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Mambo Jambo
12+ albums
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Mambo Jambo are not satisfied with being just another Tanzanian Hip Hop band, AND IT SHOWS. Their music hits you with an inspired blend of hip-hop, rap and African beats. Sounding traditional and 21st century all at once, their style is wide-ranging, fresh and tight. Mambo Jambo has snagged worldwide attention since their first big hit, Hip Hop Mdundiko in 2001, and the buzz is only getting stronger as they release their self-titled new album with Art In Tanzania studios. Mambo Jambo entertain you with dance songs and love songs, but they also use their music to deliver messages of non-violence and HIV awareness. As Producer and Frontman Benjamin says, "When we write, we like to observe life around us; telling stories from the real world and everyday living.” They believe in using the power of music to influence listeners in a positive way. Born in Tanga, Tanzania, Benjamin Sixtus Busungu was inspired by music at a young age. He fondly recalls listening to a variety of LP records in his family’s home: trumpeter Jim Reeves, Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin and Mama Miriam Makeba, to name a few. His early hip-hop influences include KRS-1 and LL Cool J. Benjamin moved to Dar es Salaam in 1994 and one year later, sought out the only studio in town to record his first song. Kifo was a raw, powerful tribute to memorable musicians whom passed away. Radio station support of local music was rare at that time, so this industrious youth would bring his tapes to concerts and tal