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Monoswezi
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Background information
OriginMozambique, Norway, Sweden, Zimbabwe
Genres
Years active2008 – present
LabelRiverboat Records
MembersHope Masike
Calu Tsemane
Hallvard Godal
Putte Johander
Erik Nylander
Websitewww.monoswezi.com

Monoswezi is a trans-national music collective composed of Hope Masike (voice, mbira, percussion), Calu Tsemane (voice, percussion), Hallvard Godal (saxophone, clarinet, harmonium), Putte Johander (bass), and Erik Nylander (drums, percussion).[1] The band's name is a portmanteau from the first few letters of the members’ respective nationalities: Mozambique, Norway, Sweden and Zimbabwe. Monoswezi is also a combination of the Greek word “mono”, meaning “one”, and “swezi”, which means “world” in a native South African dialect.[2] Their music has been classified as a fusion between Scandinavian and African music, under the expansive “jazz” umbrella.[3]

The band was born out of a cultural exchange program between Africa and Norway back in 2008,[4] when Godal lived in Mozambique and met Tsemane. Soon after, Tsemane and Masike connected with Godal back in Norway and began making music together.[5] Since then the band has produced 3 albums under Riverboat Records and tours internationally.[4] Their first album, The Village, was nominated for the Songlines Music Awards in 2014.[6][7]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 2026 Moyo
  • 2021 Shanu
  • 2017 A Je
  • 2015 Monoswezi Yenga
  • 2013 The Village

Notes

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References

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  1. ↑ "Monoswezi Official Website Bio". Monoswezi. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  2. ↑ Caldwell, Rob. "Monoswezi: Monoswezi Yanga". All About Jazz. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  3. ↑ Pontecorvo, Adriane. "Monoswezi: A Je". Pop Matters. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Scandinavian-African band to perform today". Indian Express Group. The Indian Express. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "Band blends African, Scandinavian music". CNN. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "Monoswezi Official Website Reviews". Monoswezi. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "Monoswezi – The Village". World Music Network. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
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