Africa-O-Ye! on 03/29/12

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Africa-O-Ye!
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Thu, 03/29/2012 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Zimbabwe: Shona mbira and marimba music

This week on Africa-O-Ye! we travel to Zimbabwe, and also check out Zimbabwean music here in the Pacific Northwest.  Focus will be on Shona mbira and marimba music ---and some guitar too.  Artists will include Stella Chiweshe, Dumisani Maraire (Dumi), Ephat Mujuru, Lora & Sukutai Marimba Ensemble, Chiwoniso, The Four Brothers, Bhundu Boys, and more.  host: Andy Hosch

Episode Playlist

  • Time
    2:00
    Artist
    Stella Chiweshe
    Song
    Nhamoimbiri
    Album
    Talking Mbira
    Label
    Pi'ra:nha (Germany)
  • Time
    2:10
    Artist
    Stella Chiweshe
    Song
    Mese Maikwana
    Album
    Double Check - [Disc 2]
    Label
    Piranha
  • Time
    2:15
    Artist
    Stella Chiweshe
    Song
    Ndangariro
    Album
    Talking Mbira
    Label
    Pi'ra:nha (Germany)
  • Time
    2:20
    Artist
    Stella Chiweshe
    Song
    Mhandu-Ye-Hove
    Album
    Double Check - [Disc 1]
    Label
    Piranha
  • Time
    2:30
    Artist
    Dumisani Maraire
    Song
    Yuwi Maiw
    Album
    Chaminuka
    Label
    Music of the World
  • Time
    2:35
    Artist
    Dumisani Maraire & Ephat Mujuru
    Song
    Chemutengure
    Album
    Shona Spirit
    Label
    Music of the World
  • Time
    2:40
    Artist
    Dumisani Maraire
    Song
    Kana Ndoda Kuramba Murume
    Album
    The African Mbira:Music of the Shona People of Zimbabwe
    Label
    Nonesuch Explorer
  • Time
    2:45
    Artist
    Dumi & Mai Chi Maraire [lead vocal by Chiwoniso Maraire]
    Song
    Tichazomouna
    Album
    Tichazomouna
    Label
    Zimbabwe
  • Time
    2:55
    Artist
    Dumisani Maraire & Ephat Mujuru
    Song
    Mawuya-Mawuya
    Album
    Shona Spirit
    Label
    Music of the World
  • Time
    3:00
    Artist
    Lora and Sukutai Marimba and Dance Ensemble
    Song
    Kokoriko
    Album
    Tatenda - Music Of Zimbabwe
    Label
    Self-Released
  • Time
    3:10
    Artist
    Chiwoniso
    Song
    Nguva Ye Kufara
    Album
    Rebel Woman
    Label
    Cumbancha
  • Time
    3:15
    Artist
    The Four Brothers
    Song
    Pasi Pano Pane Zviedzo
    Album
    The Best Of The Four Brothers (Makorokoto)
    Label
    Cooking Vinyl
  • Time
    3:20
    Artist
    Bhundu Boys
    Song
    Wakandiparadzisa Musha
    Album
    The Shed Sessions [Disc 1]
    Label
    Sadza
  • Time
    3:30
    Artist
    George Sisimayi And His Crazy Five
    Song
    Ndapera Cha Cha
    Album
    Opika Pende: Africa at 78 rpm [Disc 4]
    Label
    Dust-to-Digital
  • Time
    3:35
    Artist
    Saba Munkuli
    Song
    Moyo Utamanu (My Heart Is Pining)
    Album
    Batonga Across The Waters
    Label
    Sharpwood Productions
  • Time
    3:40
    Artist
    Ndau People (recorded by David Dunn)
    Song
    Drumming And Singing Of The Ndau People Recorded At Victoria Falls
    Album
    The Lion In Which The Spirits Of The Royal Ancestors Make Their Home
    Label
    IML
  • Time
    3:45
    Artist
    Josaya Hadebe
    Song
    Yini Wena Funa [language: Fanagalo]
    Album
    Opika Pende: Africa at 78 rpm [Disc 4]
    Label
    Dust-to-Digital
  • Time
    3:55
    Artist
    Mhuri yekwa Rwizi Ensemble
    Song
    Nhemamusasa
    Album
    The Soul of Mbira:Traditions of the Shona People
    Label
    Nonesuch Explorer
  • Time
    4:00
    Artist
    Lora and Sukutai Marimba and Dance Ensemble
    Song
    Torai Mapadza
    Album
    Tatenda - Music Of Zimbabwe
    Label
    Self-Released
  • Time
    4:10
    Artist
    Dumi & Mai Chi Maraire
    Song
    Ndofa Ndichibayiwa [excerpt]
    Album
    Tichazomouna
    Label
    Zimbabwe

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