Shumba yatubwete Mbira Piece Intensive

Description

Shumba yatubwete (‘the non-violent lion’) is a piece from the 1,000-year old Shona mbira repertoire played in ceremonies. In traditional Shona culture, a lion which behaves in a peaceful, helpful way is one which houses a powerful tribal guardian spirit, a mhondoro. [Total time: 66:15]