Thu, Aug 13, 2009
MANDINGA
Keeps the dancefloor heaving.

Over the last 3 years, 9-piece band Mandinga has become a permanent fixture on London’s Brazilian music scene. Playing an irresistible blend of Samba, Samba rock, funk and reggae, their fantastically bouncy set always keeps the dance floor heaving. Their influences include Clube do Balanço, Olodum, Banda Black Rio, Bob Marley, James Brown, Simone, Gilberto Gil, Ed Motta, Buena Vista, Jorge Ben Jor, Bezerra da Silva, and Santana, among others.













