Busi Ncube

Busi is a leading light for female mbira songstresses in Zimbabwe; she sings in 6 African languages and her distinctive singing style has made her popular with music fans throughout the region.

As a founder member of the afro-fusion group Illanga, alongside Andy Brown, the late Don Gumbo, and Keith Farkharson thee group released a number of hit tracks through the '90's.

Busi has collaborated with many famous musicians and has performed alongside Youssou n'Dour, Bruce Springsteen, Marie Boine and many more.

Her present group Band Rain have recently released their second album "Malaisha" produced by Thulani Promotions - the band toured Norway in 2006 and appeared at the Mela Festival.

Busi also contributed to another Thulani project - "The Collaboration" and the album "Hupenyu Kumusha/Life at Home" released in 2006.

Her youngest daughter attended Blakiston primary school in Zimbabwe.