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Afro-Nordic Band Monoswezi to Release Shanu

World Music Central News Room August 25, 2021 No Comments African musicMonosweziworld musicZimbabwean music

Musical collective Monoswezi has announced the release of a new album titled “Shanu” (Riverboat Records), scheduled for release in October 2021. “Shanu” will feature new…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Hope Masike

Angel Romero June 20, 2019 No Comments Hope MasikembiraMonosweziZimbabweZimbabwean music

Hope Masike is a Zimbabwean vocalist, mbira player, percussionist, songwriter, fashion designer, painter and dancer. She is known as “The Princess of Mbira” and her…

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Artist Profiles: Monoswezi

Angel Romero June 20, 2019 No Comments MonosweziNorwayZimbabwean music

Monoswezi is a multinational collective of musicians originally from Mozambique, Norway, Sweden and Zimbabwe. Monoswezi was formed thanks to a cultural exchange program between Africa…

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Caught Up In Getting Caught Up

Tom Orr November 16, 2017 No Comments AfrobeatAstrid KuljanicAurelio MartinezBarbarito TorresBetsayda MachadoChicago Afrobeat ProjectCuban musicDivanhanaMary Ann KennedyMonosweziReggaeworld fusionworld music

It is a long time since I have contributed reviews to this site. The reasons are many, varied and not a matter of public record.…

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Finely Crafted A Je

Angel Romero November 10, 2017 No Comments banjombiraMonosweziworld fusion

Monoswezi – A Je (Riverboat Records TUG1103, 2017) Transnational band Monoswezi, led by Hallvard Godal has released another fine example of African and world fusion.…

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