Pierre Kwenders
Electronic band from Montréal · formed 1985
- afrobeat
- congo
- DR Congo
- electronic
- Shows on record
- 11
- Rooms played
- 10
- Cities
- 9
- Releases
- 14
- Last show
- Jun 13, 2026821 Runnymede Rd
About
Pierre Kwenders is a band from Montréal, formed in 1985, tagged afrobeat, congo, DR Congo by its sources. Shows on record run from 2015 to 2026, across 10 rooms in 9 cities.
- Pierre Kwenders formed in 1985 — MusicBrainz
- Pierre Kwenders is based in Montréal, KN — MusicBrainz
- ABAKOS: lead vocals — MusicBrainz
- Pierre Kwenders has 10 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2013–2025 — MusicBrainz
- Pierre Kwenders has 24646 listeners on Last.fm — Pierre Kwenders on Last.fm
- Pierre Kwenders has released 10 recordings between 2013 and 2022 — Pierre Kwenders on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
11 on record · SongkickShows per year
- 20151 show
- 20161 show
- 20182 shows
- 20235 shows
- 20251 show
- 20261 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | 821 Runnymede Rd · TorontoSupportwith Afrique Like Me, The Bridge, San Farafina | Support | Afrique Like Me, The Bridge, San Farafina |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Colour Factory London · LondonSupportwith K2RAH, UNiiQU3, DJ Lag, +1 | Support | K2RAH, UNiiQU3, DJ Lag, +1 |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Palace Theatre · CalgaryHeadlinerwith Kid Koala, Lealani, K-Riz | Headliner | Kid Koala, Lealani, K-Riz |
| Feb 4, 2023 | Madame Lou's · SeattleHeadlinerwith High Pulp | Headliner | High Pulp |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Polaris Hall · PortlandHeadlinerwith High Pulp | Headliner | High Pulp |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Rickshaw Stop · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith High Pulp | Headliner | High Pulp |
| Feb 1, 2023 | The Peppermint Club · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith High Pulp | Headliner | High Pulp |
| Aug 11, 2018 | Victoria Park · ReginaHeadlinerwith Ndidi Onukwulu, Tanya Tagaq, Neko Case, +1 | Headliner | Ndidi Onukwulu, Tanya Tagaq, Neko Case, +1 |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Victoria Park · ReginaSupportwith The Deep Dark Woods, Hannah Epperson, Ndidi Onukwulu, +15 | Support | The Deep Dark Woods, Hannah Epperson, Ndidi Onukwulu, +15 |
| Apr 12, 2016 | Le 22 d'Auron · BourgesSupportwith SAMBA DE LA MUERTE, Salut c'est Cool, Grand Blanc, +2 | Support | SAMBA DE LA MUERTE, Salut c'est Cool, Grand Blanc, +2 |
| Aug 28, 2015 | Artscape Gibraltar Point · TorontoSupportwith The Wooden Sky, Do Make Say Think, Holy Fuck, +10 | Support | The Wooden Sky, Do Make Say Think, Holy Fuck, +10 |
Where they play
10 rooms in 9 citiesRooms played most
- Victoria Park · Regina2 shows
- 821 Runnymede Rd · Toronto1 show
- Artscape Gibraltar Point · Toronto1 show
- Colour Factory London · London1 show
- Le 22 d'Auron · Bourges1 show
Cities played
- Regina2 shows
- Toronto2 shows
- Bourges1 show
- Calgary1 show
- London1 show
and 4 other cities
Releases
14 releases, 2013–2025Tears on the Dancefloor
2025 · Ep
SMT
2023 · Single
José Louis and the Paradox of Love
2022 · Album
Baluka
2021
Classe Tendresse
2020 · Album
Gbadolite B-Sides
2020
Polaris Cover Sessions No. 5
2019 · Single
Have Mercy
2018 · Single
MAKANDA at the End of Space, the Beginning of Time
2017 · Album
Tuba Tuba (DJ Manifest X Lowpocus Remix)
2017
Pasi
2016
Le Dernier Empereur Bantou
2014 · Album
African Dream
2013 · Ep
Whisky & Tea
2013 · Ep
Lineup
- ABAKOS · lead vocals
Airplay
- KEXP airplay: 29+ plays, 2022-05-09–2025-05-25 — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (DJ Miss Ashley) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Midday Show' (Cheryl Waters) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Wo' Pop' (Darek Mazzone) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Live on KEXP' (Troy Nelson) — KEXP
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Pierre Kwenders on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Pierre Kwenders on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.