From the urban areas of Mozambique comes the marrabenta dance rhythm. Originating from colonial influences and instruments made from locally available materials, marrabenta shares certain similarities with calypso or salsa. The word marrabenta derives from the way the instruments were played - the guitars were played strenuously until the strings broke. The Rough Guide To Marrabenta Mozambique encompasses the most popular local groups, from the early pioneers to modern day incarnations of this lively beat.
