Katsanzaira Tuning Collection – Forward Kwenda 2000
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Description
Katsanzaira is a sweet high mbira tuning — the name refers to the first gentle rain before a storm hits. The Dorian mode intervals of this tuning give a haunting flavor to many mbira pieces. This recording includes standards from the ancient Shona mbira repertoire, and an unusual piece, Zvarambwa, which has a 22 beat cycle consisting of three phrases of 8, 6, and 8 beats. Listen to Dangurangu and see if you can tell when Forward is no longer there and the spirits are playing mbira! And Taireva yepasi is an oh, so sweet favorite. [Total time: 79:59]
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Tracks
- Nyama musango [12:47]
- Taireva yepasi [10:00]
- Nhema musasa [11:40]
- Shumba [5:36]
- Zvarambwa [11:27]
- Nyama musango [5:02]
- Dangurangu [23:08]






