Kanda Bongo Man

Friday 8 October 2021

Kanda Bongo Man is a Congolese soukous musician. Kanda Bongo Man was born in Inongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He became the singer for Orchestra Belle Mambo in 1973, developing a sound influenced by Tabu Ley.

 

His solo career only started to take off after moving to Paris in 1979, where his music started to incorporate elements of then-vibrant zouk music popularized by Kassav. His first solo albums, Iyole in 1981 and Djessy in 1982, were hits.

Time: 7pm

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. We cannot issue refunds to under 14s who are not accompanied by an adult.

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