Limpapo
has its origins in Moscow since 1986.
This group toured the former Soviet Union performing
in some of its more famous theaters. At the peak of Limpapo’s
fame there, Yuri & Igor emigrated
to the United States with only two of the original
cast at his heels. In 1991, Limpopo
reformed in the States as a four-member folk and comedy
troupe. They were very successful performing for audiences of all ages
across Canada and the United States
at music and comedy festivals, children’s festivals, clubs, and
college campuses. In 1993, they competed on and won
the Ed McMahon’s International Star Search band
competition. In 1995, they showcased at The
National Association for Campus Activities convention in Boston
where over 150 colleges signed up to bring the band to their campuses!
They were voted by readers of Campus Activities Today Magazine
as "Best Music Act for 1995". They were nominated
for Group of the Year at the 1996 Kerrville
Music Awards. They were featured in a long running national
TV ad for KIT KAT candy bars which
became a tongue-in-cheek anthem for them. L.A.’s
number one watched news program, KTLA Morning News,
featured a live interview and performance of Limpapo
and the Los Angeles Music Center on Tour proudly touts
Limpapo as one of their most popular and celebrated
artists.
Recently, Limpapo has recorded music for a motion pictures. Their music is part of “Icon” May 30th. 2005 with Patrick Swayze, “Melcolm In The Middle” 2005 with “Traffic In Moscow” song, ” Euro Trip” 2004 "Blade 2" 2002,"15 Minutes" with Robert De Nero,"Armageddon", "Somewhere in the City" starring Sandra Bernhardt and " Death By Pizza". Velvel Records has released the soundtrack for "Somewhere In The City"."Happy Face" with Ann Margaret and Henry Thomas, 1999. Limpapo has also written music for the Christmas Parade at the Universal Studios, 1998. Mark Mothersbaugh, of DEVO and one of today’s top television and film composers, frequents local Limpapo shows and enthusiastically signed up to be on Limpapo’s mile long mailing list. Even Ronald and Nancy Reagan have enjoyed Limpopo’s celebration in music during a private welcoming party for the Gorbachevs. Special appearance for Paul Allen’s birthday with Bill Gates. The great Peter Ustinov loves Limpapo so much, he had them play at his own birthday party. Limpapo joined royalty when they entertained Julie Andrews and invited guests on her grand estate in Malibu. Jonathan Densmore, of The Doors, thought Limpapo so entertaining during one of their outdoor concerts, he slapped them a hefty check and was one of the first to join the ever-growing list of Limpapo fans everywhere. A song "In The Garden" from the fourth album "Limpopo Unplugged" made it to the final at the John Lennon Songwriring Contest.
Limpopo’s show is a natural blend of rich, energetic Russian folk music, phenomenal original jazz and blues compositions, with some of the most breathtaking vocal arrangements ever heard. Limpopo’s mesmerizing, dynamic and outrageous dancing and magnificent costumes highlight each note and brighten every step. One can’t help but love the high energy and spirit-raising phenomena that is Limpapo.
