Hohodza

UK-based Zimbabwean band

Portia Gwanzura & Hohodza Band is a UK based Zimbabwean band formed in 1992. One of its main aims is to promote Zimbabwean culture.[1]

History

Formation

The band members were mainly self-taught, drawing heavily on their traditional musical and dancing roots. Their first show was in 1992 in Harare.

(1995) Mudzimu Hautengwi

(1996) Dande

(1997-2001)

Release 7 more albums (including Dzorai Moyo, Hupenyu, and Zvinoda Kushinga)

(2002) Ndotamba Naniko

Bandmembers

  • Portia P. Gwanzura and Simbarashe "Simba" Mudzingwa – lead vocals
  • various other musicians and dancers.

Tours

UK

  • Ashbourne Festival 2005.[2]
  • Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games 2002.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ "About Us on its Official Site". Archived from the original on 20 June 2006. Retrieved 26 August 2006.
  2. ^ "Ashbourn Festival program, page 17" (PDF). Retrieved 11 September 2006.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 December 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  • Official website


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