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Mazai Mbira Group Archives Vol. 1: 1985-1986

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In Zimbabwe during the 1980’s, this was the second group to be widely known for their mbira playing in mavembe (gandanga) tuning, with excellent singing. [Total time: 78:21]

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Tracks

  1. Taireva yekare “Madzinzinzi”  [5:51]
  2. Nyama musango “Cheuvhimi”  [6:16]
  3. Shumba  [6:15]
  4. Tibayane  [6:00]
  5. Mbavarira “Vavarira”  [6:14]
  6. Bangidza  [6:09]
  7. Dande “Mucheka wakasunga beta”  [6:55]
  8. Taireva “Gomba revazungu”  [6:57]
  9. Kariga mombe  [7:01]
  10. Muka tiende  [6:57]
  11. Chapungu  [6:51]
  12. Marovha  [6:50]

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