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The Ngqoko Women's Ensemble

The Ngqoko Women's Ensemble is a musical group from South Africa that is renowned for performing traditional Xhosa songs. Composed entirely of women, the ensemble showcases the rich vocal harmonies and rhythmic patterns that are characteristic of Xhosa music. Their performances often incorporate traditional instruments such as the umrhube mouthbow and the uhadi musical bow. The Ngqoko Women's Ensemble is known for preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Xhosa people through their music. more »