Shumba yangwasha/Shumba yemukuwasha Mbira Piece Intensive
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Description
Shumba yaNgwasha, or Shumba yemukuwasha, is a piece from the over 1,000-year old Shona mbira repertoire played at ceremonies. The meaning of the song refers to a son-in-law or brother-in-law who works very hard. [Total time: 66:53]
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Tracks
- Forward Kwenda 2002 [10:10]
- Musekiwa Chingodza 1998 [6:10]
- Tute Chigamba 1991 [2:06]
- Ephat Mujuru 1974 [6:08]
- Tute Chigamba 1994 [2:57]
- Fungai Mujuru 2000 [4:14]
- Erica Azim 1992 [8:35]
- Washington & William 1968 [3:37]
- Sam & Stanley Chigumbu [5:31]
- Forward Kwenda & Elfidgio Chiweshe [3:07]
- Newton Gwara & Tera Kutya [9:27]
- Sam Chigumbu & Isaac Seremwe [3:58]






