Banda Kakana
Bio
Formed in 2004 by Yolanda Chicane Nhabete and Azarias Arone Nhabete (Jimmy), Banda Kakana is a Mozambican music group that seamlessly blends traditional rhythms with contemporary styles, rooted in marrabenta. Their music transcends borders, with compositions written in multiple languages, including Portuguese, Changana, Chope, Emacua Quitonga, Nhugwe, and English.
Awards and recognition
• Mozambique Best Voice (Top Ngoma, 2007, 2010, 2012) • Newcomer (Top Ngoma, 2007) • Fusion Award (Top Ngoma, 2010) • Best Band (Top Ngoma, 2009) • Fusion Award (Mozambique Music Awards, 2010) • Diploma of Honor from the Municipality of Maputo City (2008)
Discography
• Serenata (2013) - 15 tracks, winner of Best-Selling Album (Mozambique Music Awards, 2014) • Juntos (2017) - 17 tracks • Third album (2022) - featuring collaborations with Tito Paris, Amilcar Cabral, Mingas, Wazimbo, Kim Alves, Ax Khinera, Mr. Kuka, Anda Bob, and Leo
Festival appearances
• Cross Roads Music Festival (Malawi, 2005) • Shrimp Festival (South Africa, 2006) • Murhutela Park Festival (South Africa, 2007) • Lusophony Festival (Macau, 2014) • PALOP Festival (Egypt, 2013) • Mozambique Music Meeting (MMM) • Acacia Jazz Festival (Mozambique, 2017) • Bala Das Gatas Festival (Cape Verde, 2013) • Argo Festival (Mozambique, 2018) • Azgo Festival (tribute to Oliver Mutukuze, 2019) • Swaziland Bushfire Festival (2015) • Montreal Festival (Canada, 2013) • Hamilton Festival (Canada, 2013) • Sunfest Festival (Canada, 2013) • Hots Springs Festival (Canada, 2013) • Vancouver Festival (Canada, 2013).
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