Festive Party Night with Kanda Bongo Man 2025

Join us for an unforgettable night of live music and dancing with one of world music’s greatest stars.

The legendary Kanda Bongo Man returns to The Horton for a high-energy festive party night that promises to get everyone moving.

A pioneer of Congolese soukous music, Kanda Bongo Man revolutionised the world music scene in the 1980s with his infectious rhythms, vibrant guitar solos, and joyful performances. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of a true musical icon live on stage.

He is most famous for 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 BBC Radio 1 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.

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 an incredible seven-piece band, don’t miss Kanda Bongo Man bring the joyous music and dance of central Africa for an unforgettable experience.