Hohodza

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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[]

  • and – lead vocals
  • various other musicians and dancers.

Tours[]

UK[]

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

Notes[]

  1. ^ "About Us on its Official Site". Archived from the original on June 20, 2006. Retrieved August 26, 2006.
  2. ^ "Ashbourn Festival program, page 17" (PDF). Retrieved September 11, 2006.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-12-10. Retrieved 2011-04-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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