Malawi

Madalitso

“Intuitive, authentic, and full of ruthless rhythms, Madalitso will make you clap, dance, smile and dance some more.”

“What do you get when you mix a home-made one-string slide bass (Babatone), a cow-skin foot drum, thumped with your heel whilst strumming a 4 string guitar and two harmonious voices? The joyful upbeat traditional folk music of The Madalitso Band from Malawi.” Calabash, UK African Music Guide

madalitsoband.com

Feature Videos

  • “But it's not music to sit back and watch, it's infectious, and got into the audience and onto their feet.”

    Afropop Worldwide

  • “Intuitive, authentic, and full of ruthless rhythms, Madalitso will make you clap, dance, smile, and rethink everything you thought you knew about African sound and instrumentation..”

    Palmier Rouge

  • “Their ‘uplifting and vibrant’ (BBC) charm will have you beaming with wonder and on your feet dancing.”

    Shambala Festival

  • “Madalitso Band is a duo from Malawi who performs utterly infectious music with unconventional homemade instruments.”

    Lotus Festival