The joy of Malawi's folk music

The Madalitso Band plays their style of Malawian banjo music using custom made instruments. Currently on tour in Europe, we caught up with them and ask them what inspire their joyful upbeat acoustic sound.

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(Photo: The Madalitso Band. Credit: The Madalitso Band)