Portia Gwanzura & Hohodza Band is a UK based

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an band formed in 1992. One of its main aims is to promote Zimbabwean culture.

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 –

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* various other musicians and dancers.

Tours

UK

* Ashbourne Festival 2005. *

Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games The 2002 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XVII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Manchester 2002 were held in Manchester, England, from 25 July to 4 August, 2002. The 2002 Games were to be hosted in the United Kingdom to coin ...

2002.

Notes

External links

Official website
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