Kanda Bongo Man @ Lewes Con Club

Name: Kanda Bongo Man @ Lewes Con Club
Start: 2025-10-04T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Lewes Con Club

Schedule

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Lewes Con Club | Lewes, EN

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Kanda Bongo Man is one of the biggest stars in Global Roots 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 Global Roots 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. Kanda’s music has always been driven by optimism and happiness. His exhilarating performances are exciting and energetic yet deeply rooted in the Congolese tradition. With his incredible seven-piece band behind him, don’t miss Kanda Bongo Man bring the joyous music and dance of central Africa for an unforgettable sunshine experience.