Matsieng is a

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traditional music trio formed in 2005 in

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. They burst into the scene with their 2005 festive season album, Semakaleng. Known for their explicit lyrics, the trio has toured Botswana,

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and

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. Their latest album, Setswana Sa Borre, has topped charts locally and enjoys airplay in the neighbouring

, driven by their most explicit song, Tinto song. Two of the boys are natives of Gabane and one is from

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Discography

Albums

* Setswana Sa Bo Rre (released 2007) * Semakaleng (released 2009) * #Matsieng2020 (released 2020)

References

Botswana musical groups Musical groups established in 2005 {{Africa-band-stub