{"id":14678101787003,"title":"Monoswezi - SHANU CD","handle":"monoswezi-shanu-cd","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cu\u003eDescription\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Monoswezi' is an amalgam of the four founding member’s nationalities represented in their line-up – Mozambique (Mo), Norway (No), Sweden (Swe), Zimbabwe (Zi) – and the influence from each culture is audible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShanu quite simply means 'Five' in the Shona langauge of Zimbabwe, home to the band's lead vocalist and mbira player Hope Masike. This is their fifth album and is their most adventurous to date, incorporating a more electronic approach to their musical soundscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican music remains central to Monoswezi’s inspiration; their compositional approach draws on Hope Masike’s Zimbabwean and Calu Tsemane’s Mozambican musical heritage alongside the rest of the band’s Nordic jazz tilt. A reading of the lyrics reveals a rich tapestry of different themes from storyteller Hope, from songs about losing touch and shunning one’s own heritage (Tsika Dzako) to the continuing problem of women’s inequality (We Crown You Nehanda) and greedy and selfish leaders (Zvorema).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe role of the Zimbabwean mbira is paramount to Monoswezi’s style and Hope raises the flag for female mbira players everywhere, unlocking rhythmic routes through the sound on every track, including the fittingly titled ‘Where Is My Mbira?’, a song about yearning and looking for one’s heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld fusion music at its best - listen and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonoswezi - Shanu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e01 - Kuwonererwa 03:13\u003cbr\u003e02 - Woshanda 04:58\u003cbr\u003e03 - Where is my Mbira? 03:31\u003cbr\u003e04 - Tsika Dzako 04:27\u003cbr\u003e05 - Um Pouco 05:29\u003cbr\u003e06 - Zvorema 05:00\u003cbr\u003e07 - We Crown You Nehanda 03:13\u003cbr\u003e08 - Hwiri Hwiri Hwiri 03:48\u003cbr\u003e09 - Paya 02:11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMusic Style(s)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfrican , Scandinavian , Fusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAssociated Countries\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZimbabwe , Norway , Sweden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAge Suitability\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeen , Young Adult , Thirty-Something , Young At Heart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEthics\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCultural , Ethically Produced , FSC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMade in UK\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout WMN\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/worldmusic.net\" title=\"Link to World Music Network\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0228\/2189\/6256\/files\/wmn-rough-guide_160x160.jpg?v=1549762812\" alt=\"Link to World Music Network\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur amazing range of CDs of World Music from World Music Network\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom compilations of Psychedelic Cambodian rock to the Grammy-Nominated Indian slide-guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya, \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Music Network (WMN)\u003c\/strong\u003e has been responsible for the most consistent and varied output of world music for the past 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWMN\u003c\/strong\u003e publishes titles under three main banners;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Rough Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...take you deep into the music of different countries and genres. 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This is their fifth album and is their most adventurous to date, incorporating a more electronic approach to their musical soundscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican music remains central to Monoswezi’s inspiration; their compositional approach draws on Hope Masike’s Zimbabwean and Calu Tsemane’s Mozambican musical heritage alongside the rest of the band’s Nordic jazz tilt. A reading of the lyrics reveals a rich tapestry of different themes from storyteller Hope, from songs about losing touch and shunning one’s own heritage (Tsika Dzako) to the continuing problem of women’s inequality (We Crown You Nehanda) and greedy and selfish leaders (Zvorema).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe role of the Zimbabwean mbira is paramount to Monoswezi’s style and Hope raises the flag for female mbira players everywhere, unlocking rhythmic routes through the sound on every track, including the fittingly titled ‘Where Is My Mbira?’, a song about yearning and looking for one’s heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld fusion music at its best - listen and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonoswezi - Shanu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e01 - Kuwonererwa 03:13\u003cbr\u003e02 - Woshanda 04:58\u003cbr\u003e03 - Where is my Mbira? 03:31\u003cbr\u003e04 - Tsika Dzako 04:27\u003cbr\u003e05 - Um Pouco 05:29\u003cbr\u003e06 - Zvorema 05:00\u003cbr\u003e07 - We Crown You Nehanda 03:13\u003cbr\u003e08 - Hwiri Hwiri Hwiri 03:48\u003cbr\u003e09 - Paya 02:11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMusic Style(s)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfrican , Scandinavian , Fusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAssociated Countries\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZimbabwe , Norway , Sweden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAge Suitability\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeen , Young Adult , Thirty-Something , Young At Heart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEthics\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCultural , Ethically Produced , FSC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMade in UK\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout WMN\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/worldmusic.net\" title=\"Link to World Music Network\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0228\/2189\/6256\/files\/wmn-rough-guide_160x160.jpg?v=1549762812\" alt=\"Link to World Music Network\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur amazing range of CDs of World Music from World Music Network\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom compilations of Psychedelic Cambodian rock to the Grammy-Nominated Indian slide-guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya, \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Music Network (WMN)\u003c\/strong\u003e has been responsible for the most consistent and varied output of world music for the past 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWMN\u003c\/strong\u003e publishes titles under three main banners;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Rough Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...take you deep into the music of different countries and genres. Cumbia, Salsa, Tabla, Fado, Brazil, India, Mali and Scandinavia – no stone is left unturned in this meticulously researched and comprehensive series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Riverboat Records\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...is dedicated to exploring musical diversity; responsible for ground-breaking releases from around the world, it showcases the talents of world music artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Legends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...The Rough Guides Legends series delves into the heart of the greatest jazz and blues musicians ever to have lived. Johnny Cash, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis and many more are covered in these compilations that feature the songs that propelled their names into the spotlight not only in the USA, but across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e"}