A VIRTUOSO guitarist who has wowed audiences throughout his musical journey from Africa to the UK is coming to Somerset on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

Congolese Daniel Isokogo, known as The Fire, is bringing his London-based band Explosive Nzakomba to the EMN Hall, at Monksilver, near Williton.

Expect joyous melodies and cheerful, hip-shaking rhythms, with Congolese rumbas and the infectious traditional dance style known as Soukous.

Doors and the licensed bar open at 8pm with the band on stage at 9pm.

Tickets, priced £10, are available from Toucan Wholefoods, Minehead, on 01643-706101, Taunton Tourist Office on 01823-336344, Wiveliscombe Post Office on 01984-623308, online and from Under One Sun on 01984-656727.