The performance by dance music legend Mose "Fan Fan" Se Sengo and his band Somo Somo came loaded with expectation.
The African guitarist and vocalist was an integral part of pioneering group TPOK Jazz and Somo Somo are worthy successors.
As a curtain-raiser for the Dome's Worldwide programme, it couldn't be bettered. The sizeable crowd that braved the nasty weather was well rewarded by the hard-working, nine-piece band.
Congolese rumba might just be the most joyous music on the planet.
One of three exuberant vocalists, Desse Mukangi cast her own particular spell over the audience in solo features.
Leading the hypnotic web of guitars, Mose Se Sengo maintained a studious presence. His illustrious TPOK predecessor Franco Makiadi was remembered in the song Luambo.
The night conjured pleasant memories of similar events at the old Pavilion Theatre with The Ivory Coasters, Julian Bahula and others. There's definitely still an appetite for this music that won't go away.
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