Hohodza Explained

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.

(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]

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: About Us on its Official Site . August 26, 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060620113718/http://www.hohodzaband.co.uk/aboutus.html . June 20, 2006 . dead .
2. Web site: Ashbourn Festival program, page 17. September 11, 2006.
3. Web site: Archived copy . 2011-04-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101210205213/http://www.manchester2002-uk.com/commonwealth.html . 2010-12-10 . dead .