Radical Street Poetry from Zimbabwe



COMRADE FATSO
Samm Farai Monro, better known as Comrade Fatso, is one of the most explosive and controversial acts in Southern Africa today. Comrade Fatso calls his art Toyi Toyi, radical street poetry that mixes Shona with English and electrifying guitars with mbira and pulsating hip hop. It’s a riotous new music that's an uprising against oppression. 2008 saw Comrade Fatso and his band Chabvondoka launch their much-acclaimed album, House of Hunger, banned in Zimbabwe because of its criticism of the regime but praised internationally. House of Hunger is now on sale through different record labels in Europe and the USA. Fatso and Chabvondoka have performed extensively, having been invited to perform their riotous music at festivals in the USA, France, the UK, Portugal, Holland, Reunion, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Malawi, Swaziland, South Africa and, of course, Zimbabwe. Fatso's poetry and music have appeared in print and broadcast media in over fifty countries around the world. At just 29 years old his poetry is already being studied at universities in the UK and South Africa. Fatso's solo performances are intense and captivating. And when he unites with the band it's one of the most electrifying, riotous experiences you're likely to have watching live music. This is the future.
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