Imbwa Yangu Machena Mbira Piece Intensive

Description

Imbwa Yangu Machena is a traditional Shona song used to call “mashave ekuvhima”, hunting spirits that help one to get what one needs in life. The song title literally means My Dog “White Dog”, although some say it refers to a white hunting dog, and others say it refers to a black and white spotted hunting dog. Tracks 1 and 2 are village singing groups; track 4 is njari (another type of Shona mbira) and singers; and all other tracks are mbira, with and without singing. Because Imbwa Yangu Machena is a vocal song, each mbira player arranges it on the instrument quite differently. May you find all you need in life! [Total time: 73:21]