Chiwoniso

• country:Zimbabwe
• region:Southern Africa
• style(s):Afrobeat, Ethnic
• label:Cumbancha / Putumayo
• type:Band, Composer/Songwriter
• gender:female
• instrumentation:vocal
• artist posted by:Cumbancha / Putumayo

Line up

• Chiwoniso (vocals, mbira)

Links

• Cumbancha artist site
• myspace

Zimbabwe's Chiwoniso performs entrancing and uplifting songs with ancient soul and modern spirit. Backed by the mesmerizing interlocking melodies of the mbira and the deep grooves of an all-star lineup featuring some of Zimbabwe and South Africa's top musicians, Chiwoniso's voice resounds with defiant strength and profound tenderness.

With a sound that recalls the fire of Angelique Kidjo, the inspiration of Oliver Mtukudzi, the rebellion of Thomas Mapfumo and the soul of India.Aire, Chiwoniso is one of the most exciting talents in African music today.