Papa Shango are a twelve piece rock band, resplendent with backing singers and dancers, they put on extraordinarily large, vivid and entertaining rock shows.

“Lunatic rap rock and oddness” – Kerrang

“The internet killed live music…Papa Shango are saving it” NME.

Papa Shango are from various provincial towns in Hertfordshire and Essex. They formed many years ago at a central musician’s hub, known as “The Square” music venue in Harlow (Essex). That venue has since sadly been knocked down to build a municipal car park! Out of the ashes (and bricks and plasterboard and sticky floor) they met, and blossomed into a live beast now unleashed.

The band have had many musical achievements over the years. Collectively they have played and headlined numerous music venues up and down the county. Including festivals such as Boomtown, Bearded Theory, Standon Calling and many more. They have been supported by Republica and Alex Bay and have supported many bands including Skunk Anansie, Toploader, Black Grape and many other festival favourites.

A must see show!!!

"BUCKLE up and steel yourself for the ride of your life when tongue-in-cheek rockers Papa Shango take your venue by storm" Bishop Stortford Observer.

“Papa Shango have a stage show that most bands can only dream of” – Sonic Abuse

“Their melodic and catchy guitar riffs, coupled with joyous lyrics makes for a spectacle you'd be mad to miss”. – Hertfordshire Mercury.

"Papa Shango are a joyous spectacle, resplendent in merriment and a true musical seventh wonder of the world" - The Guardian Music"

“Go and get shangoed” BBC Live

“Amazing, astounding, ridiculous” Time Out

Support comes from Birmingham's Disco Metal band - DEAD HAPPY

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