- Digital
Zonke Family
At The Studio
Lokalophon
- Cat No: LO33001
- Release: 2020-09-11
Track List
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1. Zonke Family - Sadza Nemusoro Wembeva
03:54 -
2. Zonke Family - Nbebvu Mbembembe
05:49 -
3. Zonke Family - Wako Ndewako
05:56 -
4. Zonke Family - Karera
04:03 -
5. Zonke Family - Tinotengana Kuipa
06:46 -
6. Zonke Family - Kuroora Mukadzi
01:42 -
7. Zonke Family - Washora Mambo
05:48 -
8. Zonke Family - Mhembwe Mukati
04:34
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The members of the Zonke Family from Nyamapanda, Zimbabwe, belong to the few remaining master musicians of the matepe, a type of lamellophone which belongs to the family of the mbira. This complex interlocking music is played on each instrument with four fingers, each employing independent rhythmic patterns which effects many psychoacoustic tricks on the listener's ear.
This is the first time ever a full matepe ensemble is captured on a studio album. We hope this album is a step towards bringing this music to new audiences – as well as a contribution to its preservation.
This is the first time ever a full matepe ensemble is captured on a studio album. We hope this album is a step towards bringing this music to new audiences – as well as a contribution to its preservation.