The Malawi Mouse Boys is an eight-member band that was discovered by Grammy-winning American record producer Ian Brennan. Last year, they released their first album, titled "He is #1."
Malawi Mouse Boys —
The Malawi Mouse Boys is an eight-member band that was discovered by Grammy-winning American record producer Ian Brennan. Last year, they released their first album, titled "He is #1."
Marilena Delli
The band members make a living by selling roadside roasted mice.
Malawi Mouse Boys —
The band members make a living by selling roadside roasted mice.
Marilena Delli
Completely self-taught, they use DIY instruments such a home-made guitar built from scrap metal.
Malawi Mouse Boys —
Completely self-taught, they use DIY instruments such a home-made guitar built from scrap metal.
Marilena Delli
Last month, the Malawi Mouse Boys performed for the first time internationally, stealing the show at the UK's Womad festival.
Malawi Mouse Boys —
Last month, the Malawi Mouse Boys performed for the first time internationally, stealing the show at the UK's Womad festival.
Mark Bennett
"It was remarkable to see," says Brennan of the Womad show. "Having never even been on a stage before, never sung with amplified microphones before, to going all the way to really putting on a show."
Malawi Mouse Boys —
"It was remarkable to see," says Brennan of the Womad show. "Having never even been on a stage before, never sung with amplified microphones before, to going all the way to really putting on a show."
Mark Bennett
Back in Malawi, when the mice kebab business is slow, they start strumming their battered guitars, engaging on roadside performances.
Malawi Mouse Boys —
Back in Malawi, when the mice kebab business is slow, they start strumming their battered guitars, engaging on roadside performances.
Marilena Delli
The members of the band grew up in the same village and have been making music together since they were children. They plan to release their second album next year.
Malawi Mouse Boys —
The members of the band grew up in the same village and have been making music together since they were children. They plan to release their second album next year.
Marilena Delli