Courage Njenge – Solo Gandanga Tuning Mbira 2002

$20.00

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SKU: music-3413 Categories: ,

Description

Courage Njenge, of Mhondoro Communal Area in rural Zimbabwe, plays straight-ahead versions of the mbira classics in gandanga (mavembe) tuning. This recording will be very helpful for mbira students learning to play in gandanga tuning – the pieces are easily recognizable and most of the variations are simple enough to learn off the recording [Total time: 73:34]

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Tracks

  1. Chipembere  [10:12]
  2. Ndodzungaira  [9:38]
  3. Mukatiende  [9:43]
  4. Marenje  [6:25]
  5. Nyama musango  [9:42]
  6. Dande  [10:07]
  7. Mbavarira  [7:43]
  8. Mukatiende  [9:29]

Additional information

Title Courage Njenge – Solo Gandanga Tuning Mbira 2002
SKU music-3413
Dimensions N/A
Product Format

CD, Download

Categories ,
Ensemble Type
Music Tuning
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