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Mbira Sends Message of 'Togetherness,' Performer Says
Mbira Sends Message of 'Togetherness,' Performer Says
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Mbiras are traditional Shona musical instruments from Zimbabwe, consisting of a wooden board with staggered metal tines. Players hold the instrument and pluck... 05.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The mbira is a spiritual and powerful instrument that few people understand, Zimbabwean mbira performer Virimai Nhedega told Sputnik Africa, highlighting the significance of promoting mbira music on an international scale, believing it could play a crucial role in boosting tourism in Zimbabwe.Nhedega expressed optimism that, with the right support from both the government and the public, the international promotion of mbira music could lead to significant achievements for the country.His journey began at age 12 when he found an mbira in a river. Driven by his passion, he sought out and learned from experienced mbira players in his village, crediting them for his success. Nhedega believes the mbira connects listeners to their roots and ancestors, bringing blessings and healing from spiritual illnesses with its soothing sound. He is grateful for the positive reception his music receives worldwide, noting its unique appeal among listeners of diverse genres, with audiences always asking for "some more."
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Mbira Sends Message of 'Togetherness,' Performer Says
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Mbiras are traditional Shona musical instruments from Zimbabwe, consisting of a wooden board with staggered metal tines. Players hold the instrument and pluck the tines with their thumbs and fingers. Musicologists classify them as a lamellophone.
The mbira is a spiritual and powerful instrument that few people understand,
Zimbabwean mbira performer Virimai Nhedega told
Sputnik Africa, highlighting the significance of promoting mbira music on an international scale, believing it could play a crucial role in boosting tourism in Zimbabwe.
Nhedega expressed optimism that, with the right support from both the government and the public, the international promotion of mbira music could lead to significant achievements for the country.
His journey began at age 12 when he found an mbira in a river. Driven by his passion, he sought out and learned from experienced mbira players in his village, crediting them for his success.
"This mbira instrument in our Shona [one], it's also called nhare. A nhare is a phone. A phone. So, a phone is used to call people. It's used for communicating. So, this mbira is used to communicate with spirits. It's used to communicate with your ancestors," the musician said.
Nhedega believes the mbira connects listeners to their roots and ancestors, bringing blessings and
healing from spiritual illnesses with its soothing sound. He is grateful for the positive reception his music receives worldwide, noting its unique appeal among listeners of diverse genres, with audiences always asking for "some more."
