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is a popular style of Mozambican dance combining traditional Mozambican dance rhythms with Portuguese folk music. It was developed in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, during the 1930s and 1940s.

 

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 is a popular style of Mozambican dance combining traditional Mozambican dance rhythms with Portuguese folk music. It was developed in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, during the 1930s and 1940s.

Over time, the name Marrabenta has frown in popularity and continues to be used today. Founder of Lucia Artur Roso grew up dancing to Marrabenta. Marrabenta was first performed on homemade guitars constructed from oil or gasoline cans and fishing line. The style’s lyrics are often political, though subtly so, and the associated dance is widely performed throughout the country. It developed during the colonial period as a way to criticize the government in a manner that would be nonthreatening manner. 

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Descriptionis a popular style of Mozambican dance combining traditional Mozambican dance rhythms with Portuguese folk music. It was developed in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, during the 1930s and 1940s.  is a genre of dance and a musical genre originating in Angola in 1984.The Gombey is an iconic symbol of Bermuda, a unique performance art full of colorful and intricate masquerade, dance and drumming.Insipred by "Ronga" a Bantu language of the Tswa–Ronga branch spoken just south of Maputo in Mozambique. (Please refer to size guide on top of the product Price)Named after "Mwani" (Kimwani),  a Bantu language spoken in northern Mozambique along the coast of Cabo Delgado Province and in the Quirimbas Islands, this bespoke piece is designed with a rich history as its backing.The outfit is named after an ethnic clan called "amaZulu" from Southern Africa.
Content is a popular style of Mozambican dance combining traditional Mozambican dance rhythms with Portuguese folk music. It was developed in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, during the 1930s and 1940s. Over time, the name Marrabenta has frown in popularity and continues to be used today. Founder of Lucia Artur Roso grew up dancing to Marrabenta. Marrabenta was first performed on homemade guitars constructed from oil or gasoline cans and fishing line. The style’s lyrics are often political, though subtly so, and the associated dance is widely performed throughout the country. It developed during the colonial period as a way to criticize the government in a manner that would be nonthreatening manner. is a genre of dance and a musical genre originating in Angola in 1984. Kizomba means "party" in Kimbundu, a Bantu language spoken by Ambundu in Angola. The word kizomba is also used as an umbrella-expression to include several other dance styles that derived from the original danceThe Gombey is an iconic symbol of Bermuda, a unique performance art full of colorful and intricate masquerade, dance and drumming. This folklife tradition reflects the island's blend of African, Caribbean and British cultures. Dancers are usually male, and perform in groups of 10-30 though in modern times female groups have emerged. The traditions have been passed down orally from one generation to the next within families and the Captains of each troupe determine the direction of the troupe and style that is taught. Thus within troupes there can be found subtle but distinct differences in beats, dances, costumes, headdresses, by which they can each be recognized.Although the language is spoken mostly in Mozambique, It extends a little into South Africa, with about 650,000 speakers in Mozambique and a further 90,000 in South Africa, with dialects including Konde, Putru and Kalanga.
Mwani (Kimwani) Mwani is a Bantu language spoken in northern Mozambique along the coast of Cabo Delgado Province and in the Quirimbas Islands. Mwani is also known as Ibo, Kimwani, Muane, Mwane or Quimuane. The name, Kimwani, means "language of the beach". Dialects include Kisanga (Kikisanga), Nkojo (Kinkojo), Nsimbwa (Kinsimbwa) and Wibo (Kiwibo). Wibo is considered the prestige dialect.
The outfit shows the diversity of cultures, beliefs and African print designs you find within the continent, so refined.
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DarkOliveGreen

size

size, XSmall, Small, Medium, Large

Weight 1 kg
Estimated Delivery time

3-5 working Days (Domestic)
5-10 Working Days (International)

size

XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge

Weight 1 kg
Fabric Type

Kimwani, Woven

Estimated Delivery Time

4-5 days (domestic)
5-10 International Shipping

Color

Blue

size

XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge

Weight 1 kg
Type

2 Piece (Matching Trouser and Top)

Color

Red

Estimated Delivery Time

3-5 Working days (Domestic)
5-10 Working Days (International)

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XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge

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