Sam Mangwana
Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley
Born in 1945 in Kinshasa, Congo of Angolan extraction, he is one of Africa's most influential and recognized artists. Sam is known as the "Wanderer" or "Le Pigeon" of African music. Sam, however, is at home everywhere.
Since the early 1970's, Sam has helped create new musical forms such as the Congolese rumba and other fusions of African, Latin, Brazilian, and Caribbean music. He is a curious and restless spirit who has lived in many African countries and tours extensively throughout the world. Sam's music is gentle, yet filled with passion. He captures the essence of universal melody.
TICKETS: TicketWeb 510/594-1400
or at Ashkenaz, Tuesday
through Sunday during showtimes 510/525-5054
MUSIC SAMPLES
each mp3 file +
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Caro MabanzoLINKS
Sound Waves Magazine on Sam Mangwana
