Kanda Bongo Man
Hootananny Brixton, 95 Effra Rd, London, SW2 1DF
Kanda Bongo Man
95 Effra Rd, London, SW2 1DF
Description
Kanda Bongo Man is one of the biggest stars in world music and one of the leading exponents of Africa, Kanda revolutionised the Congolese favourite music of soukous after parting with Orchestra Belle Mambo to take up a solo career in Paris in 1979.He is most famous for his structural changes he implemented to soukous music with mesmerizing guitar solos that gave birth to the famous” KWASA KWASA” DANCE
Championed by John Peel and Andy Kershaw in the late 80s, Kanda played a key role in introducing African and world music to the mainstream. Now with a huge and loyal fan base, his music still receives regular airplay on stations including BBC Radio 3 and Radio 6 Music.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This email will contain a booking confirmation PDF, this is NOT a ticket.
2. Present your confirmation PDF on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Additional Information
• For further event information please visit https://hootanannybrixton.co.uk/kanda-bongo-man/
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit https://hootanannybrixton.co.uk/info/
Genre
Dates & times
Thursday, 28 Nov 2024 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Kanda Bongo Man is one of the biggest stars in world music and one of the leading exponents of Africa, Kanda revolutionised the Congolese favourite music of soukous after parting with Orchestra Belle Mambo to take up a solo career in Paris in 1979.He is most famous for his structural changes he implemented to soukous music with mesmerizing guitar solos that gave birth to the famous” KWASA KWASA” DANCE
Championed by John Peel and Andy Kershaw in the late 80s, Kanda played a key role in introducing African and world music to the mainstream. Now with a huge and loyal fan base, his music still receives regular airplay on stations including BBC Radio 3 and Radio 6 Music.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This email will contain a booking confirmation PDF, this is NOT a ticket.
2. Present your confirmation PDF on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Additional Information
• For further event information please visit https://hootanannybrixton.co.uk/kanda-bongo-man/
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit https://hootanannybrixton.co.uk/info/
Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.Location
Hootananny Brixton
95 Effra Rd
London
SW2 1DF