The Zawose Queens
The Zawose Queens are Leah and Pendo Zawose of the Tanzanian Wagogo people, whose joyous otherworldly vocals and polyphonic rhythms on drums, thumb pianos and chizeze fiddle mirror the sounds of nature. The grand-daughter and daughter of the late, great Hukwe Zawose, like all the women in the Zawose family, they were once forbidden from the spotlight. Aided by producers Oli Barton-Wood and Tom Excell, their stunning debut album Maisha comprises eleven original songs that deftly blend the acoustic, electronic, traditional and modern.
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What kind of music do The Zawose Queens play?+
The Zawose Queens perform Afro-folk, blending traditional Tanzanian Wagogo polyphonic rhythms and vocals with modern acoustic and electronic elements, released on Real World Records.
Who are the members of The Zawose Queens?+
The Zawose Queens is a duo composed of Leah Zawose and Pendo Zawose.
Where are The Zawose Queens from?+
The Zawose Queens originate from Bagamoyo, Tanzania.
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