- Ticket price:
- From: £16.50
- Running time:
- 1hr 50 mins (incl interval)
Kate Griffin (UK banjo player) and Matchume Zango (Mozambique multi-instrumentalist) are forging a new cross-cultural collaboration celebrating the universal power of traditional music.
They both bring echoes of their respective traditions to a vibrant new sound full of world rhythms, contemporary song-writing and joy. Following the release of their debut EP Tchopo, recorded in Maputo 2022 Matchume made his debut performances in the UK in July 2024. Their touring show featured Matchume’s arsenal of percussion including timbila, xitende, mbira, and congas, Kate’s banjo, and a supporting trio of Evan Carson on drums, Ben Evans on bass, and Ford Collier on low whistle and guitar.
“In Tchopo, both artists honour their traditions while creatively weaving their sounds together, resulting in a rich blend of world rhythms, contemporary songwriting and playful joy”Songlines