Monoswezi
Monoswezi is a collective of musicians originally from Mozambique, Norway, … Read Full Bio ↴Monoswezi is a collective of musicians originally from Mozambique, Norway, Sweden and Zimbabwe. With a common passion for traditional African music in general, and music from Zimbabwe and Mozambique in particular, Monoswezi seeks a musical expression, where respect for tradition is combined with different references and experiences from jazz and modern Western music. In addition to traditional music, Monoswezi performs music composed by the band members, with a strong improvisational approach.
In 2010 Monoswezi released the album “Monoswezi” on the Parallell label. The album has been critically acclaimed in Norway and abroad, and has been played on radio in Canada, USA, England (BBC), France, Poland, Serbia, Czech Republic, Germany, Sweden and Norway.
The population in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, has a distinctive, long and rich musical tradition that is very strong in the society today. In addition to vocals, important instruments are, drums, percussion, local marimbas in all sizes, and mbira. The mbira is considered the national instrument of Zimbabwe, and has been played by the Shona people for more than a thousand years.
The traditional music in Zimbabwe and Mozambique has many similarities with Western music. The rhythmic foundation of the music can be found in parts of the American jazz tradition, while it has repetitative and thematic similarities with the music of contemporary composer such as Steve Reich and Philip Glass.
Very often, this music will be accompanied by dancing and participation by the audience. There is little distinction between the performer and the audience, both are often actively involved in the music-making.
The musicians in Monoswezi are also involved in bands like Ola Kvernberg Trio, Lekverk, Sidiki Camara Band, and Tore Brunborg Trio. Hallvard, Putte and Erik has also had a longer stays in Mozambique, Ghana, Cameroon and Gambia and have been playing with a variety of musicians there.
In 2010 Monoswezi released the album “Monoswezi” on the Parallell label. The album has been critically acclaimed in Norway and abroad, and has been played on radio in Canada, USA, England (BBC), France, Poland, Serbia, Czech Republic, Germany, Sweden and Norway.
The population in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, has a distinctive, long and rich musical tradition that is very strong in the society today. In addition to vocals, important instruments are, drums, percussion, local marimbas in all sizes, and mbira. The mbira is considered the national instrument of Zimbabwe, and has been played by the Shona people for more than a thousand years.
The traditional music in Zimbabwe and Mozambique has many similarities with Western music. The rhythmic foundation of the music can be found in parts of the American jazz tradition, while it has repetitative and thematic similarities with the music of contemporary composer such as Steve Reich and Philip Glass.
Very often, this music will be accompanied by dancing and participation by the audience. There is little distinction between the performer and the audience, both are often actively involved in the music-making.
The musicians in Monoswezi are also involved in bands like Ola Kvernberg Trio, Lekverk, Sidiki Camara Band, and Tore Brunborg Trio. Hallvard, Putte and Erik has also had a longer stays in Mozambique, Ghana, Cameroon and Gambia and have been playing with a variety of musicians there.
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Monoswezi Lyrics
Hwiri Hwiri Hwiri How horrible it feels to not have a mother, and…
Kuwonererwa In love, one is now not particularly impressed by their…
Paya Oh how beautiful it is to be in your arms!…
Tsika Dzako It's another form of poverty when one shuns their culture…
Where Is My Mbira? The singer is yearning for and looking for her heritage,…
Woshanda Don't show off with work you are still doing. Instead,…
Zvorema A lament to the heavens to help us carry and…