The Zawose Queens
latin jazz spiritual jazz contemporary jazz
Influences: Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Youssou N'Dour
Pendo and Leah Zawose are vocalists from Tanzania's legendary musical dynasty, singing in their native kigogo over polyrhythmic Gogo traditions fused with electronic textures and modern production. They channel ancestral ceremonial energy through powerful harmonies, honouring their heritage while creating a contemporary sound that bridges organic and electronic worlds.
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- Wed 05 Aug — 19:00 — The Zawose Queens at The Jazz Cafe (tickets)