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Umdumo Wesizwe

From Zimbabwe

Umdumo Wesizwe (meaning Sound of the Nation) also known as Umdumo, hail from Zimbabwe's townships and was established in 1994. Singing songs of love, hope, worship, courtship, hardship and African social commentary, the group has managed to curve a name for themselves in the World music
circuit.
The traditional music sung by Umdumo Wesizwe is called 'isichathamiya' (is- cot-a-me-ya) also known as 'imbube'. The music was born in the mines of
Southern Africa. Over the years they have shrugged barriers to create their own style of singing, which has been christened "igusheshe" This is imbube
music that is laced with other music styles such as R n B, Jazz, Kwaito and Reggae.
Umdumo has performed live music coupled with thought provoking lyrics and well-choreographed dances and movements to appreciative audiences at
prestigious functions, venues and festivals in the UK during their debut tour in 2007. They return (now 10 piece) to the UK and pats of Europe in 2008 to
launch their new show and new CD called "Qo"

(Biography supplied by artist)