And now it’s the after party! Come dance your socks off with your favourite afro-fusion band. Upbeat, original and unique.
Limpopo Groove is an upbeat Reading-based band that was formed in 2009 by Tomson Chauke. With original songs written in Shona and English, they fuse afro jazz with tribal beats and European influences to create rhythms that you just can’t help dancing to.
The seven band members that comprise Limpopo are:
Annie Parker – flute, saxophone, vocals
Fungai Gahadzikwa – mbira, vocals
Hamish Stewart – keyboards, percussion
James Smith – bass
Lawrie Wright – guitar
Maria Glenister – vocals, percussion
Tomson Chauke – drums, vocals
“It’s safe to say that after Limpopo’s uplifting performance, the summer party spirit was in full flow.” – The Big Day Out, South Hill Park
“Tremendous and memorable afternoon! Well done! XxX” – Ingrid Piercey-Clark, after Party In The Garden
“African dancing is sooooo coooool. Thanks to Limpopo Groove and those lovely men, and women, whom I was dancing with at the gig/party. So good to let yerself go.” – Susie Fison, after Party In The Garden
“Your music is the happiest, most joyful music EVER!” – Deborah Ferguson, after Eldon Arms performance as part of the Village Ale Festival
“It was a joy. Your music was an absolute joy to dance to!” – Pete, after a Global Café performance
“Limpopo Groove: It’s not just the music, it’s the whole experience…the definition of musical fun!” – Rory, after Live with Limpopo at Denmark Studios
“Simply the BEST band in Reading!” – Nick Harborne, Director of Reading Refugee Support Group
More information:
www.limpopogroove.com
facebook.com/limpopogroove