Daiton somanje biography of barack
Daiton hailed from the farming town of Marondera where he established his music career having co-founded Pengaudzoke Band with his younger.!
Pengaudzoke
Pengaudzoke is one of the most celebrated music groups to have emerged out of Zimbabwe.
He is the son of the late Daiton Somanje, a notable figure in Zimbabwe's Sungura genre, which adds a fascinating lineage to his artistic identity.
Background
The group was co-founded by two brothers Daiton Somanje and Josphat Somanje around 1985 when they released their first singles. Coming from very humble beginnings, the group grew to become one of the most prominent sungura outfits in the country.[1]
Band Members
History
It is said that the band embarked on a journey to Harare from Beatrice on foot so that they could record their music at Gramma Records which at the time was the only recording company in the country.[3] On their return from recording the band members almost lost their lives trying to cross a flooded river.
After having performed in Domboshava and rested in Chitungwiza, the band members walked to Southerton with barely enough money to buy adequate food.[3] The group recorded an estimated 28 albums, with each one of them performing a number one hit on the music char