Mabulu is actually not a band, but a project organized by Helvetas. Mabulu in the Shangana language means 'seeking a dialogue'. The aim of the project was to bring together Mozambican musicians from different generations and from different backgrounds. The age of the seven musicians therefore varies from 20 to 63 years. The oldest of the group is the troubadour Lisboa Matavel, known since the 1960s
… as the 'great old man of Marrabenta'. Marrabenta is Mozambique's traditional dance music, a synthesis of Portuguese dance music with Afro-Brazilian and African elements. On the other hand, there is also the twenties Chiquito, who grew up with rap and hip-hop music. The artists unanimously express the hope for peace in Africa and the respect for different generations. Themes such as drugs, child prostitution and AIDS are also not shunned. The album "Karimbo", with all its setbacks, was recorded during the great flood in Mozambique. The two singers, singer, solo guitarist, rhythm guitarist, bass guitarist and percussionist connect the traditional marrabenta with modern styles such as rap and thus symbolize the joie de vivre and optimism of the people in Mozambique. (SvdP) _ bass guitarist and percussionist connect traditional marrabenta with modern styles such as rap and thus symbolize the joie de vivre and optimism of the people in Mozambique. (SvdP) _ bass guitarist and percussionist connect traditional marrabenta with modern styles such as rap and thus symbolize the joie de vivre and optimism of the people in Mozambique. (SvdP) _more
