Chaka Chawasarira – Matepe Mbira 2000

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Description

The 34-key matepe, or hera, is the mbira of the Korekore group of the Shona people, who are located in northern Zimbabwe. This recording of senior musician and educator Chaka Chawasarira was made at his home at rural Zengea School, where he was headmaster, in 2000. He has now retired and relocated. Enjoy his wonderful mbira playing, and his vocals that fit with it so, so perfectly. [Total time: 74:58]

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Tracks

  1. Kumuchenjedza muTonga  [13:09]
  2. Musengu  [11:12]
  3. Musumbu wederere  [8:11]
  4. Mwana wamambo haanonzarwo  [5:57]
  5. Urombo ndehwevanhu vese  [3:29]
  6. Ndonda  [5:10]
  7. Pasipanodya  [4:21]
  8. Kanotamba mubani  [6:12]
  9. Kari mugomba  [3:07]
  10. Dimbotimbo  [5:49]
  11. Kumuchenjedza muTonga yekutanga  [4:26]
  12. Nyamaropa  [3:04]

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Title Chaka Chawasarira – Matepe Mbira 2000
SKU music-3303
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