Congo Cowboys is a South African country bluegrass band known for blending American roots music with African rhythms. They incorporate elements of bluegrass and country, reimagined with Kwassa kwassa rhythms and soukous guitar. The band includes former Freshlyground members Simon Attwell (banjo), Julio Sigauque (bass), and Congolese lead singer Chris Bakalanga (guitar), along with South African drummer Unity Mzi. Their debut album was released in 2019.