Podcasts about Mbira

African musical instrument of the lamellophone family

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Ocora, Couleurs du monde
L'univers de Stella Chiweshe, reine de la mbira

Ocora, Couleurs du monde

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 60:07


durée : 01:00:07 - L'univers de Stella Chiweshe, reine de la mbira - par : Aliette de Laleu - La musicienne zimbabwéenne Stella Chiweshe est morte le 20 janvier 2023. Elle aura consacré sa vie à la musique, notamment à travers sa pratique de la mbira, instrument traditionnel du peuple shona. Pour lui rendre hommage, nous invitons Camille Bokhobza, musicien et ancien apprenti auprès d'elle. - réalisé par : Max James

African Renaissance
African Renaissance - Zimbabwe Music Genres

African Renaissance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 28:08


The show features songs that showcase some of Zimbabwe's genres of music including Jiti, Sungura, Kanindo, Mbira and Zimdancehall

Mixtures
Mixtures 16x05 HopeMasike+MomiMaiga+JoanaDark+Skatalites

Mixtures

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 53:19


Aquesta setmana comencem amb el nou disc de Hope Masike des de Zimbàbue amb el que la cantant, bailarina i intèrpret de la Mbira recull tota la riquesa de la música de l'Àfrica austral, seguim amb els singles del nou disc de Momi Maiga, la descoberta del debut de Joana Dark i la seva lectura del folclore cantat i l'electrònica i acabem amb el proper concert de la gira dels 60 anys de Skatalites.

PodVan
Ep42 - The Collectors: "Your Dead Cat Is Not An Artefact"

PodVan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 70:45


In this special episode, Rabbit dives into the fascinating world of collectors! Broadcasting from the beautiful Umina Beach, we explore the unique stories and collections of our guests right outside the Surf Life Saving Club.We cover:Harrison's incredible Back to the Future memorabilia, including a 1:6 scale DeLorean and original movie props.Hannah's experiences running an auction house, from antique beer steins to unexpected finds like taxidermy and rare collectibles.Tammy's quirky collection of Kmart socks, which has grown over seven years and now has tripled in value.Joanne's extensive musical instrument collection, featuring rare items like a Harpejji and Mbira, and her journey back to music for mental health.Join us for a heartwarming and entertaining journey into the minds of collectors. Whether it's movie memorabilia, musical instruments, or even Kmart socks, this episode celebrates the passion and dedication behind every collection.Stay Connected:WebsiteFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramPatreonTikTokYouTubeDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Spotify! Your support helps us bring more of this content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Always Abounding
Always Abounding from Mbira

Always Abounding

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 50:28


Always Abounding from Mbira --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-stensaas/support

Circle Sanctuary Network Podcasts
Songs of African Pagans

Circle Sanctuary Network Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 48:00


An overview and introduction to the music of the Shona people of West Africa, especially the Mbira instrument. Guest host: Steven Curtin

The World Fusion Show
Ep #168 Mark Stone - Array Mbira player and composer

The World Fusion Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 28:03


Ep #168 with Mark Allan Stone, Array Mbira player and composer. Mark plays a new and very unusual instrument - the Array Mbira. It is based on the mbira (kalimba) from Zimbabwe and South Africa but it has been expanded to have 120 tines. You can play in any key and modulate keys freely. The instrument was invented by Fred Wesley and is not yet played by many people. Mark also plays marimba, gyil (balafon) and other African percussion instruments. He is deeply inspired by his Ghananian mentor Bernard Woma who played the gyil and one of his pieces is featured on this episode. Mark teaches a World Music class at a college in Michigan. For most of you this will be your first time hearing the Array Mbira. Enjoy! A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602329/videos/594001489530165 YouTube: https://youtu.be/oKswj30-k_w Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-168-mark-stone-array-mbira-player-and-composer

Afropop Worldwide
Spiritual Journeys: The Soul of Mbira

Afropop Worldwide

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 59:04


In 1999, almost 30 years before ethnomusicologist Paul Berliner began his research on Zimbabwean mbira music, he organized a U.S. tour with mbira artists he had worked with over the years. Billed as the Mbira Masters of Zimbabwe, the ensemble presented Shona spiritual music as never before on American stages. Revered vocalists Hakurotwi Mude and Beulah Dyoko fronted an ensemble that also included Cosmas Magaya, Chaka Chawasarira and Berliner himself. Afropop Worldwide documented the tour and took it as an opportunity to take a deep dive into one of the most beautiful traditional music traditions in Africa. Produced by Banning Eyre. APWW #327

New Music by Karlheinz Essl
Sequitur XIV (2009) for kalimba and live-electronics

New Music by Karlheinz Essl

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 11:51


Sequitur XIV was written for the Hamburg-based pianist and performer Jennifer Hymer and sets the thumb piano in focus. This instrument, named ‘Mbira' in Africa, was discovered in the middle of the 20th Century from the British ethnomusicologist Hugh Tracey, who developed out of it a standardized western instrument named ‘kalimba', and let it be produced industrially. In contrast to the African original, this western new construction is tuned diatonically. First I tried to approach the instrument like a child in that I pushed away all knowledge about the high art of Mbira-practice to the side. What did I see before me? A trapezoidal shaped wooden box with metal blades of differing lengths that were fastened over a sound hole in the middle. After I examined the sound possibilities of the kalimba's body through rubbing, scratching and knocking, I attached a contact microphone to its surface and sent the sounds through the same computer program that I had developed for the other “Sequitur” compositions. Suddenly everything became enchanted: the canonic layering of my knocking and scraping noises compressed themselves into a polyrhythmic layering and I felt myself being transported to the south of Africa where the African musicians play this instrument in ensemble and thereby produce a highly complex polyphony which the Viennese musicologist Gerhard Kubik described as “inherent patterns.” Only later I dedicated myself to the metal tines and through the help of live electronic manipulation found means and ways to dig out an ongoing diatonic. After many months of free experimenting, I was finally able to write a concisely written score for Jennifer Hymer, which turned my summing-ups of this instrument into a sound journey. https://www.essl.at/works/sequitur/sequitur-14.html

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Ashdown Forest podcast
Episode 4, with Dave Goulson and Sam Lee

Ashdown Forest podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 43:25


Tom and Eka revel in a moth bonanza … ‘Conservation Hero' Dave Goulson (Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex) sees a world in a cowpat … and musician Sam Lee rhapsodises about Nightingales.Please support us by subscribing/following us and leaving a review.Podcast webpageCharlie Rose, presenter, BBC South East Today:'Brilliant podcast. Compulsory listening for everyone - ought to be on prescription for busy digital lives.'Isabella Tree, rewilding pioneer:'This podcast is a total delight and an immersion in nature itself.'We are producing these podcasts to enhance visitors' appreciation and understanding of Ashdown Forest and to connect people back to nature. We have been fortunate to receive a generous contribution from a local individual towards this episode of the podcast. We are still actively looking for sponsors for future issues, so please get in touch: ashdownpodcast@gmail.com.@AshdownPodcastTwitterInstagramProducer: Eka MorganGuitar: Jared ThodeArtwork: Carry AkroydTechnical support: David KittoHoverfly sound effect: Simon ElliottGrasshopper sound: Baudewijn OdéMusic extracts:The Garden of England (Seeds of Love) from Sam Lee's ‘Old Wow' album.Singing with Nightingales collaborators: Sam Lee on Shruti Box followed by Anna Mudeka on vocals and Mbira.

NpointCom
Les blogueurs tchadiens au Sommet des blogueurs du Cameroun

NpointCom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 4:01


NpointCom : Les Capsules - C'est le quatrième et avant-dernier jour du Sommet des blogueurs du Cameroun. Un rendez-vous qui cette année connaît la présence remarquée des membres de l'Association des blogueurs du Tchad. Dans cette capsule, je donne la parole à Mahmoud Sabir, le vice-président de cette asso. Et aussi à Wating Yodé Gogne et à Abba Issa Fressou, qui sont aussi membres de cette association. Musique : MBira - KomarNejanko

SWR2 Treffpunkt Klassik. Musik, Meinung, Perspektiven
„Die Mbira ist unsere Identität“: Hope Masike gastiert in Göppingen

SWR2 Treffpunkt Klassik. Musik, Meinung, Perspektiven

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 6:02


Die Mbira ist hierzulande relativ unbekannt, dabei hat das afrikanische Instrument mit einer mehr als tausendjährigen Tradition. Am 2. Juli spielen die Mbira-Künstlerin Hope Masike und der Pianist Andreas Kern im Rahmen der Staufer-Festspiele ein gemeinsames Konzert in Göppingen.

The World Fusion Show
Ep #152 with Kevin Nathaniel, mbira player and percussionist

The World Fusion Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 30:00


Kevin Nathaniel is a mbira player and percussionist from NYC. He is the host of AfroRoots Tuesdays, a live show devoted to presenting World Music. His show has been airing since 2013 and he has presented all kinds of music. He works with many musicians - in this episode he plays with Indian musicians and with his group AfricaForest Dance. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=615839740215911 YouTube: https://youtu.be/od0fCYT84F8 Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-152-with-kevin-nathaniel-mbira-player-and-percussionist

Music Buddy
Adriana Barton - Wired for Music!

Music Buddy

Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 51:16


Music releases dopamine, and dopamine makes us feel good! It's a scientific fact. We get happy when we listen to music. Who doesn't love going to see their favourite band live, or singing along to a treasured album, or staring out the car window with the perfect road song on the radio. But there's so much more to it than that...In her remarkable debut book Wired for Music: A Search for Health and Joy Through the Science of Sound, author Adriana Barton guides us through her own personal musical journey, and the many ways in which the brain and music work in harmony.  Adriana left her life as a classical cellist in her late 20s, after a gruelling 17 years of intense musical discipline. In this episode, Adriana talks about how she made her way back to music via discoveries about the science of music, and learning how it can help with mood, anxiety, overall well-being, and even healthy aging. You'll also hear Adriana perform "Tadzungaira", a traditional song of the Mbira, from Zimbabwe.  LINKS:adrianabarton.comBuy Wired for MusicSupport the showA Morning Run Productions ProjectMusic Buddy is nomated for a 2023 Canadian Podcast Award for "Outstanding Music Series", and "Outstanding Main Title Theme Music for a Series". Many thanks to the Canadian Podcast Awards, and congratulations to all the Nominees! You can see the full list of Nominees at canpodawards.ca Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor) Tim Vesely (co-producer/co-host) The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie KostiukEmail: jane@musicbuddy.caInstagram: @musicbuddypodcastFacebook: @musicbuddypodcastTwitter: @janegowanTikTok: @musicbuddypod

Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman

Gary Muzsynski is a versatile percussionist and entrepreneur and this conversation delves into his experiences playing samba in Brazil, his discovery and exploration of the handpan, and some of his work as an educator in both community music projects and as an innovator using music in the corporate world. We also talked about his beautiful album "Roots and Wings - Medicine Music", which won the Gold Medal Best of Show in the 2021 Global Music Awards and features 25 master musicians from 8 countries. Gary plays several contrasting instruments in different styles during the episode, and timestamps are included below. Like every episode, this is available both as a video and podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and the transcript is also linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/gary-muszynski   Please support this series! Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:31) Mbira music (06:45) Gary's mentors and training with Community Music: Babatunde Olatunji, David Darling (09:21) Gary's childhood and life-changing experience with music (18:26) early career in St. Louis, going to Brazil and learning Samba (24:10) Gary's story about creatively getting a plane ticket to return to Brazil to perform in Carnaval (28:36) Samba school experiences in Brazil (38:44) demonstration of some samba rhythms on agogô and surdo (46:02) Samba in the Midwest, community music making “Sambistas” band (48:26) Handpan history, different types and demonstration (01:09:57) about the “Roots and Wings, Medicine Music” album, Global Music Awards winner, Tito La Rosa, Yair Dalal, Varijashree Venugopal (01:20:07) Gary's executive and team coaching and how he pivoted to online during 2020 (01:23:14) Community music Babatunde Olatunji (01:27:29) handpan improvisation photo: Irene Young --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

Cortes Currents
From Cortes to Zimbabwe: A Love Story

Cortes Currents

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 9:17


Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Orien Lee Johnston described her Cortes Island book launch, on August 4, in the Cortes Museum's Heritage Garden, as a perfect fulfillment. “There we are in the heritage garden of Cortez museum and archives. I counted afterwards probably more than 65 people were there and I'm standing there looking out at my friends and neighbours who are happily attentive and all smiling felt wonderful,” she said. “Now I know what performers feel like. We were a bit of a performance because Paul Kahn played in mbira to begin, oo to bring in the ambience of Zimbabwe. Mbira is the musical instrument of Zimbabwe. Then Priya Huffman read an elephant poem related to a scene I read about elephants. Zach Sukuweh played his didgeridoo exactly like the elephant. It was fantastic! My son Devin told some stories from the time that he joined me over there to see what life was like.” Johnston's book, ‘The Geography of Belonging: A Love Story' was published by Cortes Island's own Salmonberry Arts and Publishing in July. Ann Mortiffee wrote in the preface, “"Having been born in Southern Africa, I love The Geography of Belonging, travelling in my imagination with Oriane Lee Johnston on her amazing journey with Zimbabwe. She opens us to many questions about class, race, nature and the courage to follow love beyond our comfort level in order to discover the heart of another culture. The svikiro, a spiritual medium of the Shona people, said to her: 'To see our traditional ways kept alive with your interest and your writing. That is what you can give us.' Oriane Lee has indeed given that gift to all of us."  The week before our interview, Johnston did a book reading at Nhemamusasa North, a Zimbabwean music festival on Vancouver Island. “Everyone there was interested in Zimbabwe, so it was super fun!” she exclaimed. In September Johnston will do a book launch at the Fortune Gallery in Victoria. “My book is now available at Monroe bookstore, the iconic bookstore in Victoria that is around the corner from my grandfather's apparel store, that he had there in the 1940s and 50s,” she explained. “I'll be doing a podcast interview with Banyen Books founder/owner, Kolin Lymworth, Who's a dear friend in a share giver at Hollyhock. The publications in which I've published excerpts from the story, as it was in process, they will also do reviews or interviews.” Johnston said she never imagined she would fall in love with Africa, in a country that had once been the breadbasket of the continent. She described the collapse of the agricultural economy as Robert Mugabe's grip on power tightened - but that is not what her book is about. During her second or third visit she asked, ‘What could I do as one foreign visitor?' “To a person my Zimbabwean friends - whether they were Shona, White, Tonga or Ndebele - said, ‘Show the world what the news media does not. That our country is beautiful, our people are generous and happy. Our culture is rich and alive.'” Johnston takes the reader beyond the typical stories of corruption, poverty and a devastated economy presented by the media. Her story began during a three month volunteer experince with a ‘horseback riding safari. The Genesis of her book is a daily record of what happened. “The last week I went on a wildlife safari on horseback in the wilderness of Zimbabwe. That week absolutely changed everything about me, about my life, falling in love with Africa, finding perhaps a person that would draw me back there. Being under those stars, sleeping on the ground, riding 30 kilometers a day does something to your body and your mind just falls open,” she said. “Can you imagine being on a horse coming up close to giraffes and elephants? The horses are trained so well to override their instincts as prey and to listen to what their rider is asking. So there we are, standing there in the pulse of the wild.” That is where she met Stephen Hambani.

Afternoons with Pippa Hudson
Music with Guy Buttery

Afternoons with Pippa Hudson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 5:39


Guest: Guy Buttery | Durban born musician Guy Buttery. Regarded as a guitarist, Guy actually plays almost any instrument, from the sitar, to the Mbira and the mandolin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Empire of Kemet Bonabakhulu: Zindzi Mandela Foundation presents the Kemet/African Calendar
Mkhulu Nsingiza - Joshua Maponga Plays The MBIRA-H Instrument

Great Empire of Kemet Bonabakhulu: Zindzi Mandela Foundation presents the Kemet/African Calendar

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 3:50


Originating in Southern Africa, the #mbira has long played an integral role in the #traditions and #cultural identity of Zimbabwe's Shona people. It consists of a handheld hardwood soundboard (gwariva) affixed with a series of thin metal keys, which are plucked by the thumbs and forefinger. A large hollow gourd (deze) provides amplification, and materials such as bottle caps or beads can be affixed to the soundboard to create the instrument's signature buzzing sound. #ZimbabweCultureWeek #bishopmaponga

SoundSky - Relaxing White Soothing Sounds (RWS)
135. Kalimba Lullaby - Antistress Relaxing Instrument for your Mind | Anti Stress, Sleep Sounds | SoundSky RWS, Relaxing White Soothing Sounds

SoundSky - Relaxing White Soothing Sounds (RWS)

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 122:12


Are you stressed? Do you want to sleep better? Listen to this Kalimba Lullaby - Antistress Relaxing Instrument for your Mind | Anti Stress Sleep Sounds Kalimba is a musical instrument that is played by plucking the tines of a metal or wood board with one's fingers. The word "kalimba" comes from the Swahili word "mala" meaning "to play". The kalimba is an ancient African instrument and was first used in southeastern Africa, but it has spread to other parts of the world. The kalimba consists of a wooden board with attached metal tines. When you pluck the tines, they produce different notes that depend on which region of the board they are plucked from. The kalimba is such a relaxing instrument because it produces a variety of different sounds, from high to low. You will not need to use too much force in order for it to produce the desired sound. Here is the Best recommended Collection of Musical Instruments to explore or buy: ✅ ALL musical instruments to choose from: https://amzn.to/3KKL6c8 ✅ Guitars: explore all Guitars to learn more: https://amzn.to/3rpwZkU ✅ Pianos: here is the best collection of pianos: https://amzn.to/3JE5xpR ✅ Bamboo Flutes: https://amzn.to/3xmZVOg ✅ Harp Instruments: https://amzn.to/3JGXCbj ✅Kalimba instruments: https://amzn.to/3xr4WVR ✅ The Best violins: https://amzn.to/3ve4oA1 ✅ Portable Accordion Harmonica: https://amzn.to/3EeX7Es ------------------------------------ ✅ Donate on CashApp: https://cash.app/$micropower To listen to 8 HOURS Ad-free episodes and exclusive videos, subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/soothing-soundx/subscribe It takes a lot of time to put these together for free. If you want to donate crypto, my Crypto wallet address is: 0x4E116d7b54043Eb8400e46680E140c6477E68356 Thank you for supporting the work. With our sounds, you can Study, Cry, Sleep, Meditate, work, focus, chill, reduce stress, and more. By creating a mental state of relaxation, peace, and considerate focus, nature sounds can be deeply relaxing. Sound therapy can help retrain the brain to listen more efficiently and help focus attention on tasks. DISCLAIMER: These sounds are for educational purposes only. Please consult with your doctor for serious health issues. Tags: Soundsky podcast, RWS podcast, Relaxing White Soothing Sounds, RWS, sound sky, relaxing music, soothing music, sleeping sounds, study sounds. nature sounds, deep sleep sounds, Soothing music, kalimba,sleep meditation,mbira,sleep meditation music,calm whale,calm meditation,rainstick music,water element,zodiac signs,ASMR,asmr music, insomnia,sleep,relaxing music,kalimba,rain music,Kalimba music,Calm kalimba music,Study music,Meditation music,Aura music,Mbira,Kalimba playlist,Relaxing kalimba music collection,Lovely kalimba,giovanni tayamora,music for,mbira music,melody kalimba,melody mbira,energy music,soothing music,beautiful kalimba,beautiful mbira music,beautiful kalimba music,peaceful music --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundsky-soothing-rws/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundsky-soothing-rws/support

MICHAELBANE.TV™ ON THE RADIO!

This week Michael reviews Sue Tidwell's book CRIES OF THE SAVANNA, a hunting book for non-hunters. Also, a quick look at where we are and how you can be ready for the next attack of the black swans! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 119. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: CRIES OF THE SAVANNA: An Adventure/Sue Tidwell What Would Nuclear War Look Like The Organic Prepper Survival Blog African Music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbira https://www.amazon.com/Experience-African-Music-Drumming-Soukouss/dp/B004U83690

SoundSky - Relaxing White Soothing Sounds (RWS)
127. Pure Relaxing Kalimba Relaxation Music - Mind Opener, Negative Energy Cleansing | SoundSky RWS - Relaxing White Soothing Sounds

SoundSky - Relaxing White Soothing Sounds (RWS)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 119:26


Close your eyes, picture this extremely relaxing place you always like to go to... Everything is chilled there, no worries.. Now listen to this Kalimba Relaxation Music - Mind Opener, Negative Energy Cleansing. The kalimba is a musical instrument that is played by running your fingers across the tines of a metal or wooden board. It produces a sound similar to a xylophone, but with more resonance. Kalimbas are a type of African musical instrument that produces a soothing sound. They are played by pressing the keys with your fingers and thumbs, which causes the tines to vibrate. This instrument is so relaxing because it is capable of producing an array of sounds, from high-pitched to low-pitched tones. Furthermore, the kalimba does not have to be played with a lot of force in order for it to produce the desired sound. This makes it ideal for people who have trouble playing other instruments due to physical limitations or lack of strength in their hands and arms. Here is the Best recommended Collection of Musical Instruments to explore or buy: ✅ ALL musical instruments to choose from: https://amzn.to/3KKL6c8 ✅ Guitars: explore all Guitars to learn more: https://amzn.to/3rpwZkU ✅ Pianos: here is the best collection of pianos: https://amzn.to/3JE5xpR ✅ Bamboo Flutes: https://amzn.to/3xmZVOg ✅ Harp Instruments: https://amzn.to/3JGXCbj ✅Kalimba instruments: https://amzn.to/3xr4WVR ✅ The Best violins: https://amzn.to/3ve4oA1 ------------------------------------ ✅ Donate on CashApp: https://cash.app/$micropower To listen to 8 HOURS Ad-free episodes and exclusive videos, subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/soothing-soundx/subscribe It takes a lot of time to put these together for free. If you want to donate crypto, my Crypto wallet address is: 0x4E116d7b54043Eb8400e46680E140c6477E68356 Thank you for supporting the work. With our sounds, you can Study, Cry, Sleep, Meditate, work, focus, chill, reduce stress, and more. By creating a mental state of relaxation, peace, and considerate focus, nature sounds can be deeply relaxing. Sound therapy can help retrain the brain to listen more efficiently and help focus attention on tasks. DISCLAIMER: These sounds are for educational purposes only. Please consult with your doctor for serious health issues. Tags: Soundsky podcast, RWS podcast, Relaxing White Soothing Sounds, RWS, sound sky, relaxing music, soothing music, sleeping sounds, study sounds. nature sounds, deep sleep sounds, Soothing music, kalimba,sleep meditation,mbira,sleep meditation music,calm whale,calm meditation,rainstick music,water element,zodiac signs,ASMR,asmr music, insomnia,sleep,relaxing music,kalimba,rain music,Kalimba music,Calm kalimba music,Study music,Meditation music,Aura music,Mbira,Kalimba playlist,Relaxing kalimba music collection,Lovely kalimba,giovanni tayamora,music for,mbira music,melody kalimba,melody mbira,energy music,soothing music,beautiful kalimba,beautiful mbira music,beautiful kalimba music,peaceful music --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundsky-soothing-rws/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundsky-soothing-rws/support

IrgendWasser - Der Podcast
1722T - Mbira Lamellophone und meine Kalimba

IrgendWasser - Der Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 36:45


Was sind Lamellophone, Mbiras und wie klingt eine Kalimba?

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Discussions in Percussion
#263 Mark Stone: Percussionist, Educator, Composer, World Committee Chair & More!

Discussions in Percussion

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 77:43


Damon gets to talk to Mark about the World Percussion Committee for the Percussive Arts Society, make a connection between the Mbira, Kalimba, Karimba, and Marimba and other educational tidbits. There's other segments too, including: R.I.P., gig alerts, educational spotlight, music news and more!

NYC Radio Live
Musekiwa Chingdoza - Mbira Master Ragas Live Festival 2021

NYC Radio Live

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 60:00


We connect with Musekiwa Chingdoza from Zimbabwe for the Ragas Live Festival 

Folk und Welt bei MDR KULTUR
Banjo, Mbira und Bluegrass

Folk und Welt bei MDR KULTUR

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 60:08


Johannes Paetzold spielt Musik aus Südafrika, Skandinavien und Schottland: Bluegrass und Banjo, das Mbira-Daumenklavier und psychedelische Klänge von Bab L'Bluz aus Marokko und Gitarrist Omar Khorshid aus Ägypten.

Zimbabweans, What's Next?
2. Nyasha with Anesu Ndoro - Mbira music, digital colonization and pride in the Zimbabwean heritage

Zimbabweans, What's Next?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 31:42


Introduce Anesu who graduated from Reed College with a degree in Anthropology. He is very well versed with Zimbabwean history and customs and here are some highlights of what we talked about: We talk about using art as an outlet - with all that's been happening, most of us have turned to creating our own things, or art to keep ourselves going and with a sense of purpose AND the place of mbira music in Zimbabwe. We talk about colonization digitized - how the effects of colonization are still felt in the digital world. The internet may have been "democratized" but are opportunities or success in the digital world on an equal playing field? And then we talk reestablishing our pride in our Zimbabwean heritage. Transcript 5:10 colonization digitized 9:07 rapid fire questions 11:20 becoming more proud of our Zimbabwean heritage, produce, etc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nyashazimunhu/message

The World Fusion Show
Ep #108 with Kevin Nathaniel, mbira player and percussionist

The World Fusion Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 30:00


Kevin Nathaniel is a mbira player and percussionist from NYC. He is the host of AfroRoots Tuesdays, a live show devoted to presenting World Music. His show has been airing since 2013 and he has presented all kinds of music. He works with many musicians - in this episode he plays with Indian musicians and with his group AfricaForest Dance. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/109866072979176/videos/4160640877345988 YouTube: https://youtu.be/wEoHQngVswI Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-108-with-kevin-nathaniel-mbira-player-and-percussionist

Africa Straight Talk
Episode 68: Meet Wamkanganise naGaadza, Zimbabwean mbira maker, teacher, and cultural ambassador

Africa Straight Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 56:47


i Wamkanganise naGaadza, and Kelly Takunda Orphan, a husband and wife who are ambassadors of African music and culture. Salani, a Zimbabwean-born virtuoso, doesn't just make music and teach people how to play mbira; he makes the instruments himself in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he lives.

The World Fusion Show
Ep #104 with Forward Kwenda, mbira player and singer

The World Fusion Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 28:50


Episode #104 with Forward Kwenda, mbira player and singer Forward Kwenda is an internationally known mbira player and singer from Zimbabwe, who feels he has a very strong spiritual connection through his music. Mbira (aka thumb piano) is the national instrument of Zimbabwe. One of the videos on this episode shows Forward and some friends playing at Great Zimbabwe, the ancient circular ruins that are shrouded in mystery. I have had the good fortune to record with Forward at various times over the years when he was in residency at Williams College. I have released some of that music on two of my SuperString Theory CDs, which are also included on this episode. As you might imagine things are very difficult now in Zimbabwe under covid, so if you enjoy his music please support him by buying his CD which can be found at https://nyaminyamirecords.bandcamp.com/album/chawapiwa A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/109866072979176/videos/182412857056353 YouTube: https://youtu.be/88zd4i_hL-0 Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/hilljoy/ep-104-with-forward-kwenda-mbira-player-and-singer Derrik Jordan Host and Producer of The World Fusion Show National Winner of the Best Entertainment and Arts Series 2019 on Public Access TV

Freedom Sounds Radio
KFSR a Deep Archive Dive: Pound for Pound When it Comes Tumblin' Down

Freedom Sounds Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021


 Enjoy an early Freedom Sounds Mixtape from many years ago!(Sun Ra)Midnight Dub - GG All StarsSong For Bea - Abdullah IbrahimInvolution - Sam Rivers(Piano)Oberver Station - Niney the ObserverTribulation - Observer All StarsFreedom Journey - Karl Masters/Joe Higgs(Mbira)Magwaza - Johnny DyaniSpanning - Cecil McBeeHerb Vendor - HorsemouthPonteio - Dom Um RomaoMan of My Word + Version(s)- Pat Kelly (Meditation Layers)Funky 8 Corners - Willie and the Mighty Magnificents   Freedom Sounds Archive Dive 

Selfridges Hot Air
The pleasure of sound: Zethu Maseko

Selfridges Hot Air

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 6:20


For Zethu Maseko, a sound, short film and textile artist based in London, sound can be a tool to learn about our past, build our own identities as well as understand futures and imagined futures for ourselves. Her piece Kuphiliswa (which means ‘healing’ in Zulu), is a sound piece written on the Mbira, a pre-colonial, Stone Age instrument she uses to highlight how ancient tools can be used in a contemporary context for healing, storytelling and as a point of conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Doc Project
Revolution Mbira

The Doc Project

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 49:13


The mbira is a traditional Zimbabwean instrument that looks like a box with metal tongs spread out like eyelashes. It makes music that sounds like wind chimes and waterfalls. Growing up in Zimbabwe, Chaka Zinyemba was taught the mbira was 'bad.' A century of European colonialism had forced the instrument underground, with colonizers branding it as "evil" and "devil music." Chaka never anticipated that he would be a driving force behind the instrument's revival -- a revival that found a groundswell in Western Canada.

Music Secrets Exposed Podcast
MSE 054: The UNIQUE Musical Instrument Series - Meet The MBIRA And The TAM TAM

Music Secrets Exposed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 14:36


Africa has given us very different styles of musical instruments that are fun to play and include in our musical journey and they are great for group music settings. You can hear more on the accompanying blog here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicsecretsexposed/message

333for33
Mbira

333for33

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 2:38


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Readin' With Phines
The Power of The Mbira

Readin' With Phines

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 5:13


African Myths of Origin, The Power of The Mbira. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phines-jackson-jr7/support

Tales from the Cobblestones

Today's guest is the talented Joachim Cooder. Joachim comes from a musical family. Growing up in LA, his father would compose music for all sorts of LA artist and score many Hollywood films. Joachim was surrounded By art, music and Rhythm. He would gravitate to the drums and an African instrument called the "MBIRA" an instrument you play with your thumbs. Joachim's life has always been about music. Now stepping into the forefront with his whole new style and approach, the classic blending of the old with the new. His new album is called "Over That Road I'm Bound" An album inspired by an American folk icon named "Uncle Dave Macon" a Voadeville superstar.  Joachims album is a delight with guest appearances by his Artist/singer wife, Juliette Commagere and his slick banjo playing father. Inspired by his daughters love for the old time music...Joachim and his family blend the perfect mix for morning time chillness with a side of introspection. Put the album on and let the good vibes roll. Thanks to my friend Hans Hagen for the lead on this super cool up and coming artist, and if you hear him on the radio...get used to it. His music is just what the word needs right now. I caught up with Joachim as he called in from his LA chateau...Please enjoy my conversation with the great and talented... MR. Joachim Cooder   Music: Xylophone Sounds-Indo Jazz Coffin Nails-MF Doom Uncle Dave Macon-Cumberland Mountain Deer Race Sister Christian-Juliette Commagere Over That Road I'm Bound-Joachim Cooder Come along Buddy-Joachim Cooder Morning Blues-Joachim Cooder Roots Train-Junior Murvin Three Cool Cats-The Coasters 

The Writers Block - with Ron Knight
Stella Chiweshe - Queen of Mbira

The Writers Block - with Ron Knight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 14:06 Transcription Available


How a police officer, was overtaken by Spirit through his boots. Can Spirit from Mbira cause you to jump out of your boots, to look inside at what you are doing? A visit with Stella Chiweshe, Queen of Mbira and cultural ambassador of Zimbabwe; a talk with Ron about the spiritual, medicinal healing power of mbira, which she learned from a time it was a forbidden instrument. The Grandmother of Traditional Music, secretly recognized as a Mbira player at forbidden ceremonies, share's a story from when Zimbabwe was still a Rhodesian colony ~ as the two talk Mbira.

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales
Zimbabwean Folktale: The King Called For A Feast

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 7:59


Today's episode is a Shona story from beautiful Zimbabwe. In this story, we see the kindness of the king, as well as how happy and united all the animals can be. We also once again get to see the cunning nature of the rabbit. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: Once Upon A Time 1: English Translation of Ancient Shona Folktales: Ancient Shona Folktales https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08BW5Y7YG?ie=UTF8&tag=biasedstudios-22&camp=247&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B08BW5Y7YG (affiliate code) Once Upon A Time 1: Ngano DzeChiShona Dzepasichigare https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08BW5Y7YG?ie=UTF8&tag=biasedstudios-22&camp=247&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B08BW5Y7YG (affiliate code) The beautiful Mbira tune in the background can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk8s3SaE690 If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail.com

World Music Special
Joachim Cooder (USA): Folkige Liebeserklärung an die Mbira

World Music Special

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 113:12


Joachim Cooder spielte bereits mit Legenden wie Buena Vista Social Club, Ali Farka Touré oder Mavis Staples. Vor Jahren entdeckte der Perkussionist die Liebe zur Mbira. Auf seinem neuen Album «Over that Road Im Bound» interpretiert er damit Songs des US-Country-Folk-Pionieres Uncle Dave Macon.

The NDINI Podcast
132 | Francisca Mandeya - Change comes from telling the truth

The NDINI Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 41:33


Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Francisca experienced inequality from birth. She had experienced all types of harassment and discrimination that are considered a norm for the culture and society that she lived in. Growing up, she had been a sibling with the lesser share, a molested student and employee, and a wife in a toxic marriage struggling to raise her child. Having endured this reality, Francisca started to understand the root cause of this inequality and began a lifelong commitment to taking a stand and speaking up against gender inequality.  Francisca believes in Maternal Power, the sacred bond created when a child begins its journey in its mother's body, intricately bound by a connection even stronger than the umbilical cord. She is convinced that the untapped potential of maternal power is a transformational force in the struggle for gender equality.  In her first published book, Mother, Behold Thy Son, Francisca shares her most personal experiences to show how mothers can use storytelling — coupled with their innate maternal power — to not just help their sons to reject toxic masculinity, but also to model how their daughters can become true equals. In this conversation, Francisca talks about how we are all victims of the same system -- a system in our culture and society that propagates generational inequality -- and how important it is for us to be aware of it, and ultimately work to change it. Francisca also talks about the role of music in her advocacy for change. She plays the Mbira and speaks highly of its therapeutic quality and how her children taught her to play it.They produced a twelve track album with her three children where they sing songs that are meant to transform undesired social, economic, and political realities. Aside from publishing her book, Francisca is a double winner of the Nunavut Iqaluit Status of Women Gender Equality Competition held in 2015. She was recognized as one of 57 mobilizers for gender equality and represented Canada at the Women Deliver 2019 Vancouver Conference.  Mother Behold Thy Son is available internationally on Amazon.

The Voice Knot Podcast
We had a chat with Neville-Sigauke-aka-Mbira Dze Hip Hop about his music and new project.

The Voice Knot Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 9:30


We-had-a-chat-with-Neville-Sigauke-aka-Mbira-Dze-Hip-Hop-about-his-music-and-his-brand-new-project-

Sound Meditation
Kalimba

Sound Meditation

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 0:56


Kalimba also Known as Mbira, Wood Finger Piano

AvantPOP
AvantPOP #133 - 20/05/2020

AvantPOP

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 56:08


Spazio di informazione musicale con Carlo Chicco. Oggi intervista con il dj/produttore Cloud Danko, news con i nuovi di IDLES, The Devonns, Alice Cooper, Cut Copy, Sparks ...01 #pjharvey – down by the water02 #idles – mr motivator NEW03 #therakes - The world was a mess but his…04 #clouddanko – spiritual chantIntervista Cloud Danko05 #clouddanko – Mbira abstraction NEW06 #thedevonns – green light NEW07 #cutcopy – love is all we share NEW08 #sleafordmods – seconds NEW09 #alicecooper – don’t give up NEW10 #placebo – running up that hill11 #sparks – left out in the cold NEW12 #gorillaz – aries ft #peterhook & #georgia NEW

Podcast yevanhu
Chiwoniso Maraire - Zimbabwes' Mbira Queen

Podcast yevanhu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 63:46


Chiwoniso Maraire, Zimbabwes' own music queen. Follow me on facebook and Twitter at podcast yevanhu. On snapchat at sly_bte. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podcast-yevanhu/message

Mixtures
11x23 Mixtures Masike+Mazzotta+Rubrifolkum+Nirvana

Mixtures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 55:14


Comencem amb música feta a Zimbabwe i el debut de Hope Masike intèrpret de la Mbira i també els veterans Stella Chiweshe i Thomas Mapfumo, descobrim la veu de Maria Mazzotta des del sud d'Itàlia, recomanem els concerts del RubriFolkum de Sant Boi i recordem l'últim concert de Nirvana.

Strade Maestre
MBIRA (live dai Cantieri Teatrali Koreja)

Strade Maestre

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 71:06


LIVE dai Cantieri Teatrali Koreja di LecceMbira, il nuovo spettacolo di Roberto Castello. Un concerto per due danzatrici, due musicisti e un regista che, utilizzando musica, danza e parola, racconta il complesso rapporto fra la nostra cultura e quella africana. Saper ascoltare, vedere, provare a capire…Partendo dalla mancanza di conoscenza, dal necessario superamento del luogo comune, con il garbo e l’ironia che lo contraddistinguono, Roberto Castello ricostruisce la storia di Mbira, parola dai molti significati,: strumento musicale tradizionale, ma anche genere popolare, originario dello Zimbabwe, che fu oggetto di una strana operazione…Una serata per chi ha bisogno di distrarsi, divertirsi e stare bene senza smettere di pensare.

Music Makers and Soul Shakers Podcast with Steve Dawson

Drummer, songwriter and producer Joachim Cooder joins me on the show this month. Joachim is the son of legendary slide guitarist Ry Cooder, and grew up around music in a way that few of us can comprehend. Living in an old firehall in Los Angeles, Joachim was exposed to music from the time he was born. With regular visits to the house/studio from Jim Keltner, Joachim understandably developed an interest in drumming, grew and developed a unique style and went on to play on many of his Dad’s great albums from the 90’s on. Albums like “My Name Is Buddy”, “Election Special”, “Buena Vista Social Club” and the spellbinding “Mambo Sinuendo” all feature Joachim’s incredible percussion and drumming. In more recent years, Joachim has developed a voice on the Array Mbira, a sort of complex, electrified kalimba. He released an album featuring his own original songs last year entitled “Fuchsia Machu Pichu” that bears a sonic resemblance to Ry’s album “Prodigal Son”, which displays the importance Joachim’s sounds are to his Dad’s contemporary music. I spoke to Joachim about growing up in the Cooder household, drumming with Keltner, songwriting, the Mbira, and some of the incredible sessions he’s been involved with. Enjoy my conversation with Joachim Cooder and please subscribe to the podcast!

NYC Radio Live
Cosmas Magaya

NYC Radio Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 32:01


This was one of my favorite early episodes.  Cosmas Magya is a master of the Mbira ( a type of thumb piano) from the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe.  Here he performs and explains the way the instrument is used in ceremonies to contact ancestors.  We’ll also hear a track he recorded with another powerful Mbira player and vocalist Beauler Dyoko. (Rebroadcast from 2011)

Pasha - from The Conversation Africa
Pasha 7: Why it's important to stop food wastage

Pasha - from The Conversation Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 13:48


Choosing when to harvest as well as storage poses big problems for African farmers. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that around a third of food is wasted globally every year. In Africa, that number can be as high as 50%. This is of major concern given the continent’s population increase. The problem begins the minute farmers have harvested. This is because choosing when to harvest, as well as storage, are big problems. In this week’s edition of Pasha, Jane Ambuko, a senior lecturer and head of horticulture at the University of Nairobi, takes us deeper into the issue of post harvest losses and why they’re such a big issue. Read more: Why reducing post-harvest losses is a priority for Africa Photo: African farm worker is scattering corn kernels from a gunny bag, onto tarpaulins, for drying in the sun. Other farm workers and machinery are in the background. By Jen Watson. Shutterstock Music “Happy African Village” by John Bartmann found on FreeMusicArchive.org licensed under CC0 1. Sounds “Kenya roadside market” found on Youtube licensed under Creative commons. “Naiwasha Lake flower factory Kenya” by Peterkotrha found on Freesound licensed under creative commons. “Naiwasha Lake water pumps Kenya” by Peterkotrha found on Freesound licensed under creative commons. “Mbira” by Strongbot found on Freesound licensed under creative commons.

Mbira Radio
Mbira Radio – Episode #5

Mbira Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 21:34


Featuring music from: Ambuya Tembo, and David Gweshe. The post Mbira Radio – Episode #5 appeared first on Mbira Radio.

Mbira Radio
Mbira Radio – Episode #4

Mbira Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 22:15


Featuring music from: Nehumba Rusike Mbira Group, and Mashozhera Mbira Group. The post Mbira Radio – Episode #4 appeared first on Mbira Radio.

Mbira Radio
Mbira Radio – Episode #3

Mbira Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 35:21


Featuring music from: Simoes John Pemba, Kunzwana Mbira Group, and Sekuru Simon Mashoko. The post Mbira Radio – Episode #3 appeared first on Mbira Radio.

Mbira Radio
Mbira Radio – Episode #2

Mbira Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 32:15


Featuring music from: Salani WaMukanya, Newton Gwara, and Themba and Zivanai Kumbula. The post Mbira Radio – Episode #2 appeared first on Mbira Radio.

Mbira Radio
Mbira Radio – Episode #1

Mbira Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 38:31


Featuring music from: Mbira DzeNharira, Sekuru Chigamba and Sekuru Gora, and Forward Kwenda. The post Mbira Radio – Episode #1 appeared first on Mbira Radio.

The Healer Hip Hop
#18: Nevilla Sigauke representing Mbira Dze Hip Hop

The Healer Hip Hop

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2018 49:06


You can find all episodes and all links to Neville Sigauke on this episode's Blogpost This one is The Healer Hip Hop You can support my work by chosing a tier at Patreon Subscribe and rate The Healer Hip Hop Podcast on iTunes  Spotify  and SoundCloud    Follow me on Facebook  , Instagram  and Twitter  Folge direkt herunterladen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehealerhiphop/message

Ufahamu Africa
Ep43. A conversation with Jennifer Kyker about the mbira, gender, and more

Ufahamu Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018


Welcome back to Ufahamu Africa. This week's episode is the first in Season 3. We are excited to announce a new co-host, Rachel Beatty Riedl (@BeattyRiedl), an associate professor of political science and director of the Program of African Studies at Northwestern University. We've also brought back the weekly roundup of things we're learning and reading about the continent to open the episode. This week's episode features a conversation with Jennifer Kyker, an associate professor of music and of ethnomusicology at the University of Rochester. We talk about the mbira, an instrument you'll hear featured in this week’s episode. Kyker is the author of a book on popular music in postcolonial Zimbabwe, Oliver Mtukudzi: Living Tuku Music in Zimbabwe, published by Indiana University Press. Our chat begins at 6:44. … More Ep43. A conversation with Jennifer Kyker about the mbira, gender, and more

A Show of Hearts
Calling on the Ancestors with Chartwell Dutiro

A Show of Hearts

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 48:24


Chartwell Dutiro is from the Shona tribe of Zimbabwe and is a master mbira player and professor. Mbira is a traditional, mystical instrument that's purpose is to call on the ancestors, and it's also the instrument you hear at the beginning and end of this show. In this episode you'll learn about the history  of […] The post Calling on the Ancestors with Chartwell Dutiro appeared first on A Show of Hearts.

@ percussion podcast
117 - Interviews with Patience Munjeri and Rob Sanderl

@ percussion podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2017


With Megan at Mizzou is Patience Munjeri, one of the only acclaimed female mbira players in the world.  She's in the middle of a very long US tour, taking her all over the country as a performer, lecturer, and coach for college ensembles.  It was so interesting to hear of the spiritual aspect of the instrument, as well as some of her personal stories coming of age as a woman who felt called to play the instrument.We have a slightly different format this week, with two recorded interviews as our content for you all.  With us at JMU is Rob Sanderl, who presented his class on Basel drumming for our students.  You can see the same thing at PASIC! He intentionally focuses more on aspects of playing than of cultural history.Watch here. Listen below. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element 0:00 intro and hello1:20 Can you please tell us about this tour?4:17 Coming to the US to work and why.5:40 The mbira choosing you8:25 The physical challenge of mbira playing.10:00 What you wear, and why, when playing.  12:00 Playing for entertainment vs spiritual playing?16:20 Mbira is over 1000 years old.21:30 Being a musician in Zimbabwe?23:09 First song you ever learned?24:21 Rob Sanderl intro and hello.  Celanesen and snare rep. in Basel?27:38 Traveling to Croatia?  30:07 What else are you looking forward to at PASIC?31:44 Upcoming compositions?  36:15 Fasnacht in Basel

Bush League
The Man Who Wanted to Play Hockey on the Moon

Bush League

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 28:55


Ryan Bahl is an American hockey player who's stepped foot on ice rinks in six different continents. Hear what it was like to play, and live, in a few exotic locations and listen as he explains what he's doing to be the first person to play on all seven continents. Featured tracks: Mi Plato De Barro by Chicha Libre The Soul of Mbira by Pavel Dovgal

american moon wanted hockey mbira pavel dovgal ryan bahl
Where We Live
Zimbabwe Native Chartwell Dutiro Discusses Mbira Tradition, Collaboration With Timbila

Where We Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 49:30


Chartwell Dutiro is a Zimbabwe native and leading authority on the mbira tradition. He is also an experienced collaborator. This hour, we hear about his recent partnership with Timbila -- a band co-founded by Afropop Worldwide producer Banning Eyre. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuhmentaboudit!
Episode 179: Musekiwa Chingodza & The Ceremonial Beer and Music of Zimbabwe

Fuhmentaboudit!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2016 49:46


Cuzme and Rachel go into the origins of Fuhmentaboudit’s theme song and Zimbabwe culture, including the making of and the role of “seven-day beer” in traditional Zimbabwean Bira ceremonies. With special guests Musekiwa Chingodza (mbira master) and Nora Balaban (former owner of Tribal Soundz and currently from the world music ensemble Timbila). They speak of their connections through Nora’s store, mbira workshops, Chris Berry and Panjea, and traditional Zimbabwe culture and the role of beer specifically brewed for ceremonies.

Commonwealth Connections

In Botswana, each tribe has their own identifiable style of music. The Balete Ditlhaka traditional group, based in Ramotswa village in the south of Botswana, is one of the last groups keeping Ditlhaka music alive. Deputy Chief Kgosi Tsimane Mokgosi tells the stories of the Ditlhaka music, and the group's director and pipe tuner Sialala Mookestsi shares how he learnt Ditlhaka in the South African mines as a boy. In Botswana's capital Gaborone, a very different sound comes from inside a garden; Myzer Mathako plays his Mbira, moved by its spirit.

UTM Percussion
Butsu Mutandari/Iyeba (Zimbabwe/Shona Mbira)

UTM Percussion

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2013 4:34


BeSimply Radio
BeSimply...YeShe Music {Peace of Mind}

BeSimply Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2012 43:00


Join 'She' and Yeshe as they dive into his music, culture, creation,his perspective on life and the exploration of the world through sound. He shares how the Mbira captured his 'eye' and opened him up to the seen and unseen... Please send in your questions to s@suzannetoro.com or call in during the episode. Music by YesheMusic Eye for Eye and Peace of Mind Parable from the WOMB Connect with Suzanne Toro Bare Naked Bliss Meditations-Audio Book BareNakeBliss e-book

Leonardo Coimbra em Acção!
Sansula Song - 8º B

Leonardo Coimbra em Acção!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2009 1:35


  Os alunos do 8º B fizeram uma obra bem relaxada com um instrumento que o professor trouxe para a aula, a Sansula. É um instrumento de origem africana, como uma Kalimba ou Mbira (em Moçambique), mas assente numa pele. Ao longo da aula, com a força que a Ana fazia, a Sansula foi desafinando e chegou à hora da gravação bem desafinadinha... Baptizámos a peça como "Sansula Song"; tentem ouvir o efeito de wah-wah que tanto trabalho deu a conseguir...

New Music by Karlheinz Essl
Sequitur XIV (2009) - for kalimba and live-electronics

New Music by Karlheinz Essl

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2009 9:22


Sequitur XIV was written for the Hamburg-based pianist and performer Jennifer Hymer and sets the thumb piano in focus. This instrument, named ‘Mbira’ in Africa, was discovered in the middle of the 20th Century from the British ethnomusicologist Hugh Tracey, who developed out of it a standardized western instrument named ‘kalimba’, and let it be produced industrially. In contrast to the African original, this western new construction is tuned diatonically. First I tried to approach the instrument like a child in that I pushed away all knowledge about the high art of Mbira-practice to the side. What did I see before me? A trapezoidal shaped wooden box with metal blades of differing lengths that were fastened over a sound hole in the middle. After I examined the sound possibilities of the kalimba’s body through rubbing, scratching and knocking, I attached a contact microphone to its surface and sent the sounds through the same computer program that I had developed for the other “Sequitur” compositions. Suddenly everything became enchanted: the canonic layering of my knocking and scraping noises compressed themselves into a polyrhythmic layering and I felt myself being transported to the south of Africa where the African musicians play this instrument in ensemble and thereby produce a highly complex polyphony which the Viennese musicologist Gerhard Kubik described as “inherent patterns.” Only later I dedicated myself to the metal tines and through the help of live electronic manipulation found means and ways to dig out an ongoing diatonic. After many months of free experimenting, I was finally able to write a concisely written score for Jennifer Hymer, which turned my summing-ups of this instrument into a sound journey. Recorded at the premier at Klang!Container in Hamburg on Sep 13th, 2009 Info: http://www.essl.at/works/sequitur/sequitur-14.html

Music from Bowdoin
Vadzimu All-Stars, (2003-2004 Bowdoin World Music Ensemble)

Music from Bowdoin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2008 6:25


A track from a Vadzimu All-Stars (2003-2004 Bowdoin World Music Ensemble, lead by Prof. Joanna Bosse) concert at Bates College. A Mbira ensemble, music from Zimbabwe.