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But none of them quite to summon spirits to possess But none of captures that mystic rhythm of their human medium for mbira at the hands of a true oracle consultations. The them quite master. You just have to sacred mbira dzavadzimu are captures that experience it for yourself. usually played at bira night “ festivals and are quite distinct mystic rhythm The mbira is an instrument from the social mbira playing that has been played for over a f o r e n t e r t a i n m e n t a n d of mbira at the t h o u s a n d y e a r s a n d i s storytelling. hands of a true traditional to several African master Homestyle Mbira Thumb Piano The mbira is made up of modern Zimbabwe's daily 22 to 28 metal keys culture. Mbira music is attached to a hardwood part of the mainstream soundboard called the faire with musicians gwariva, usually placed across the gamut of age inside a large gourd to and demographic appeal amplify the sound. proudly making it an Striking the keys in essential part of their rhythm and in tune is not offering and artistic a feat to be undertaken by identity. the weak fingered. It is great that this is one We feature a sprinkling of tradition that has survived the artistes: The late Chiwoniso Maraire popularized mbira in the younger generations with songs like Amai Mbira Center's Albert Michael Jackson Chimedza is doing a sterling job in designing and producing mbiras, training mbira making artisans, getting mbira put in the school music curriculum among many other key activities to make sure that this cultural heritage remains relevant. The late Chiwoniso Maraire Homestyle B U H e v i t a e r C Steve and Marjorie Harvey Zim@41: Together growing our economy for a prosperous, resilient and inclusive society Homestyle Albert Chimedza M b i r a C e n t e r ' s A l b e r t Chimedza is doing a sterling job in designing and producing mbiras, training mbira making artisans, getting mbira put in the school music curriculum a m o n g m a n y o t h e r k e y activities to make sure that this cultural heritage remains relevant. Fungisai Zvakavepano- Mashavave Fungisai Zvakavepano- Mashavave is one of the musicians who brought the mbira to the fore as an instrument that creates divine Christian music. Sekuru Gora The late Sekuru Gora kept mbira alive at a time when most local musicians were turning to western instruments. Homestyle Mbuya Stella Chiweshe has taken the mbira to the world. Hope Masike glamourized mbira with her embassy row class of audience. Jah Prayzah found his way to fame and fortune with the mbira and as while he tries out different genres and sounds in the development of his career, he still produces mbira music. Homestyle 9 Cheap Ways To Pamper Yourself Lynn Murahwa It's so important that we take the Baths are not just for women. A nice disconnect. Turn your phone off time to look after ourselves. long soak in a tub of warm water when you go to avoid distractions. I encourage you to take the time to helps you to relax and can relieve Just be. pamper yourself every single week muscle pain. even something as small as sitting down for a moment, relaxing, and 2. GO FOR A WALK OUTDOORS lighting a scented candle can make a Spending some time in nature is a big difference in your overall well- great way to pamper yourself.