The Zawose Queens + DJ Sir Rob
Cobalt Studios, Newcastle upon Tyne
Address Cobalt Studios, 10 Boyd St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AP, United KingdomDetails
The Zawose Queens, featuring Tanzanian musicians Pendo and Leah Zawose, blend traditional Wagogo music with contemporary electronic elements. Known for their polyphonic singing and traditional instruments like the chizeze fiddle, illimba thumb piano, and ngoma drums, the group released their debut album Maisha on Real World Records. Joined by DJ Sir Rob, the performance brings African rhythmic traditions and modern sounds together.