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Moses shumba shines

His hands have produced rich and complex beats that enabled various artists to easily entertain Malawians. Moses Shumba, 28, has…

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Promoting the Ngoni culture—Mngoha

As efforts to promote and preserve the cultures of various tribal groups keep going, the Mchinji Ngoni Heritage Association has…

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Namadingo’s grooved record

Smarting from his highly-acclaimed collaboration with Lucius Banda, multi-talented musician Patience Namadingo has dropped another reggae mash-up this time featuring…

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We need more female guitarists

Female guitarist Britt C is one of the few passionate female instrumentalists in Malawi. From her days as a member…

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No torn dreams for manzy

From Zingwangwa, popularly known as Trench Town after the Jamaica ghetto where reggae and Rastafarian icon Bob Marley was born,…

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Lambani’s comeback

Some years ago, reggae artist Lambani Dube, then trading as Limbani Banda, called Malawi music trash. This earned him a…

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Rick Deja talks Mw music

Rick Deja is a saxophonist of repute. The American is no strange name in Malawi music. His research on indigenous…

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Keeping mzuzu upbeat

It is rare for a Tumbuka urban song to grab airwaves, be it on radio or in clubs. But recently…

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I am original, talented

Afro-pop gospel musician Enock Kabuli has over the years done all he can in spreading the word of God through…

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Ndalema’s penchant metal art

Mbayani, like many Malawi ghettos, is a crucible of activities. Hammers hitting nails onto wood to bring out sofa sets,…

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