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Hukwe Zawose
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Hukwe Zawose (born Hukwe Ubi Zawose in Dodoma, Tanganyika, in 1938 or 1940; died 30 December 2003 in Bagamoyo, Tanzania) was a prominent Tanzanian musician. A member of the Gogo ethnic group, he played the ilimba, a large lamellophone similar to the mbira, as well as several other traditional instruments. He was also a highly regarded singer. Zawose came to national and international attention after Julius Nyerere invited him to live and work in Dar es Salaam. He also gained attention for his work with Peter Gabriel, and released two albums (Chibite and Assembly) on Gabriel's … read more
Hukwe Zawose (born Hukwe Ubi Zawose in Dodoma, Tanganyika, in 1938 or 1940; died 30 December 2003 in Bagamoyo, Tanzania) was a prominent Tanzanian musician. A member of the Gogo ethnic grou… read more
Hukwe Zawose (born Hukwe Ubi Zawose in Dodoma, Tanganyika, in 1938 or 1940; died 30 December 2003 in Bagamoyo, Tanzania) was a prominent Tanzanian musician. A member of the Gogo ethnic group, he played the ilimba, a large lamellophone … read more
