Dandemutande

Tracks:

• 1. Kumatendera (performed by Mbira Dzenharira) (8:00) Listen
• 2. Nhamo Zvakare (performed by Thomas Mapfumo) (6:05) Listen
• 3. Silina Musango (performed by Samite) (4:18) Listen
• 4. Oxam (performed by Mahube) (4:16)
• 5. Chemutengure (performed by Ephat Mujuru & Dumisani Maraire) (5:58)
• 6. Nhasi (performed by Andy Brown & The Storm with Adam Chisvo) (6:44)
• 7. Ndinderere (performed by Stella Rambisai Chiweshe) (4:56)
• 8. Mai (performed by Chiwoniso Maraire) (5:49)
• 9. Aripo Ari Kununa (performed by Mike Mopo & Zinawa) (4:54)
• 10. Mutserendende (performed by Max Mapfumo & Doripo Crew) (5:34)
• 11. Tambo (performed by Temba Manjononjo Neteerai Chivanhu Sounds) (3:46)
• 12. Nyasha (performed by Nyemako Mbira Crew) (4:31)
• 13. Masiya Ndaita (performed by Mhuri Yekwa Gwenhere) (3:55)
• 14. Melody (performed by Pops Mohamed) (3:51)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Andy Brown, Adam Chisvo, Stella Rambisai Chiweshe, Doripo Crew, Mhuri Yekwa Gwenhere, Mahube, Temba Manjononjo, Max Mapfumo, Thomas Mapfumo, Chiwoniso Maraire, Dumisani Maraire, Mbira Dzenharira, Pops Mohamed, Mike Mopo, Ephat Mujuru, Nyemako Mbira Crew, Samite, Zinawa.

Originally released in 1977 as Africa: Shona Mbira Music. Recorded in Mondoro & Highfields, Zimbabwe by Paul Berliner.

Tracks:

• 1. Nhemamusasa/Instrumental Excerpt I (Nhemamusasa) (2:36)
• 2. Nhemamusasa/Instrumental Excerpt II (Nhemamusasa) (1:45)
• 3. Dande (3:48)
• 4. Taireva (Version I) (Taireva) (5:15)
• 5. Shumba (3:00)
• 6. Nyamamusango (2:58)
• 7. Chaminuka We (4:56)

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

hosho, mbira, vocals.

Tracks:

• 1. Chinoshamisa (performed by Temba Kumbula)
• 2. Mudiyadiya Mudiyadiya (performed by Samson Madzivanyika)
• 3. Sekuru Ndokumbirawo Mari (performed by Temba Kumbula, Zivanai Kumbula)
• 4. Title Unknown (performed by Gideon Musunge)
• 5. Chandaita (performed by Temba Kumbula)
• 6. Musaita Jeyi (performed by Temba Kumbula, Zivanai Kumbula)
• 7. Title Unknown (performed by Gideon Musunge)
• 8. Kombo (performed by Samson Madzivanyika)
• 9. Mudzimu Hautengwi (performed by Temba Kumbula, Mrs. Maghidii)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Temba Kumbula, Zivanai Kumbula, Samson Madzivanyika, Mrs. Maghidii, Gideon Musunge.

Tracks:

• 1. Shanje (performed by Mhuri Makonese)
• 2. Baba Munyaradzi (performed by Mhuri Yekwa Madonochirwa)
• 3. Nyamaropa (performed by Mhuri Yekwa Zhakata)
• 4. Ngoto Yakaipa (performed by Mhuri Yekwa Chiboora)
• 5. Hanga Ndeyangu (performed by Nyadzonya Mbira Sounds)
• 6. Ngatinamate (performed by Mhuri Yekwa Madonochirwa)
• 7. Tateguru (performed by Mhuri Makonese)
• 8. Tamba Yako (performed by Temba Manjonjo Neteererai Chivanhu Sounds)
• 9. Kariga Mombe (performed by Mhuri Makonese)
• 10. Masiya Ndaita (performed by Mhuri Yekwa Gwenhere)
• 11. Kubatana (performed by Temba Manjonjo Neteererai)
• 12. Mahororo (performed by Mhuri Makonese)
• 13. Unosevenzepiko? (performed by Mhuri Yekwa Gwenhere)
• 14. Pidigori (performed by Mhuri Yekwa Chiboora)
• 15. Rozi (performed by Nyadzonya Mbira Sounds)
• 16. Nhangabwe Varoora (performed by Mhuri Makonese)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Mhuri Yekwa Chiboora, Mhuri Yekwa Gwenhere, Mhuri Yekwa Madonochirwa, Mhuri Makonese, Temba Manjonjo Neteererai, Temba Manjonjo Neteererai Chivanhu Sounds, Nyadzonya Mbira Sounds, Mhuri Yekwa Zhakata.

Traditional Shona mbira music from Zimbabwe intertwines with British jazz and new music in this project which celebrates the human journeys that follow the centuries old migrations of swifts and swallows between Europe and southern Africa. Words to songs by Will Menter and Musaemura Zimunya.

Tracks:

• 1. Pay Money
• 2. Ngirande - England
• 3. Gonamombe Rerume
• 4. Hope - Dreams
• 5. Tidewatching
• 6. Chipembere
• 7. A Wife of Freedom
• 8. Come and See
• 9. Strong Winds
• 10. I'll Be There Before You
• 11. Got To Do My Best
• 12. Soft Landings
• 13. Mbada - Leopard

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

chipendani, double bass, drum kit, guitar, hosho, karimba, long flute, mbira, ngoma, saxophone, slate marimba, vocals.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Julian Dale, Chartwell Dutiro, Newmas Kunatsa, Abi Lathes, Erin MacDonnell, Will Menter, Chris Mhlanga, Henry Shaftoe.

All tracks are performed on mbira by Zimbabwean performers — Frank Ngomba, Tafaneyi (David) Gweshe, and Mhuri yekwa Muchena — except for “Mbira” (Nyamaropa) which the Kevin Volans Ensemble performs as a harpsichord duet with hosho.

Tracks:

• 1. Chipembere (performed by Mhuri yekwa Muchena)
• 2. Saranharike (performed by Frank Ngomba)
• 3. Nyama Kumambure (performed by Tafaneyi Gweshe)
• 4. Nhemamusasa (performed by Mhuri yekwa Muchena)
• 5. Mbiringo (performed by Tafaneyi Gweshe)
• 6. Marenje (performed by Mhuri yekwa Muchena)
• 7. Mahororo (performed by Mhuri yekwa Muchena)
• 8. Chaminuka (performed by Tafaneyi Gweshe)
• 9. Serevende (performed by Mhuri yekwa Muchena)
• 10. Mbira (Nyamaropa) (performed by Kevin Volans Ensemble)

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

harpsichord, hosho, mbira, vocals.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Tafaneyi Gweshe, Mhuri yekwa Muchena, Frank Ngomba, Kevin Volans, Kevin Volans Ensemble.

At last, Elektra/Nonesuch has re-released on CD and tape this 1973 audio companion to Paul Berliner’s book, The Soul of Mbira. Not merely a good listen, this album is important historically, including performances by mbira masters who have passed on such as John Kunaka and Mujuru Muchatera. The nine cuts provide examples of several types of mbira: 22-, 23-, 24-, and 25-key mbira dzavadzimu, 26-key matepe, 35-key njari, and 17-key ndimba. Recorded in Zimbabwe by Paul Berliner.

Tracks:

• 1. Nhemamusasa (performed by Mhuri yekwa Rwizi) (7:04)
• 2. Taireva (performed by Erick & Mondreck Muchena) (4:02)
• 3. Nyamaropa (performed by Mhuri yekwa Rwizi) (6:19)
• 4. Kuyadya Hove Kune Mazove (performed by Gibson Utsvoma, Joseph Katvayire, Mrs. Fatsika, & Garage Nyamudya) (4:25)
• 5. Mbiriviri (performed by Simon Mashoko) (5:54)
• 6. Nhimutimu (performed by John Kunaka & Cosmas Magaya) (3:58)
• 7. Nyamaropa ye Vava Mushonga (performed by Muchatera Mujuru) (5:00)
• 8. Dangurangu (performed by Mubayiwa Bandambira) (4:24)
• 9. Kumakudo (performed by Simon Mashoko) (3:07)

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

hosho, mbira, vocals.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Mubayiwa Bandambira, Mrs. Fatsika, Joseph Katvayire, John Kunaka, Cosmas Magaya, Simon Mashoko, Erick Muchena, Mondreck Muchena, Muchatera Mujuru, Garage Nyamudya, Mhuri yekwa Rwizi, Gibson Utsvoma.