| 1. Dangurangu |
| 2. Chirombo/Mhondoro |
| 3. Chamakanda |
| 4. Mbira Yangu |
| 5. Song for Peace |
| 6. Mudzimu |
| 7. Ta Tenda |
Editorial Reviews
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
Ancient Wisdom: Songs and Fables from Zimbabwe,Ephat Mujuru,Wonderground Oz,Africa,African Folk,Afro-Pop,Int'l & World Music,Mbira,Pop,South Africa,World Music,Zimbabwe
Average customer rating:
|
Ancient Wisdom: Songs and Fables from Zimbabwe
Ephat Mujuru Manufacturer: Wonderground Oz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000006OQ5 Release Date: 1998-09-15 |
Tracks:
- Dangurangu
- Chirombo/Mhondoro
- Chamakanda
- Mbira Yangu
- Song for Peace
- Mudzimu
- Ta Tenda
Amazon.com
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 GrubbCustomer Reviews:
The Greatest Memory of Ephat.......2002-05-04
World Music:
- Art of the Flamenco
- Aus Oberkrain Kommit Die Musik [Import]
- Awards for World Music
- Bats' I Son: Music of Chiapas Highlands Mexico
- Best of Bollywood: the Gold Collection [Import]
- Best of [Import]
- Bihag / Desh [Live]
- Brinsley Schwarz
- Canadian Tribute [Import]
- Celtic Knights
World Music
Live from Earth/Wide Awake in Dreamland [Original recording remastered] [Import]
Jam Session: Coast to Coast/Jammin' at Condon's
Anormaal Nederlands Peil [Import]
Bass Lo+Slo, Vol. 2 [Explicit Lyrics]
Complete Million Dollar Session [Import]
Alibi [Import] [Original recording remastered]
An Evening With [Import] [Original recording remastered]
And You Know That [CD-single] [Explicit Lyrics]