Monoswezi

‘Their sound is as intriguing as their makeup’, wrote one reviewer of African/Scandinavian band Monoswezi. The group was formed by Norwegian saxophonist Hallvard Godal after he spent a year in Mozambique in 2008. Godal and fellow Scandinavian musicians Putte Johander (bass) and Erik Nylander (percussion) are joined by Zimbabwean mbira player Hope Masike and percussionist Calu Tsemane from Mozambique. Their 2013 album The Village is a collection of traditional songs, mostly from Zimbabwe, which are blended with Scandinavian jazz.

We'll also be playing songs from Monoswezi's latest album, Yanga.

Music details

Monoswezi: Hondo - Monoswezi (Riverboat 300632)
Monoswezi: Ndinewe - Monoswezi (Riverboat 300632)
Monoswezi: Kuenda Mbire - Monoswezi (Riverboat 300632)
Monoswezi: Kalahari - Monoswezi (Riverboat 300632)
Monoswezi: Xitimela - Monoswezi (Riverboat 300632)
Monoswezi: Heya! - Monoswezi (Riverboat 300632)
Monoswezi: Nhemamsasa - Monoswezi (Riverboat 300632)
Monoswezi: Dande - Monoswezi (World Music Network TUG1090)
Monoswezi: Matatya - Monoswezi (World Music Network TUG1090)
Monoswezi: Metal Drum - Monoswezi (Riverboat 300632)