Mozambique born Kobya (AKA Carlos X Panguana) is a gifted performer, singer, songwriter and versatile multi-instrumentalist. He mixes roots (marrabenta, the Mozambiquan popular dance music) with reggae, occasionally throwing in some lovers rock to create his own original sound and performance.This is one of two selections of music released under the artist name Kobya. He also records as Carlos X Panguana.
This release of African music from Melbourne based musician Carlos X. Panguana (a.k.a. Kobya) is a well crafted release featuring reggae and rock style songs. Carlos Panguana comes from the rich and diverse cultural Ronga tribes of Mozambique in South East Africa. Through his music, he breaks barriers by exploring new sounds with his strongest messages expressing love and concern for humanity while celebrating life. "Panguana is a gifted musician an performer in his own right, this message is one of hope and strength to his fellows." George K-Okai, the African Magazine.
This 1999 CD release from Melbourne based African artist Carlos Panguana is now in stock. Carlos Panguana comes from the rich and diverse cultural Ronga tribes of Mozambique in South East Africa. Through his music, he breaks barriers by exploring new sounds with his strongest messages expressing love and concern for humanity while celebrating life.His family are exponents of dance, theatre, visual arts and traditional healers. This 1999 release is of African style music from Mozambique.