To properly pronounce ‘mbira’ avoid what has been done in most of this video i.e. the separation of ‘m’ from ‘b’ to leave you with m-bi-ra. Instead you should be saying mbi-ra. Just doing that can get you closer to the pronunciation that most people in Zimbabwe use.
Mbira reflections as Zimbabwe turns 44
Zimbabwe has turned 44. Here is some mbira music to reflect on the moment.