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Mbira in Shona Culture


Hohodza band are an original African music and dance group, using both traditional and modern instruments.

Our inspiration comes from both ancient and contemporary Zimbabwean music, and African cultural music in general.

As a 13-member group, we specialised in different forms of Zimbabwean traditional dancing, including:

  • Mhande
  • Jiti-Chinungu
  • Shangara
  • Zihwere
  • Madanha
  • Chinyambera
  • Muchongoyo
  • Chimutare
  • Ingwenyama
  • Mbakumba
  • Shield Dance
  • Jerusarema (Mbende)
  • Spiritual dance

We are now based in the UK, and have performed in South Africa, Belgium, England, Wales, and Holland. We have received wide acclaim wherever we have performed, and the reception is always incredible.

When people come to our shows, we want them to get a feel of our traditional values, and when they leave we want them to feel as if they have just visited Zimbabwe and Africa.


We hope you enjoy the experience as much as others have.

Circus Zapparelli