Sotho Sounds

Sotho Sounds are a band from Malealea, a village in south-west Lesotho.

[4] In July 2003 Sotho Sounds performed at WOMAD festival in the UK.

[2] In 2012 Sotho Sounds' album Junk Funk was released on Riverboat Records.

[5] Robin Denselow of The Guardian wrote of the album that "[Sotho Sounds'] approach may be rough and ready but their energy and enthusiasm are contagious.

"[6] In a review of the album, The Independent compared Sotho Sounds favourably to Konono Nº1 and Staff Benda Bilili, who also play self-made instruments.

Sotho Sounds performing at WOMEX in 2011