Lazzo Matumbi

Lazzo Matumbi formed in 1990 in Nampula, a coastal city in Mozambique. The group took its name from founding members Lazzaro Daniel and Castro Matumbi, who wanted to work with the traditional music of the Makua people. Their debut album 'Xitiku' came out that same year and included the song '14 de Maio'.

Their music draws from Makua rhythms and melodies, though they've sometimes folded in other elements over time. Some of their other songs include 'Alegria da Cidade' and 'Abolição'. In 2003, they recorded 'Terra Mater' with the Portuguese fado singer Mariza.

Lazzo Matumbi has kept recording since the 1990s, putting out albums like 'Sidadi' in 1993, 'Unyonge' in 1997, and 'Nwamanana' in 2013. Lazzaro Daniel handles lead vocals, songwriting, and percussion, while Castro Matumbi also sings.