Music of Lesotho

Written by François Coillard, a French missionary, it appears in the popular computer game "Sims 2: University" as the theme from a videogame console for the minigame "A-maz-ing Matey."

Traditional musical instruments include lekolulo, a kind of flute played by herding boys; setolo-tolo, resembling an extended jaw harp played by men using their mouth; and the women's stringed thomo.

[1] Vocal choirs, which sing church music in Sesotho, are extremely popular.

The music recording industry is nascent, but many of the Basotho musicians sign with South African companies - undermining growth prospects.

[1], Malome Vector, Ntate Stunna, Taiylor Manson and Juvy are well known musicians in the South African music Industry.