Sam Manzanza and Afro Beats will play at Whanganui Musicians Club next Friday. Photo / Supplied
Sam Manzanza and Afro Beats will play at Whanganui Musicians Club next Friday. Photo / Supplied
Sam Manzanza has performed his infectious brand of authentic African music to audiences all over the globe as well as at the 2017 Festival of Cultures in Whanganui.
Manzanza is the man who popularised traditional and modern African music in New Zealand and he and his Afro Beat Band willperform at Whanganui Musicians Club on Friday.
He has enlivened and enchanted many ceremonial occasions, from Government House and The Beehive and the Auckland Commonwealth Drum Festival, with many other festivals, universities and bars in between.
A versatile instrumentalist, composer and singer, he plays blues harp, guitar and percussion, sings in French, English and Lingala, as well as composing most of the songs his band performs.
His fast–paced blend of hot and spicy African music, ska and Afro beat is taken from tribal beats to make you feel like dancing non-stop so you won't have to go to the gym next week.
Performing with his band dressed in African colour costumes, he promises a spectacular showcase of culture, upbeat music and positive vibes - an experience not to be missed.
