Mbanza is the moniker of Boulder Colorado producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Eric SugarSnap Pea. Back in 2011, Eric had full connection with a West African instrument called Kamale N’Goni, and began learning traditional rhythms and studying with teacher Craig Meyers. Mbanza performs with a Live Band, and also Live DJ set with modern & acoustic West African instruments, mixed in with hiphop/electronic/dub/dance beats produced in Ableton.