Dandemutande

Tracks:

• 1. Man'gombe (performed by Giya Marimba) (4:10) Listen
• 2. Nongani (performed by Gingirikani) (3:24) Listen
• 3. Ingxoxo (performed by Amampondo) (4:41) Listen
• 4. Luvuyo (performed by Heshoo Beshoo) (3:36)
• 5. Phambili (performed by Jika Marimba Vibes) (7:33)
• 6. Sweet Lovey (performed by Akwaaba) (2:56)
• 7. Makanani (performed by Afrida Marimba Band) (3:37)
• 8. Ha U Fela (performed by Kholeho Mosala) (4:20)
• 9. N'ga Funk (performed by Brice Wassy with Lansana Diabate) (6:03)
• 10. Diali Kunda (performed by Cissoko with Kouyate Lansine) (5:28)
• 11. Sasenzi Na? (performed by Amampondo) (8:16)
• 12. Mavuka (performed by Soweto Percussion Ensemble) (4:04)
• 13. Ndinolila (performed by Map Marimba Band) (4:02)
• 14. Mama Africa (performed by Afrida Marimba Band) (4:32)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Afrida Marimba Band, Akwaaba, Amampondo, Heshoo Beshoo, Cissoko, Lansana Diabate, Gingirikani, Giya Marimba, Jika Marimba Vibes, Kouyate Lansine, Map Marimba Band, Kholeho Mosala, Soweto Percussion Ensemble, Brice Wassy.

Kite Giedraitis has been playing african marimba since 1987 and teaching since 1989. All these bands (and several others) arose from his marimba classes, most are still studying from him. He made this CD to record his arrangements of traditional and popular songs. Look for an upcoming CD by his marimba/mbira group Fools In Paradise.

Nabi Camara is a griot from Guinea who has played the balafon and djembe since age three. He has performed with Les Merveilles de Guinee, Bala et ses Baladins, Les Ballets Africains de Guinee, Mande Yagha and Fatala. Since then, Nabi has travelled the world performing the sweet melodies of the Mandingo people and sharing his rich culture. He is currently based in Seattle.

Tracks:

• 1. Mbube (Wimoweh) (performed by Duduluza; composed by Solomon Linda) (4:16)
• 2. Kembendu (performed by White Rhino; From the Susu people of Guinea.) (4:10)
• 3. In The Mood (performed by Flying Safari Ants) (5:16)
• 4. Kolong Kuma (The horn of the new train) (performed by Flying Safari Ants; A Malinke song celebrating the coming of modern transportation to rural Guinea.) (6:13)
• 5. Jamaica Farewell (performed by Bongozozo) (3:36)
• 6. Nhemamusasa (performed by White Rhino) (4:53)
• 7. La Bamba (performed by Duduluza) (4:19)
• 8. The River (performed by Zimba!) (6:25)
• 9. Kolaperbir (The mouse is chasing the cat) (performed by Zimba!; from the pentatonic marimba tradition of the Lobi & Dagari peoples of Ghana.) (3:33)
• 10. Kusuva Musha (Missing home) (performed by Eurimba) (5:37)
• 11. Day-O (performed by Born On Tuesday) (6:34)
• 12. Yuwi Maiwe (performed by Basa Basa) (3:34)
• 13. Anansi (Itsy Bitsy Spider) (performed by Born on Tuesday) (3:04)

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

balafon, hosho, marimba, steel drum, vocals.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Basa Basa, Bongozozo, Born On Tuesday, Bev Bow, Carol Brown, Sethyn Bryan, Nabi Camara, Kathy Carlson, Chuck Cheek, Phyllis Chones-Colvett, Chris Christian, Sherry Costar, Duduluza, Bill Duncan, Kathy Duttlinger, Neal Duttlinger, Susan Elowson, Eurimba, Brenda Felber, Kevin Finkle, Flying Safari Ants, John Frenzel, Wanda Frenzel, Kite Giedraitis, Andrea Goss, Larry Goss, Rose Grabowski, Barb Grant, Lynn Greanleaf, Linsel Greene, LeAnna Hegland, Roberta Hegland, Laurie Jordan, Lynne Kay, Ron Kay, Jacob Kenna, Solomon Linda, Laura Mackie, Linda McIntyre, Judy McLean, Mark McLean, Lois Miller, Marquetta Mitchell, Tey Morris, Bob Mosier, Wendy Paine, Jeff Powers, Ann Puig, Stephanie Quirk, Alessandra Ricci, Rick Sadle, Sam Sadle, Lea Shapiro, Kelly Sheeley, Summer Simon, Richard Stein, Susan Terry, Sue Thornton, Lida Van Geest, Liane Wadnizak, White Rhino, Jodi Windwalker, Zimba!.

Recorded live on November 6 of last year, this CD is the third in a series that began with the first Inland Sea fest in 1997. The recording is dedicated to Baba Chi, Dumisani Maraire, inspirer and teacher to many of the festival participants. Dumi passed away just a short two weeks after the festival. He is remembered here with performances by Njuzu Marimba of four of his arrangements. Njuzu also is heard in their collaboration with Bellingham’s 60-voice Kulshan Chorus in Siyakudumisa and Maculele (a Brazilian piece). An excerpt of Erica Azim’s mbira performance of Nyamaropa hints at what can be heard more fully on her recent CD Mbira: Healing Music of Zimbabwe. Erica also joins in singing with Linc Nqobizazi Mkwananzi behind a performance of Torai Mapadzi, with Limpopo Marimba on the keys. Erica also contributes a vocal on Taisirewa, performed by Marimba Muzuva and friends. One Muzuvan, Ted Wright, is also heard on chipendani playing Ndabaiwa Danererwa Chamu Changu. A portion of royalties from the sale of this CD will go to the Dumi’s family. May the tradition continue!

Tracks:

• 1. Maculele (performed by Kulshan Chorus, Njuzu Marimba)
• 2. Yuwi Maiwe (performed by Njuzu Marimba)
• 3. Sabhuku (performed by Sequimarimba)
• 4. Nyamaropa (performed by Erica Azim)
• 5. Torai Mapadzi (performed by Limpopo Marimba, Erica Azim, Linc Nqobizazi Mkwananzi)
• 6. Tozarire (performed by Njuzu Marimba)
• 7. Taisirewa (Taireva) (We used to tell you) (performed by Marimba Muzuzva & Erica Azim)
• 8. Sekuru Joe (Uncle Joe) (performed by Njuzu Marimba)
• 9. Ndabaiwa Danererwa Chamu Changu (performed by Ted Wright)
• 10. Mweya (Breath or Spirit) (performed by Njuzu Marimba)
• 11. Siyakudumisa (performed by Kulshan Chorus, Njuzu Marimba)

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

chipendani, hosho, marimba, mbira, vocals.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Judith Alexander, Katie Askew, Erica Azim, Graham Burdekin, Leslie Campbell, Judith Carter, Ona Connon, Chris Coulter, Robert Dill, Bill Griffin, Julie Jaman, Deborah Johnsen, Rhonda Karis, Sherry Kirkvold, Kulshan Chorus, Jessica Lainson, Linda Landkamer, Dave Le Roux, Limpopo Marimba, Marimba Muzuva, Heidi Mattern, Linc Nqobizazi Mkwananzi, Njuzu Marimba, Sandy Ockenden, Rick Palmer, Carrie Rodlend, Rick Rodlend, Martha Rudersdorf, Mark Sabella, Stacy Sabella, Dean Samuel, Sequimarimba, Stan Sitnik, Margie Smith, Joyce Stilwell, Guy Tauscher, Karin Tauscher, Wally Trial, Judy Trost, Ja Wallin, Ted Wright.

Highlights of the first Inland Sea Marimba Festival, held November 1, 1997 in Port Townsend, Washington, USA.

Tracks:

• 1. Zomba (jam)
• 2. Chipendani (performed by Juba Marimba)
• 3. Amaxoxo/Rainforest (Amaxoxo) (performed by Whidbey Island Marimba)
• 4. Warigamukono (performed by Limpopo)
• 5. Question & Answer (performed by Maranzi)
• 6. Zendekaiwa (performed by Yesango)
• 7. Muti Wa Mbuya (Muti Wambuya) (performed by Sequimarimba)
• 8. Kyrie's Summersault Song (performed by Marimba Muzuva)
• 9. Taiserewa (Taireva) (jam)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Limpopo, Maranzi, Juba Marimba, Marimba Muzuva, Sequimarimba, Whidbey Island Marimba, Yesango.

Marimba Muzuva, Penga Marimba, Musasa Marimba Ensemble, and Tute Chigamba, with vocals by Chris Berry and Sheree Seretse.

Tracks:

• 1. Chemwanyera
• 2. Matamba
• 3. Chemtengure (Chemutengure)
• 4. Mukomo
• 5. Nyamamusango (mbira)
• 6. Nyamamusango
• 7. Hapana
• 8. Amaxoxo/Rainforest (Amaxoxo)
• 9. Leopard Finds a New Home

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

hosho, marimba, mbira, vocals.