Effervescent Malawian folk with street-tested thump and joyous jangle! Madalitso Band is a two-man musical army from Malawi whose uplifting performance and infectious energy have crowds dancing and beaming with wonder every time.

Intuitive, authentic, and full of ruthless rhythms, this vibrant, street-performing duo has taken Europe by storm. Discovered busking outside a shopping centre in 2009, their dynamic playing, strong harmonious vocals and traditional style caught the world’s attention fast. Madalitso will make you clap, dance, smile, and rethink everything you thought you knew about African sound and instrumentation. 

The Jam Jar presents: Madalitso Band
+ support
Friday 5th June
at The Jam Jar, Bristol
Doors Open 8pm

The band plays a home-made version of a babatone—a popular instrument in Malawi—and the four-string guitar, creating the traditional Malawi banjo sound.

Their first album was produced by Bongo Joe Records, and the band has been featured on BBC Africa and has performed at Womex 2020, Womad 2019, Roskilde 2018, Sauti Za Busara 2017, and many more.