The Zawose Queens
Pendo and Leah Zawose showcase the fluid polyrhythms and rapturous polyphonic singing of the Gogo people of central Tanzania. Maisha, the debut album by The Zawose Queens, marks the first time that women from this famous musical family take their place as lead vocalists and performers. Emboldened by workshops in songwriting and music production with UK-based producers, their music ranges from traditional-sounding to tracks infused with subtle electronic elements, beats, and found sounds. Their performance features traditional instruments like the chizeze fiddle, illimba thumb piano, and ngoma drums combined with a dance-inspired fusion that connects nature, ceremony, and ritual.
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When and where does The Zawose Queens perform?+
The performance takes place on August 5, 2026, at the Jazz Cafe located at 5 Parkway, London.
What kind of music do The Zawose Queens perform?+
They perform Gogo polyphonic singing and polyrhythms from Tanzania, blending traditional instruments like the illimba and ngoma with electronic elements.
How do I get tickets for The Zawose Queens?+
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