Ephat Mujuru & Spirit of the People Archives Vol. 1: 1981-1983
$20.00
Available as download
Description
These are wonderful classic recordings of the mbira group that featured Ephat Mujuru, together with ‘Sekuru Gora’ Thomas Wadarwa on lead vocals. These were the first recordings to make mavembe, also known as gandanga, tuning widely known in Zimbabwe. Some tracks are played solo by Ephat on njari. 2 older tracks of Ephat with Mhuri yekwaMujuru are also included in this archive. Proceeds support Ephat’s children and Sekuru Gora’s widow. [Total time: 69:00]
Tracks
- Chipembere [4:43]
- Marenje [6:47]
- Guru uswa [3:59]
- Ndoziva ripi [4:09]
- Bangidza ‘Bangidza raMutota’ [5:22]
- Muzazananda [5:37]
- Dangu rangu [3:47]
- Nhema musasa [4:53]
- Mbavarira [5:52]
- Kuenda Mbire [5:45]
- Dande ‘MuDande’ [5:54]
- Nyama musango [5:19]
- Mbavarira ‘Danga mumvuri’ [3:22]
- Muka tiende ‘Gumi remiseve’ [3:28]
Additional information
Title | Ephat Mujuru & Spirit of the People Archives Vol. 1: 1981-1983 |
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SKU | music-1704-download |
Product Format | Download |
Categories | Audio Recordings, All the Music, New Releases |
Ensemble Type | Mbira group (mbiras, vocals, hosho) |
Music Tuning | Mavembe/Gandanga |
Players | Mhuri yekwaChaminuka, Mhuri yekwaMujuru, Spirit of the People, Ephat Mujuru, Thomas Wadarwa |