantly, joy….These songs are anthemic—an explosion of ideas and sounds.” – NPR

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