This week’s Friday post is a tribute to mbira nemagitare. It is a quick video/audio summary demonstrating how mbira has been used in Zimbabwean music in different ways. Clips include music by pioneers such Jonah Sithole, Thomas Mapfumo and Master Chivero.
Have a great weekend folks!
Jonah Sithole: Sabhuku
Andy Brown: Shungu
Thomas Mapfumo: Nyama yekugocha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HQ_03KCFoo
Master Chivero and the Zimbabwe Militia Mbira Sounds– Muchembere Wedu Nehanda
Chiwoniso: Rebel Woman
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