Ancient Wisdom: Songs and Fables from Zimbabwe [Import]

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The mbira, a thumb piano from Zimbabwe, is an instrument used for trance induction and healing--it soothes the soul, accompanies storytellers, and inspires children and elders to dance. On this recording the mbira is in the hands of a master, Ephat Mujuru, who plays ancient traditional songs and his own compositions. Dumisani Maraire joins in on "Chirombo/Mhondoro," playing hosho (gourd shakers) and singing. On "Chamakanda Ephat" Mujuru plays mbira and tells, in English, the humorous folktale of the man with big ears, a story that teaches the value of honesty and integrity. The solo instrumentals on this release really shine--on the surface they are simple and repetitive, but they subtly shift and quietly reveal depths of mystery in the music. --Jeff Grubb

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Average customer rating: The Greatest Memory of Ephat

Ancient Wisdom: Songs and Fables from Zimbabwe Ephat Mujuru Manufacturer: Wonderground Oz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zimbabwe | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Africa | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Africa | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000006OQ5 Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

1. Dangurangu
2. Chirombo/Mhondoro
3. Chamakanda
4. Mbira Yangu
5. Song for Peace
6. Mudzimu
7. Ta Tenda

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The mbira, a thumb piano from Zimbabwe, is an instrument used for trance induction and healing--it soothes the soul, accompanies storytellers, and inspires children and elders to dance. On this recording the mbira is in the hands of a master, Ephat Mujuru, who plays ancient traditional songs and his own compositions. Dumisani Maraire joins in on "Chirombo/Mhondoro," playing hosho (gourd shakers) and singing. On "Chamakanda Ephat" Mujuru plays mbira and tells, in English, the humorous folktale of the man with big ears, a story that teaches the value of honesty and integrity. The solo instrumentals on this release really shine--on the surface they are simple and repetitive, but they subtly shift and quietly reveal depths of mystery in the music. --Jeff Grubb

Customer Reviews:

The Greatest Memory of Ephat.......2002-05-04

This CD is a perfect introduction to Mbira music, one of Zimbabwe's great gifts to the world. Ephat Mujuru was a master. He set the standard for all mbira players in Zimbabwe until his tragic death in 2001. Thus album will give the listener a good idea of why Ephat was so loved, and how he used his music to bring people together.

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