Who are the The Luggards?

 

The Luggards is a group of young, vibrant and talented artists who came together at  the Zimbabwean College of Music.

 

Focusing on Afro-Jazz and Traditional Music; they cover a range of social and moral issues in their songs delivered with a fusion of african and western instruments such as mbira, congas, keys , bass and drums.

 

 

The band consists of Tendai Madzviti (lead vocalist), Rose Joe (Bv), Netsai Mavhunga (percussionist, Bv), Christopher Tamburai (mbira), Cladius Nyamasoka (drummer), Phineas Chakanyuka (bassist) and Blessing Mutasa (keyboardist).

Targeting to hit the international stage for them means being able to communicate effectively using the relevant music language and skills. 

 

With each band member having formal training in music, they are able to capture the true essences of the genres and styles to deliver each song's message more than would be expected.

As they've been quoted: “We did not appreciate the first days of studying music as the teachers seemed to focus on African music styles and instruments. We did not realise that our true identity lies with recognising, appreciating and developing our talent with a bias towards local concepts of music making.”

 

 

Highlights:

 

- Performed at HIFA 2012 
- Performed for the Italian Ambassador to Zimbabwe