Zimbabwe: The Soul of Mbira

~ Release by Paul F. Berliner (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

Recorded in:
1. at a bira in Kwaramba Village, Mondoro
2. Highfield, Harare
3. Highfield, Harare
4. Mkota district, Mtoko
5. Glen Clova, Masvingo
6. Nyamweda, Mondoro
7. Dambatstoko, Rusape
8. Musondza Village, Mondoro
9. Glen Clova, Masvingo

All in Zimbabwe.

Label Code: LC 0286
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L012
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0514
Matrix / Runout: 755972054-2 WME
Distribution Code: WE 810

Annotation last modified on 2016-12-30 06:12 UTC.

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Nhemamusasa
recorded in:
Kwaramba, Mondoro (Mashonaland East Province), Zimbabwe
recording engineer:
Paul F. Berliner
mbira [22-key mbira dzavadzimu]:
Justin Magaya and Luken Pasipamire
shaken idiophone [hosho]:
Webster Pasipamire
vocals:
Hakurotwi Mude
recording of:
Nhemamusasa
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
Mhuri yekwaRwizi7:04
2Taireva
recorded in:
Highfield, Harare (Harare), Zimbabwe
recording engineer:
Paul F. Berliner
mbira [24-key mbira dzavadzimu]:
Erick Muchena and Mondreck Muchena
Erick and Mondreck Muchena4:05
3Nyamaropa
recorded in:
Highfield, Harare (Harare), Zimbabwe
recording engineer:
Paul F. Berliner
mbira [22-key mbira dzavadzimu]:
Cosmas Magaya and Hakurotwi Mude
shaken idiophone [hosho]:
Ephraim Mutemasango
vocals:
Hakurotwi Mude
Mhuri yekwaRwizi6:23
4Kuyadya Hove Kune Mazove
recorded in:
Mkota district, Mtoko (Mashonaland East Province), Zimbabwe
recording engineer:
Paul F. Berliner
mbira [26-key matepe]:
Gibson Utsvoma
shaken idiophone [hosho]:
Garage Nyamudya
vocals:
Joseph Katvayire and Mrs. Fatsika
Gibson Utsvoma4:28
5Mbiriviri
recorded in:
Glen Clova, Masvingo (Masvingo Province), Zimbabwe
recording engineer:
Paul F. Berliner
mbira [35-key njari]:
Simon Mashoko
vocals:
Simon Mashoko
Simon Mashoko5:57
6Nhimutimu
recorded in:
Nyamweda, Mondoro (Mashonaland West Province), Zimbabwe
recording engineer:
Paul F. Berliner
mbira [24-key mbira dzavadzimu]:
John Kunaka
shaken idiophone [hosho]:
Cosmas Magaya
John Kunaka4:04
7Nyamaropa yeVana vava Mushonga
recorded in:
Dambatstoko, Rusape (Manicaland Province), Zimbabwe
recording engineer:
Paul F. Berliner
mbira [25-key mbira dzavadzimu]:
Muchatera Mujuru
vocals:
Muchatera Mujuru
Muchatera Mujuru5:04
8Dangurangu
recorded in:
Musondza, Mondoro (Mashonaland East Province), Zimbabwe
recording engineer:
Paul F. Berliner
mbira [23-key mbira dzavadzimu]:
Mubayiwa Bandambira
Mubayiwa Bandambira4:25
9Kumakudo
recorded in:
Glen Clova, Masvingo (Masvingo Province), Zimbabwe
recording engineer:
Paul F. Berliner
mbira [17-key ndimba]:
Simon Mashoko
vocals:
Simon Mashoko
Simon Mashoko3:08

Credits

Release

art direction and design/illustration:John William Costa
photography:Paul Berliner
liner notes:Paul Berliner (in 1994)
editor:David Lewiston (tape)
Ben Taylor (engineer) (tape)
mastering:Robert C. Ludwig (mastering engineer)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/1384502 [info]
ASIN:US: B000005IWF [info]