SWP012

Other Musics from Zimbabwe

Southern Rhodesia 1948-'63, recordings by Hugh Tracey

The well-known mbira dza vadzimu is not the only instrument of Zimbabwe! On this album: the versatile mbira dza vaNdau, the almost extinct chipendani and chizambi mouth bows, the njari mbira, the mulanji flute, the thunderous matepe mbiras, and wonderful drumming and panpipes. A collection of gems, recorded by Hugh Tracey. Total time: 70'17". 24 page booklet.

Tracklist: 1. Neiwe Unonyanya, 2. Here Mwana-we, 3. Ndaa Murombo, 4. Samanyenga Kupembera, 5. Ndenda Ndofira Joni, 6. Ndozofa Msango, 7. Handina Mwana, 8. Kufa Kusina Dangwe, 9. Mwadziitira, 10. Tabarirevu Woenda, 11. Hondora, 12. Pfeni Nengoma, 13. Samondoza Iwe, 14. Chirombo Woye Nditerere, 15. Dendera Jikwa, 16. Du-du-du, 17. Zimbige, 18. Shumba, 19. Kwa Ambuya Asina Keriya, 20. Masongano, 21. Shuga, 22. Pi Mchinanga, 23. Wamwira Mangarangara, 24. Ngoma Dze Nogororombe, 25. Rikira-rikira Rerera-rikera, 25. Musengu, 26. Endai Kwenyu Yatonga.

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