Tanga Wekwa Sando

Biography

Ernest Tanga Kambadzo Sando, the township jazz master, cut his teeth playing in numerous bands, including the Harare Mambo Band, before striking out on his own.

He released his first solo album, Wake, in 2000 under the moniker Tanga Wekwa Sando. Wake was a critical success - a beacon of jazzy melodies amid a sea of sungura music - and was widely hailed by critics as a success, producing hits such as Wake, Nyenyedzi, and Buhera. He followed with 2002's Shungu.

Tanga Wekwa Sando plays live shows with Dumi Ngulube and his band the Amagents. They performed alongside Oliver Mtukudzi and Alick Macheso as the 2001 Tsama Music Awards.

Ernest also operates his own jazz label, Tega Tega Music.

Discography

Wake

Released: 2000
Label: Tega Tega
Format: Cassette
Running Time: 6 tracks.
Stocked by:

Wake, Tanga Wekwa Sando's debut album, was a critical success, garnering praise for its blend of township, jazz, and pop elements. The CD contains collaborations with Chiwoniso Maraire.

Shungu

Released: 2002
Label: Teg Tega
Format: CD
Running Time: 12 tracks.
Stocked by:

Shungu is the follow-up to Sando's successful debut Wake. Shungu contains collaborations with many other artists, including former Illanga keyboardist and composer Keith Farquharson.