The Zawose Queens (Tanzania)
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| free admission |
| Duration: 90 min |
| Ground Floor, Schlüter Courtyard |
| Belongs to: Durchlüften 2026 |
The Zawose Queens carry the spirit and fire of Tanzania’s Gogo (Wagogo) tradition into the present day. Soaring chizeze fiddle, buzzing illimba thumb piano, ngoma drums, and ecstatic polyphonic vocals weave together in music rooted in ceremony, nature, and East African pride. Singing in Kigogo, Pendo and Leah Zawose, they channel ancestral vibrations while embracing a fresh, dance-inspired energy.
With their debut album Maisha, the women of the legendary Zawose family step forward as lead artists for the first time. Blending tradition with subtle electronic textures, the record moves from stripped-back ritual sounds to modern beats — honoring their heritage while opening a bold new chapter.
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