King of Congolese Soukous – Kanda Bongo Man
musicSeries: World Music Institute
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre |
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Vocalist and bandleader Kanda Bongo Man,
one of the giants in modern African pop, is a pioneer and superstar of modern
Congolese soukous - joyful and uplifting dance music that combines African
traditional melodies and African-rooted rhythms. He has been at the heart of
the Parisian soukous scene since the 1980s, and popularized Kwassa Kwassa, the
infectious Congolese dance style, throughout the world. His ensemble includes
two dancers.
“The
sweetest electric dance music on the planet.” —Folk Roots
