Bio

Amandla Tunesmith is an African Dance Band based in Tampa Florida that plays "Soukous". From the French word for "Shake" Soukous music originates in Central Africa and is the most popular dance music of Modern Zaire and is quickly spreading through out the rest of the world. It incorporates sensual rumba rhythms with Cuban and Caribbean influences, catchy call and response vocals, lively guitar and bass lines and hot percussion to create a sound that is guaranteed to make you move. The band has been delivering the spirit of Soukous for the last 15 years, playing just about every type of venue you can think of. They have opened up for World Famous Soukous artist Franco and Tabu Ley and Reggae artist Steel Pulse and Burning Spear and the world Renowned Refugee All Stars to name a few.