Charismatic frontman, Blanchard de Plaizir and Britannia Rumba bring you high energy Soukouss, Zouk and Rumba from the Democratic Republic of Congo, fusing African, Latin and contemporary influences.
Blanchard combines the music of his motherland with Latin, contemporary influences and a slice of Manchester attitude for good measure!
Firm festival favourites, Britannia Rumba electrify audiences with their infectious Soukouss dance wherever they appear. Simply unmissable!
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