Formed at the end of 2002, the group has around 50 members covering a wide age range and from many different nationalities.
AKSamba regularly works with visiting percussionists from around the world such as Mohamed Bangoura, Cabello, Monobloco and Ricardo Ó Rosinha.
AKSamba performs in a variety of settings including festivals, parades, and community and corporate events around New Zealand's North Island.
It also runs workshops and introductory percussion courses aimed at the public.
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