The Zawose Queens
The Zawose Queens carry the spirit and fire of the Tanzanian Wagogo tradition into the present day. Their music features the soaring chizeze violin, the humming illimba thumb piano, ngoma drums, and ecstatic polyphonic singing, all rooted in nature and East African pride. Pendo and Leah Zawose sing in Kigogo, channeling the vibrations of their ancestors while embodying a fresh, danceable energy. With their debut album 'Maisha', the women of the legendary Zawose family step into the spotlight as lead artists for the first time, blending ritual sounds with subtle electronic textures.
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Where does The Zawose Queens take place?+
The performance is held at the historic Schlüter Courtyard on Museumsinsel, 10178.
What is the musical style of The Zawose Queens?+
They blend traditional Tanzanian Wagogo music featuring instruments like the illimba thumb piano and chizeze violin with contemporary electronic textures.
How do I get tickets for The Zawose Queens?+
Tickets for the show are available on Mood.
