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
- ↑ "About Us on its Official Site". Archived from the original on 20 June 2006. Retrieved 26 August 2006.
- ↑ "Ashbourn Festival program, page 17" (PDF). Retrieved 11 September 2006.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 December 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
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External links
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