Khothatso Ranoosi and Sotho Sounds

Cultures of Resistance Awardee — Lesotho

Khothatso Ranoosi and Sotho Sounds is a group of musicians from Malealea village in the mountains of Lesotho. The group uses instruments made from throwaway junk, incorporating wood, wire, tin cans, and metal. They were featured in From Trash to Treasure: turning negatives into positives. 

Ranoosi received Cultures of Resistance Award (CoR Award) and is using the award to repaid old instruments and buy fishing line and oils. The award is also helping Sotho Sounds acquire a better sound system and pay for transportation when they perform.

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