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The Austin 100: Pierre Kwenders

NPR | By Stephen Thompson
Published March 1, 2018 at 6:00 AM EST
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Hometown: Montreal, Canada (born/raised in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo)

Genre: Funk / Pop

Why We're Excited: Congolese Canadian Pierre Kwenders sings in five languages — and incorporates at least that many genres into his sultry, swaying, busy, funky pop music. Named for a Henry Miller trilogy, "Sexus Plexus Nexus" brings sex talk and saxophones together, where they've always belonged.

SXSW Schedule:

  • March 12: Bungalow (92 Rainey St.)

  • March 15: Flamingo Cantina (515 E. 6th St.)

  • March 16: Swan Dive (615 Red River St.)

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    Stephen Thompson
    Stephen Thompson is a host, writer and reviewer for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour. He appears frequently on All Songs Considered and NPR newsmagazines.
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