Kate and Matchume met during Making Tracks online residency amidst the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, where despite the barriers of virtual collaboration they resonated deeply with each other's creative practice and music. Two years later they met in Maputo, Mozambique and recorded their debut album Tchopo, capturing their new found connection.

 

Excited to share this new global sound, Matchume joined Kate for his first tour of the UK in July 2024 and together they have been uplifting crowds across the country ever since. Their touring show features Matchume’s arsenal of percussion including timbila, xitende, mbira, and congas, Kate’s banjo and vocals, often suported by a full band on bass, drums and guitar.