Lilongwe, Malawi

The Sotho Sounds are a dynamic traditional group from the small mountain village of Malealea, Lesotho. Fiery, positive energy grooves and shoulders flying during fantastic gumboot dancing are just a few things to look forward to during this Basotho crew’s unforgettable act. Using entirely upcycled instruments made from tin cans, old wire, and inner tubes, this dancing band has an inspiring story and a truly larger-than-life sound. Look for them in our Erosion production from Lesotho, “Ngope la Musi.”

Pompi is a Musician, Artist, Entrepreneur, and CEO of Atmosphere Nation & Lota House (House of dreamers) , who are Innovators and leaders in the Zambian media industry. Pompi, above many Zambian musicians has had the opportunity to be recognised on an all African level, with videos that have played on commercial channels such as MTV Base and Channel O (where he finished off 2009 as number one on young gifted and African).He is acting as an ambassador to African youth, showing the achievements that can be made off talent, of which he has abundantly and has been recognised by credible individuals such as Chief Igbinedion of Nigerias Benin State, Prince Africa Zulu South Africa and the 4th president of Zambia His Excellency Rupiah Banda.

Pompi who is both a singer and a rapper, besides making good music is a marvel to watch when performing because of his creative buildups and coordinated movements. Pompis major objectives are to make music that inspires and to highlight the beauty of our African culture which he believes is being lost due to the westernised perception of the world that is always shown by the media. He believes Africans should have an identity with features unique to them such as the type of music, fashion e.t.c.

“Mtingo”, a band of Chagga elders (and youth!) living in Tema village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, has been carrying the legacy of conservation-themed music for over 150 years, since their grandfathers began the tradition in the year 1860.

Together we composed a song describing the challenges they face as glacial melting leads to decreasing water supply, and farming on steep slopes requires communal investment in terraces and tree planting for agroforestry. Recording and filming with these guys was unforgettable and we hope to continue to support them however possible moving forward.

Msafiri Zawose is one among the prominent contemporary Gogo musicians. His name is associated with his traditional Gogo style music, which relies heavily on the zeze and ilimba in combination with distinct lyrical harmonies.

Msafiri Zawose is the fifth child of Dr. Hukwe Zawose, The name Zawose is synonymous with Tanzanian music and tradition.

Surrounded by musicians and spending his days at the art college, Msafiri began learning music and picked up the ilimba at a young age. By his 13th birthday, he had already mastered all of the signature Gogo instruments and was already touring widely throughout the country. His international debut was a three-month tour to Japan singing, dancing, and playing ndono, ngoma, and marimba with his father’s group Chibite.

After his father’s untimely death in 2003, Msafiri resolved to pick up where his father left off.

Mosi Oa Tunya or simply referred to as MOT by its numerous followers both in Zambia and Kenya, was a band which walked in the path of ensembles like the once powerful Afro Rock giants, the Osibisa. Its demise towards the close of the 70s has not short-circuited its deep roots in the Zamrock bowels which still simmer with sounds that reveal the kind of music upon which this country thrived.

Yes Rasta! is a reggae band based in Livingstone, Zambia. They have advocated for the earth on many occasions, and live conscious lifestyles in alignment with their musical advocacy. The band has performed and appeared on TV all over Zambia, and pay regular visits to the nearby Mosi-Oa-Tunya “The Smoke That Thunders,” Victoria Falls.

Pretoria, South Africa