JUMATANO GROOVE: Francis String & Chuma Mbili (TZ) 🎤🎶🪘 @francis_strings @official_chumambili731tz Francis String is a talented guitarist, composer, and lead vocalist known for blending contemporary instruments with traditional Tanzanian chants and dances. Growing up in Temeke, Dar es Salaam, he was influenced by the rich cultural heritage of local artists, particularly the traditional dances of the Makonde, […]

JUMATANO GROOVE - Henry Mkanyia (TZ) 🎤🎶 Henry Mkanyia, born in 1950 in Masasi, southern Tanzania, began his professional music career in 1964 with the T.Y.L (Tanu Youth League) Band. In 1970, he moved to Dar es Salaam and joined Tanzania Jazz Band, before switching to the army band JKT Kimbunga Stereo in 1971. As a […]

JUMATANO GROOVE - The Kilimanjaro Band (TZ) 🎤🎶 The Kilimanjaro Band, also known as Wana Njenje, was established in 1973 in Tanga and was initially called Love Burgers. In 1975, the name was changed to Revolution Band. Later, in 1989, the name was changed again to The Kilimanjaro Band. That same year, they recorded their […]