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Kate Griffin (UK banjo player) and Matchume Zango (Mozambique multi-instrumentalist) are forging a new cross-cultural collaboration celebrating the universal power of traditional music. They both bring echoes of their respective traditions to a vibrant new sound full of world rhythms, contemporary song-writing and joy.
Kate and Matchume are both experienced collaborators in their own right and the binding force of their collaboration is freedom to explore genres on their traditional instruments: for Kate the clawhammer banjo and Matchume the timbila. They met in 2020 during Making Tracks online residency which led to recording their debut album Tchopo at Matchume’s home in Maputo, Mozambique. They have since toured the UK performing at festivals including Shambala, Priddy Folk Festival and Purbeck Valley Folk Festival, uplifting crowds with joyous live performances.
Their new album Lisane, set for release in April 2027, presents hopeful compositions which encapsulate their energetic performances and instrumental prowess honed through touring. It features Ford Collier (whistle, guitar) and Evan Carson (percussion) from their UK touring band alongside Maputo’s top musicians Nelton Miranda (bass) and Stelio Mondlane (drums).
“In Tchopo, both artists honour their traditions while creatively weaving their sounds together, resulting in a rich blend of world rhythms, contemporary songwriting and playful joy”
Songlines ★★★★
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