Sam Mangwana is one of the superstars of African music. Born in the Congo to Angolan parents his music epitomized the Pan-African ideals of post-colonial Africa. Never one to stand still, he has embraced a whole mix of musical styles, including Salsa and Hi-Life as well as his beloved Soukous (Congolese Rumba).
CORONAVIRUS: All UK venues closed on 16th March 2020, restrictions were lifted on 19th July 2021. Please note that iUKTDb archive listings between March 2020 and July 2021 may not be accurate as we did not receive details of all rescheduled and cancelled shows.