Neyma is this generation's undisputed superstar of Marrabenta. She is considered "the Beyonce of Mozambique".
Neyma is this generation's undisputed superstar of Marrabenta. She is considered "the Beyonce of Mozambique".
Neyma during the rehearsal for an all-Marrabenta concert in Maputo, which celebrated her 15th anniversary as an artist.
Neyma during the rehearsal for an all-Marrabenta concert in Maputo, which celebrated her 15th anniversary as an artist.
The dancing style is what makes Marrabenta unique: Neyma teaches Inside Africa's host Soni Methu her best moves.
The dancing style is what makes Marrabenta unique: Neyma teaches Inside Africa's host Soni Methu her best moves.
Dilon Djindji, an 85-year-old Marrabenta legend, has a career that dates back to 1938. He is considered "the Godfather of Marrabenta."
Dilon Djindji, an 85-year-old Marrabenta legend, has a career that dates back to 1938. He is considered "the Godfather of Marrabenta."
A celebration concert in Maputo attracted some of the greatest names in the genre, and people from all walks of life in the audience.
A celebration concert in Maputo attracted some of the greatest names in the genre, and people from all walks of life in the audience.
Mr Bow, here speaking with Soni Methu, is one of the most influential Marrabenta songwriters and producers in Mozambique right now.
Mr Bow, here speaking with Soni Methu, is one of the most influential Marrabenta songwriters and producers in Mozambique right now.
Mr Bow in his recording studio: "In Marrabenta we sing like we dance: you make a choreography with your voice."
Mr Bow in his recording studio: "In Marrabenta we sing like we dance: you make a choreography with your voice."
The nation's youth are especially keen on a new musical style called Pandza, which has its roots in Marrabenta: Cizer Boss is one of the artists leading the charge.
The nation's youth are especially keen on a new musical style called Pandza, which has its roots in Marrabenta: Cizer Boss is one of the artists leading the charge.