Kobya Panguana
Fri, 27 June
|Bar Oussou
He is a gifted performer singer song writer and versatile multi-instrumentalist, He mixes roots (Marrabenta Mozambique Popular dance Music) & reggae occasionally throwing in some lovers rock to create his own original blend.
Time & Location
27 June 2025, 10:00 pm – 28 June 2025, 12:00 am
Bar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
About the event
KOBYA” formally “Carlos X Panguana” grew up in the African township in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, a country gripped by war for many years. He became the youngest member of Xingombela youth dance troupe at age of 7, Thanks to his elder brother’s wedding anniversary where his talent was discovered.
He is a gifted performer singer song writer and versatile multi-instrumentalist, He mixes roots (Marrabenta Mozambique Popular dance Music) & reggae occasionally throwing in some lovers rock to create his own original blend.He tells his story with grace and ebullience, covering social and environmental issues, love, war and the despair of his fellow Mozambicans while celebrating life.
The salt of the Earth, KOBYA learnt how to abstract his craft turning pain to joy. His music puts a smile on your face and makes you want to dance!
This amazingly down to earth, warm character combines his sense of…