Hohodza

Portia Gwanzura & Hohodza Band is a UK based Zimbabwean band formed in 1992. One of its main aims is to promote Zimbabwean culture.^[1]

History

Formation

The band members were mainly self-taught, drawing heavily on their traditional musical and dancing roots. Their first show was in 1992 in Harare.

(1995) Mudzimu Hautengwi

(1996) Dande

(1997-2001)

Release 7 more albums (including Dzorai Moyo, Hupenyu, and Zvinoda Kushinga)

(2002) Ndotamba Naniko

Bandmembers

• Portia P. Gwanzura and Simbarashe "Simba" Mudzingwa – lead vocals
• various other musicians and dancers.

Tours

UK

• Ashbourne Festival 2005.^[2]
• Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games 2002.^[3]