10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MBIRA»
Discover the use of
mbira in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
mbira and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Soul of
Mbira: Music and Traditions of the Shona People ...
Originally published: Berkeley: University of California Press, c1978, in series: Perspectives on southern Africa; 26.
2
Zimbabwean
Mbira Music on an International Stage: Chartwell ...
Dutiro brings seemingly disparate performance practices together in response to
his multiple positions as a Shona musician, Zimbabwean performer, professional
mbira player, teacher, traveller, and descendant of his ancestors. It is tempting ...
Mr Chartwell Dutiro, Professor Keith Howard, 2013
3
Music as Social Life: The Politics of Participation
In normal Shona mbira performance the sound of the hosho rattles is so loud that
the details of the mbira parts are obscured. This is fine in situations where people
are dancing, since the hosho provide much of the rhythmic drive of the music.
4
The Traditional
Mbira on Stage: A Study of Contemporary ...
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In Eastern and Southern Africa there are many kinds of mbira, usually accompanied by the hosho. Among the Shona there are three that are very popular (see Shona music). The Mbira is usually classified as part of the lamellaphone family.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, John McBrewster, 2010
6
The Performing Arts: Music and Dance
ROBERT KAUFFMAN The mbira or sanza, a plucked lamellaphone (hand-piano)
unique to Africa and African-related areas, presents some unique challenges to
those interested in assessing the aesthetic characteristics of African music.
John Blacking, Joann W. Kealiinohomoku, 1979
7
Articles on Southern African Musical Instruments, Including: ...
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8
Global Minstrels: Voices of World Music
In those days, the urbanites dancing in Harare's nightclubs had little interest in
the gentle sound of the mbira, and the style was actively discouraged by the
colonial government. “Now they are playing African music there,” Mujuru says, “
but in ...
9
Articles on Equatoguinean Music, Including:
Mbira, Hijas Del ...
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10
Warriors: Spiritually Engaged
Enzo had created the 'Fina Mbira' a multi-level version of the mbira. After he had
played it, Ron immediately phoned Cyril and held the receiver out as Enzo
played. Cyril became quite excited. At Cyril's request Enzo traveled to New
Orleans ...
Queenae Taylor Mulvihill, 2006
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MBIRA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
mbira is used in the context of the following news items.
Opposition Zunde Party Says Zimbabwe Needs a Fresh a Start, Will …
The party, led by Farai Mbira, was officially launched in Harare in May this year and says it is seized with restoring justice, rule of law and ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Jah Prayzah rakes in $60 000 a month
I visited him and discovered that he had a mbira instrument, which he had discarded, it was actually just lying outside being weather-beaten. «Nehanda Radio, Jul 15»
Pops Mohamed and Dave Reynolds music dining
... with Pop's exploring the rich sounds of Kora, Mbira, Khoisan Bow and various percussion effects and Dave enticing with his unique steelpan ... «Artslink.co.za News, Jul 15»
Taking Another Short Break, Cdes
When mbira musician Chiwoniso Maraire died in 2013, Dangarembga was swift to blame the government and "some embassies of some ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Zimbabwe opposition victims of naivety, greed and betrayal – Mbira
By Farai Mbira. Zimbabwe has failed to progress from the illusion of independence to the reality of freedom because of betrayal; firstly by ZANU ... «Nehanda Radio, Jul 15»
'Nyamubaya Was Working On Biography'
Besides being a prolific writer, the late artist was a mbira player and contributed to poetry anthologies and short stories. Despite coming out of ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
#LifeIsMusic: Here are 5 modern musical instruments you've never …
Prepare to be blown away by the musical genius of instruments like the Hang, Array Mbira, Sharpsichord, Zeusaphone and Gameleste. Hang. «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
Malawi Young Company Launches 'Visit Likoma Island initiative'
... the St Peters Anglican Cathedral. Others can also have a chance to see monkeys, mbira, otters among other beautiful water and forest birds. «The Maravi Post, Jul 15»
Real taste of Zimbabwe is surprisingly familiar
As Wilbert and I arrive, shortly past 9:30pm, the space is exploding with Mbira music. There's a man sitting on a Dzavadzimu, a wooden board ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
Neo-Nazi Dreams of the Pacific Northwest Becoming Rhodesia
Indeed, the community of mbira and marimba musicians in this region is so considerable, thanks to the influence of the late master musician ... «TheStranger.com, Jul 15»
