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Zawose, Hukwe: Born in 1938 in Tanzania - Hukwe Zawose taught himself to sing and to play the ilimba (thumb piano). He now composes and also plays izezs (traditional violins) - filimbi (traditional flute) - and nguga (ankle bells). He performs the traditional music of the Wagogo - his people - as well as political celebration songs and his own compositions. Within his country - his powerful voice raised him to legendary status. In 1996 - his first CD available in the United States was released. He has also performed in Europe - Australia - and Asia. African Bands and Artists Zawose, Hukwe:  English Regional Africa Tanzania Arts and Entertainment: Music 6moons.com:: Zawose & Brook "Assembly"Arts: 6moons, Bands and Artists Zawose, Hukwe Review of the CD Zawose & Brook "Assembly" . Afropop: Hukwe ZawoseArts: Afropop, Bands and Artists Zawose, Hukwe Profile focusing on Zawose's development as a musician within the social and political context of Tanzania Hukwe Zawose . WOMAD: Dr. Hukwe ZawoseArts: WOMAD, Bands and Artists Zawose, Hukwe Showcasing the release of A Spear to the Soul Dr. Hukwe Zawose Includes audio, video, and links. RealWorld: Assembly - Zawose, HukweArts: RealWorld, Bands and Artists Zawose, Hukwe CD by Hukwe and Canadian guitarist Michael Brook released in 2001 Assembly Zawose, Hukwe Includes audio samples. Leopard Man's African Music Guide: Hukwe ZawoseArts: Leopard, Bands and Artists Zawose, Hukwe Biography Man's African Music Guide: Hukwe Zawose annotated discography, and links. Muziki wa Dansi - Zawose, HukweArts: Muziki, Bands and Artists Zawose, Hukwe · Information on Dance Music in Tanzania wa Dansi Zawose, Hukwe Mzibo - Zawose, HukweArts: Mzibo, Bands and Artists Zawose, Hukwe · Information and links about Bongo Flava music Zawose, Hukwe Voices Of AfricaAfrican Bands and Artists - African American women's ensemble that performs a cappella harmonies with traditional West African percussion instruments Of Africa Includes profiles, performance schedule, instrument information and lessons, and educational programs. SamiteAfrican Bands and Artists - New York based Ugandan musician and songwriter Samite Includes profile, photographs, reviews, tour dates, detailed discography with audio samples, links, and information about the PBS documentary Song of the Refugee. Anzanga Marimba EnsembleAfrican Bands and Artists - Seattle Marimba Ensemble Washington based group playing traditional and contemporary marimba music from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Gambia. Includes profile, discography, audio sample, information about the Shona culture and the mbira, and links. | |||||||