Nhema Musasa 2003 Mbira Piece Intensive
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Description
Nhema musasa is a piece from the over 1,000-year old Shona mbira repertoire played in ceremonies — perhaps the most popular mbira song in Zimbabwe! The title means ‘building a temporary shelter.’ Enjoy the variety of these recordings made during one month of 2003 in Zimbabwe. [Total time: 79:46]
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Tracks
- Nhema musasa [9:42]
- Tavengwa Chikupo [5:29]
- Nhema musasa [6:00]
- Nhema musasa [4:29]
- Nhema musasa [5:30]
- Nhema musasa [5:29]
- Nhema musasa [5:29]
- Sungano Mbira Group [5:29]
- Nhema musasa [4:06]
- Nhema musasa [4:46]
- Rushanga Mbira Group [5:30]
- Nhema musasa [5:19]
- Nhema musasa [5:20]
- Nhema musasa [6:06]
Additional information
| Title | Nhema Musasa 2003 Mbira Piece Intensive |
|---|---|
| SKU | music-3902 |
| Product Format |






