Ghorwane

Ghorwane is a Mozambican marrabenta band. It was founded in 1983. The band got its name after the lake of the same name in the province of Gaza. This name was given by President Samora Machel during a festival to celebrate the ten years of independence in 1985. Samora has declared that "It's prohibited to lie in the People's Republic of Mozambique" and cites Ghorwane as an example. Ghorwane is the Shangaan term for "Good Boys". Their style is a combination of traditional Mozambique music, Afropop, and fusion. Ghorwane's music is sung in local languages, including Shangaan, Ronga and Chope. The band's composer and saxophonist, Jose "Zeca" Alage, was murdered in 1993. Their 2005 album VANA VA NDOTA was dedicated to Zeca Alage (1959-1993) and Pedro Langa (1959-2001)

Later that same year, Ghorwane started a music co-operative, the first of its kind in Mozambique, with the intention of promoting Mozambican music, improving working conditions for local musicians and protecting composers rights.

Discography

may not be complete

Majurugenta (1993)

Muthimba
Majurugenta
Matarlatanta
Xai-Xai
Mavabwyi
Sathuma
Buluku
Terehumba
Akuhanha

Não é preciso empurrar (Soundtrack) (1994)

Kudumba (1997)

U Yo Mussiya Kwini
Txongola
Salabude
Vhory
Massotcha
Pim-Pam-Pum
Xizambiza
Progresso
Sathani
Mamba Ya Malepfu

Mozambique Relief (a compilation, fundraising album (2000)

Mayvavo - Ghorwane
Matxutxubanga
Wavitika - Ghorwane
Golheani - José Mucavele
Tiyisselane - Zebra
Xitarato
Lanixlamalissa - José Mucavele
Kadivae Mono - Stewart Sukuma
Danca Marrabenta - Gito Baloi
As Tuas Trancas - José Mucavele
Mayvavo LL - Ghorwane

VANA VA NDOTA (2005)

Beijinhos
Vana-Va-Ndota
Nudez
Xindzavane
Kadinfuna
Tlhanga
Ubiwilitolo
Tlhary
Ndzava
Guidema
Livengo
Xitchukete
Tlhivhi

References and external links

The official Ghorwane website
Ghorwane was featured in episode 5 of the BBC production The African Rock 'n' Roll Years
Ghorwane in Real World Records website