Dandemutande

This compilation of field recordings from Zimbabwe portrays the diversity of the country’s rich musical heritage, featuring many lesser-known musical genres and instruments including jukwa, mbakumba, chipendani, and dongonda mbira. The album features performances by renowned musicians such as Tute Chigamba and Paradzai Gore, as well as performances by students in Tariro’s traditional music and dance ensemble.

All recordings were made in the field by Jennifer Kyker during her year in Zimbabwe as a Fulbright Fellow in ethnomusicology, in collaboration with the musicians who have generously donated their talents for this album, in support of Tariro’s work.

Tariro is a non-profit organization based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Their mission is to provide financial support for young women who have been orphaned by AIDS, enabling them to complete a secondary school education. Tariro’s work with orphaned girls emphasizes the importance of women’s education as an effective response to the AIDS epidemic.

For more information about Tariro, or to donate online, please visit their website at tariro.org.

Tracks:

• 1. Nyarara Kuchema (Be quiet, don’t cry) (performed by Sekuru Tute Chigamba; composed by Sekuru Tute Chigamba; original composition for guitar)
• 2. Amnandi Agaiwe (Beautiful harvest) (performed by Tariro Traditional Marimba and Dance Ensemble; Trad.; traditional jukwa harvest drumming/dance song)
• 3. Bwanyamakaka (Leaders must not intimidate) (performed by Sekuru Tute Chigamba; Trad.; traditional Korekore song, played on mbira)
• 4. Panyika Panorema (The world is heavy) (performed by “Shungu DzeNherera” Tariro Choir; gospel song performed by Tariro students)
• 5. Chamutengure (Chemutengure) (Sound of wagon wheels) (performed by Tariro Traditional Marimba and Dance Ensemble; Trad.; marimba arrangment, with mbakumba dancing)
• 6. Ruva Rangu (My flower) (performed by Sekuru Tute Chigamba; composed by Sekuru Tute Chigamba; original composition for guitar; a love song)
• 7. Mukondombera (AIDS) (performed by “Shungu DzeNherera” Tariro Choir; composed by “Shungu DzeNherera” Tariro Choir; original composition by Tariro students)
• 8. Kunatsa Muroyi (To please a witch) (performed by Brian Chigamba; Trad.; traditional Korekore dinhe song, played on chipendani)
• 9. Uya Uone Mutambo (Come see the dance) (performed by Chembira Primary School and Tariro Marimba Group; Trad.; traditional mhande celebratory drumming/dance song)
• 10. Njike Njike (To each his own way) (performed by Paradzai Gore; composed by Paradzai Gore; original mbira composition, played in dongonda tuning)
• 11. Torai Mapadza (Take the hoes and plow) (performed by Tariro Traditional Marimba and Dance Ensemble; Trad.; traditional mbakumba harvest drumming/dance song)

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

chipendani, dongonda mbira, jukwa, mbakumba, voice.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Chembira Primary School and Tariro Marimba Group, Brian Chigamba, Tute Chigamba, Paradzai Gore, "Shungu DzeNherera" Tariro Choir, Tariro Traditional Marimba and Dance Ensemble.

Tracks:

• 1. Tambazako (performed by Eric Manana) Listen
• 2. Kana Uchechma (performed by Yvonne Chaka Chaka) Listen
• 3. Neria (performed by Oliver Mtukudzi) Listen
• 4. Kisanje (performed by Bonga)
• 5. Born In A Taxi (performed by Blk Sonshine)
• 6. Rebana Ba Lesotho (performed by Aura Msimang)
• 7. Nkhujipeleka (performed by Wambali)
• 8. What The Future Holds (performed by Louis Mhlanga)
• 9. Shoshela Oshaile Shava (performed by Ras Sheehama)
• 10. Lidzime (performed by Gito Baloi)
• 11. Sou O Que Sou (performed by Jose Mucavel)
• 12. Acha Masimango (performed by Kampi Moto & George Phiri)
• 13. Vinqo (performed by Shaluza Max)
• 14. Udadewetha (performed by Shiyani Ngcobo)
• 15. Mumba (performed by Maureen Lilanda)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Gito Baloi, Blk Sonshine, Bonga, Maureen Lilanda, Shaluza Max, Louis Mhlanga, Kampi Moto, Aura Msimang, Oliver Mtukudzi, Jose Mucavel, Shiyani Ngcobo, George Phiri, Ras Sheehama, Wambali.

2-CD set.

Tracks:

• 1. Chemedzevana (performed by Bhundu Boys) Listen
• 2. Ngoma Ngairire (Let The Music Roll) (performed by Robson Banda & The New Black Eagles) Listen
• 3. Rirongere (performed by Oliver Mtukudzi) Listen
• 4. Vamashumba (performed by Zig Zag Band)
• 5. Mamvemne (performed by Thomas Mapfumo)
• 6. Dreams Of A Home (performed by Edwin Hama)
• 7. Zvaitika (performed by James Chimombe)
• 8. Shungu (performed by Andy Brown & The Storm)
• 9. Nhemamususa (performed by Chiwoniso Maraire)
• 10. Hona Ka (performed by Louis Mhlanga)
• 11. Matida Hostel (performed by Too Open)
• 12. Munonza Sei? (performed by Manzana Movement)
• 13. Chenjerera Upenyu (performed by Jonah Sithole)
• 14. Devera Ngwena Zhimozhi (performed by Dvera Ngwena Jazz Band)
• 15. Murazo Wamoto (performed by Machanic Manyekure & The Puritans)
• 16. Mundikumbuke
• 17. Rumba Afrika
• 18. Zuva Rawakandida
• 19. Ndaremerwa (One Week)
• 20. Mfanyana
• 21. Chipembere
• 22. Wadiwa Musamzonde
• 23. Mkwenyana
• 24. Mugove
• 25. Mugove
• 26. Mabhauwa
• 27. Ilanga Malishona
• 28. Thank You Lord
• 29. Eulogy To A Political Martyr
• 30. Toputika Neshungu

Tracks:

• 1. Akwaba (performed by Angelique Kidjo) (4:26)
• 2. Awuthele Kancane (performed by Mahotella Queens) (5:47)
• 3. 8/10 (performed by Mbilia Bel) (6:38)
• 4. Tsy Kivy (performed by Tarika) (4:04)
• 5. Click Song (performed by Miriam Makeba) (2:35)
• 6. Mutombo (performed by Tshala Muana) (5:06)
• 7. Farafina Dambe (performed by Nahawa Doumbia) (5:26)
• 8. Lok' Dance (performed by Soukous Stars) (4:06)
• 9. Soman (performed by Amy Koita) (6:13)
• 10. Djorolen (performed by Oumou Sangare) (5:20)
• 11. Christana (performed by Oumou Diobate) (5:05)
• 12. Legends (performed by Yvonne Chaka Chaka) (5:05)
• 13. Oukaladado (performed by Nayanka Bell) (4:26)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Nayanka Bell, Mbilia Bel, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Oumou Diobate, Nahawa Doumbia, Angelique Kidjo, Amy Koita, Miriam Makeba, Tshala Muana, Mahotella Queens, Oumou Sangare, Soukous Stars, Tarika.

Tracks:

• 1. Medowlands (performed by Nancy Jacobs And Her Sisters)
• 2. Scullery Department (performed by Voice)
• 3. Pondo Blues (performed by Eric Nomvete)
• 4. Inhlupeko (Melancholy) (performed by Winston Mankunku Ngozi)
• 5. Madhouse (performed by Sankomota)
• 6. Black Heroes (performed by Tete's Big Sound)
• 7. She-Been (performed by Jonas Gwangwa)
• 8. Sound Of The People (performed by Malopoets)
• 9. Ubuhle Bako (performed by Sakhile)
• 10. Black Fire (performed by Pacific Express)
• 11. Song For Winnie (performed by Sabenza)
• 12. You Aint Gonna Know Me Cause You Think You Know Me (performed by Dedication Orchestra)
• 13. On The Other Side (performed by Abstractions With Duke Makasi)
• 14. Gobbliesation (In A Global Village) (performed by Zim Ngqawana)
• 15. Romeo And Alek Will Never Rhyme Part 1 (performed by McCoy Mrbata)

Tracks:

• 1. Ladysmith Black Mambazo (performed by Siligugu Isiphambano) Listen
• 2. Zodwa (performed by Indlela) Listen
• 3. Masole A Tumelo (performed by Chaba Di A Fela) Listen
• 4. Lundi (performed by Thembela Kuye)
• 5. Amadodana Ase Wesile (performed by Haufi Le Morena)
• 6. MCP (performed by Ikhenana Yoqobo)
• 7. IPCC (performed by Jesu Oa Maloba)
• 8. Rebecca (performed by Modimo Oa Ka)
• 9. Holy Cross Choir (performed by Khona Manje)
• 10. Soweto Gospel Choir (performed by Vuma)
• 11. Majalefa A Morena (performed by Godumo Dumo)
• 12. Pure Gold (performed by Icilongo)
• 13. Oleseng (performed by Mohau Oa Morena)
• 14. Amasabatha (performed by O Khethelwe)
• 15. Perfect Choice (performed by Ng 'Thethelele)

This compilation was made in order to give the listener a chance to sample a song from each of the Mhumhi Records CD’s available up to 2004. There are also two songs from the Cancune, Mozambique CD as that CD contains two distinct musics.

The liner notes do not contain full translations, but there are pictures to help the listener visualize each environment. The individual CDs from which these tracks are taken contain detailed line-by-line translations from ChiShona to English.

Tracks:

• 1. Nyamamusango (performed by Sekuru Gora, Chigamba, and Moyo -Vakuru Chaivo; From the CD: Sekuru Gora, Chigamba, and Moyo -Vakuru Chaivo) (6:41)
• 2. Nhengure (performed by Newton Gwara; From the CD: Newton Gwara and the Nheravauya Mbira Group -Nhengure) (9:18)
• 3. vana Vodzungaira (performed by Kunzwana Mbira Group; From the CD: Kunzwana Mbira Group -Shamu YaPasi) (7:42)
• 4. Kombo (performed by Mbira DzaVaNdau; From the CD: Mbira DzaVaNdau- From Chimanimani to Birchenaugh Bridge) (6:16)
• 5. Mosva Yapera Kare (From the CD: Traditional Music of Cancune Mozambique - ChiSanza, Nyanga) (5:12)
• 6. Nyanga (From the CD: Traditional Music of Cancune Mozambique - ChiSanza, Nyanga) (5:03)
• 7. Makatikwele (performed by Mashozhera Mbira Group; From the CD: Mashozhera Mbira Group - Hurombo) (5:05)
• 8. Butsu Mutandarikwa (performed by Simon Mashoko; From the CD: Sekuru Simon Mashoko - Hallelujah) (9:18)
• 9. Taivaziva Kare (performed by Mbira DzeNharira; From the CD: Mbira DzeNharira - Kudya Kwe Nzeve) (7:28)
• 10. Kunatsa Muroyi (performed by David Gweshe; From the CD: David Gweshe - Mhuri YeKwa Nohoreka) (5:05)
• 11. Vazimuwe (performed by Chaka Chawasarira; From the CD: Chaka Chawasarira - Magore-Kore) (6:22)

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

hosho, mbira, voice.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Vakuru Chaivo, Chaka Chawasarira, Tute Chigamba, Mbira DzeNharira, Sekuru Gora, Newton Gwara, David Gweshe, Kunzwana Mbira Group, Simon Mashoko, Mashozhera Mbira Group.

Tracks:

• 1. Batonga (performed by Angelique Kidjo)
• 2. Zaione (performed by Sally Nyolo)
• 3. Amaqwati (performed by Gloria Bosman)
• 4. U Could Be Happy Too (performed by Linda Kekana)
• 5. Sodade (performed by Cesaria Evora)
• 6. Wale Watu (performed by Khadja Nin)
• 7. Mfaz Onga Phesheya (performed by Busi Mhlongo)
• 8. Masakhane (performed by Miriam Makeba)
• 9. Wemnt'omnyama (performed by Suthukazi Arosi)
• 10. Guramayle (performed by Gigi)
• 11. Yaye Demin (performed by Monique Seka)
• 12. Ngane Yakwethu (performed by Tu Nokwe)
• 13. Ancient Voices (performed by Chiwoniso)
• 14. Djorolen (performed by Oumou Sangare)
• 15. Turnaround (performed by Allen Kwela featuring Sibongile Khumalo)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Suthukazi Arosi, Gloria Bosman, Cesaria Evora, Gigi, Linda Kekana, Sibongile Khumalo, Angelique Kidjo, Allen Kwela, Miriam Makeba, Chiwoniso Maraire, Busi Mhlongo, Khadja Nin, Tu Nokwe, Sally Nyolo, Oumou Sangare, Monique Seka.

Tracks:

• 1. Siykubonga (performed by Holy Spirit Choir) (4:49)
• 2. Izimvana-Dikonyana (performed by Pure Gold) (4:59)
• 3. Siyathandaz (performed by Holy Cross Choir) (4:09)
• 4. Nkosi Sikelela (performed by Mzwakhe Mbuli) (2:06)
• 5. Khona Manje (performed by Holy Cross Choir) (4:28)
• 6. Baba Wethu Singenile (performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo) (2:40)
• 7. Khuluma Nami (performed by Holy Spirits Choir) (4:50)
• 8. O Lemenemene (performed by Pure Gold) (4:33)
• 9. Hamba Jona (performed by Holy Cross Choir) (4:41)
• 10. Song for God (performed by Mzwakhe Mbuli) (4:50)
• 11. Malibongwe (performed by Holy Cross Choir) (3:01)
• 12. Emafini (performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo) (4:23)
• 13. Lizwi (performed by Holy Cross Choir) (3:44)
• 14. Senda Wulahlela (performed by Moruti Ndlovu) (3:08)
• 15. Siligugu Isiphambano (performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo) (3:39)
• 16. Makholwa Vumani Isono (performed by Izikhova Ezimnqini) (4:00)
• 17. Nkosi Sikelel' Iafrika (performed by Teal Choir) (3:23)

Tracks:

• 1. Gnanama (performed by Kandia Kouyate with Mamadou Diabate)
• 2. Deli (performed by Djelimousa "Ballake" Sissoko)
• 3. Cherie (performed by Baaba Maal with Kaouding Cissokho)
• 4. Saya Djangaro (performed by Kaouding Cissokho)
• 5. Queen Bee (performed by Toumani Diabate and Taj Mahal)
• 6. Mousso (performed by Seckou Keita Diamana)
• 7. Kano (performed by Trio Ivoire with Tata Dindin)
• 8. Simbomba (performed by Dembo Konte & Kausu Luyateh)
• 9. Ayo (performed by Djeli Moussa Diawara)
• 10. Koumbe (performed by M'bady Kouyateh)
• 11. Population (performed by Jaliba Kuyateh and The Kumareh Band)
• 12. Alla L'aa Ke (performed by Alhaji Bai Konte)
• 13. Spirit (performed by Pops Mhamed)
• 14. Samaman (performed by Toumani Diabate and Ballake Sissoko)

Tracks:

• 1. Kalonda (A sore) (performed by The Kalonda Band) (4:25)
• 2. Moyo taukali mucamba (My heart does not rest in my chest) (performed by Green Mamba) (4:58)
• 3. Busiku bwanduuma (I have been bitten by the night) (performed by Green Mamba) (6:28)
• 4. Maggie (performed by Short Mazabuka) (4:05)
• 5. Kalinda (performed by Short Mazabuka) (3:14)
• 6. Nobantu bacisi (People of the nation) (performed by John Mboozi) (2:03)
• 7. Wbelelwa (Expressing joy) (performed by Munkuni Palace Women's Choir) (1:47)
• 8. Shungu Namutitima (The water that thunders) (performed by Munkuni Palace Women's Choir) (4:27)
• 9. Twalumba (Thank you) (performed by Ngoma Roots Band) (5:33)
• 10. Mwachibona chimami (Look at my lady) (performed by Langston Ngandu) (5:17)
• 11. Baka mana bana mubingi (They've finished off teh children) (performed by Langston Ngandu) (5:06)
• 12. Hamakando vwiila (Hamakando respond) (performed by Clement Moonga & the Tontela and Sosela Band) (4:15)
• 13. Kulila kwakabbanjo (The way the guitar plays) (performed by Green Mamba) (6:23)
• 14. Kasilimu baama (A beautifully slim girl) (performed by The Kalonda Band) (7:16)
• 15. Aidisi tiyakalonda banyama (Aids never came for animals) (performed by the women of the Hachaanga Squad) (2:51)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Green Mamba, The Kalonda Band, Short Mazabuka, John Mboozi, Clement Moonga & the Tontela and Sosela Band, Munkuni Palace Women’s Choir, Langston Ngandu, Ngoma Roots Band, the women of the Hachaanga Squad.

A compilation of tracks from several artists released by Limitless Sky Records ranging from Garikayi Tirikoti (Zimbabwean mbira) to Ndala Kasheba (Congolese 12-string acoustic guitar) to Yekete Beat Band (Tanzanian highlife).

Tracks:

• 1. Madoya (performed by Yekete Beat Band)
• 2. Umbeya (performed by Ndala Kasheba))
• 3. Maidei (performed by Garikayi Tirikoti)
• 4. Watanzania Watu Wa Amani (performed by Achigo Band)
• 5. Namsitu Dawa (performed by Yekete Beat Band)
• 6. Kokolay (performed by Ndala Kasheba)
• 7. Tebo (performed by Achigo Band)
• 8. Ngoma (performed by Yekete Beat Band)
• 9. Mpaka Manga (performed by Ndala Kasheba)
• 10. Kugara Hunzwana (performed by Garikayi Tirikoti)
• 11. Kilimanjaro (performed by Delphin Mununga)
• 12. Marashi Ya Pemba (performed by Ndala Kasheba)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Achigo Band, Ndala Kasheba, Delphin Mununga, Garikayi Tirikoti, Yekete Beat Band.

This album was recorded by Tchad Blake in October 1994 entirely on location in Zimbabwe using bedrooms, kitchens, town halls, and the outdoors as the studio. Document: Zimbabwe marks the first in the Document Series, created by Real World to accommodate artistically and technically unusual recordings.

Tracks:

• 1. Cookin' with Mr. Green T. Mususa
• 2. Rega Kusarira (Don't Be Left Behind) (performed by Amabhubesi; composed by Lameck Moyo)
• 3. Sayigansa Intaba (We Have Ascended the Hill) (performed by Amabhubesi; composed by Lameck Moyo)
• 4. Taxi barkers, Harare
• 5. Huku Ineronda (Chicken With a Wound) (performed by Sekuru Gora)
• 6. Mr. Green Speaks
• 7. Mahororo (Summer Bird Migration) (performed by Sekuru Gora)
• 8. Harare street parade
• 9. Izimbongo Zeko Mabhena (Praises to My Ancestors) (performed by Minus Mabhena)
• 10. Storm coming
• 11. Samu Nyathi plays banjo
• 12. Cherry Yekwazulu (Girls of Dreams from Zululand) (performed by Faces of Talent; composed by Musa Sibanda, J. Sibanda)
• 13. Tsvaru (You Deserve It) (performed by Max Mapfumo)
• 14. Mr. Green plays 'Sadza Handidyi Ndeda' (I Don't Want Sadza, I Want to Be Breastfed) (Trad.)
• 15. Chinyambera (performed by Mhembero; composed by Henry Maposa; Masvingo hunters' dance)
• 16. Rembrandt kids
• 17. Rugare Tange Nhamo (Work Like a Slave to Live Like a King) (performed by Amabhubesi; composed by Lameck Moyo)
• 18. Inyoni Amakhosi (performed by Nhlangabeza; Trad.)
• 19. COMMANDER (performed by Bulk Spirits; composed by Mr. Bulk)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Amabhubesi, Mr. Bulk, Faces of Talent, Sekuru Gora, Minus Mabhena, Max Mapfumo, Henry Maposa, Mhembero, Lameck Moyo, Nhlangabeza, J. Sibanda, Musa Sibanda, Bulk Spirits.

Recorded in the blistering heat of Mozambique by Joel Laviolette, this CD features two musics not commonly heard abroad. The first six tracks are songs performed by Simoes John Pemba on the 22-key ChiSanza mbira, an instrument somewhat reminiscent of the Zimbabwean karimba with a repertoire that is likely cousin to that of the Zimbabwean mbira dzavadzimu.

The last four tracks are nyanga panpipe ensemble music similar to the ngororombe music of Zimbabwe’s Tonga people: a group of men dance in a circle, each piping or singing a note as his turn comes in the interweaving melody.

Tracks:

• Simoes John Pemba: ChiSanza
• 1. Nherera (5:20) Listen
• 2. Kuva Navakadzi Vaviri (7:03) Listen
• 3. Mhosva Yapera Kare (5:10) Listen
• 4. Changala Pinyu (4:30) Listen
• 5. Instrumental (3:08) Listen
• Nyanga dzeCancune
• 6. Nyanga (9:31) Listen
• 7. Nyanga (20:24) Listen
• 8. Nyanga (7:53) Listen

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

chisanza mbira, nyanga panpipes, vocals.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Nyanga dzeCancune, Simoes John Pemba.

This collection of songs recorded live at the 2000 Zimbabwean Music Festival in Eugene, Oregon represents a variety of Zimbabwean musical styles, from traditional pieces to modern arrangements of popular songs. It includes mbira, marimba, chipendani, nyunga nyunga, voice, hosho and electric instruments. Many thanks to the Zimbabwean and North American musicians who collaborated in performing these songs. The artists and producers have donated their efforts on this project. All profits from the sale of this CD will go to AIDS relief in Zimbabwe.

Tracks:

• 1. Mukatiende (Bukatiende) (performed by Cosmas Magaya, Beauler Dyoko, Musekiwa Chingodza)
• 2. Mudzimu (performed by Zanga Zanga)
• 3. Tsamba (performed by Lora and Sukutai)
• 4. Tadzungaira (performed by Forward Kwenda)
• 5. Nyuchi (performed by Zawadi)
• 6. Manyatera (performed by Kudana Marimba)
• 7. Nyamamusango (performed by Julia Chigamba, Njuzu)
• 8. Mamba Kwedza (performed by Wagogo)
• 9. Mahororo (performed by Hungwe)
• 10. Taireva (performed by Shumba)
• 11. Kuzangana (performed by Sheasby Matiure)

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

chipendani, drum kit, electric bass, electric guitar, hosho, marimba, mbira, nyunga nyunga karimba, vocals.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Julia Chigamba, Musekiwa Chingodza, Lora and Sukutai, Lora Chiorah Dye, Beauler Dyoko, Hungwe, Kudana Marimba, Forward Kwenda, Cosmas Magaya, Sheasby Matiure, Njuzu, Njuzu Mbira, Shumba, Shumba Marimba Band, Wagogo, Zanga Zanga, Zawadi.

Tracks:

• 1. Munonzwa Sei? (performed by Mazana Movement) (7:02)
• 2. Ndiri Mujere (performed by Paul Matavire & The Hit Machine) (8:30)
• 3. Tambirai Vayeni (performed by Ephat Mujuru & The Spirit of the People) (7:08)
• 4. Dreams of a Home (performed by Edwin Hama) (5:30)
• 5. Chemedzevana (performed by Biggie Tembo) (4:07)
• 6. Vamashuma (performed by Zig Zag Band) (5:15)
• 7. Mutserendende (performed by Max Mapfumo & Dopiro Crew) (7:32)
• 8. Baba Vachamunorwa (performed by Leonard Zhakata) (7:48)
• 9. Baya Wabaya (performed by John Chibadura) (7:29)
• 10. Pachinyakare (performed by King Pharoh (The Flying Mamboo) & Marumbe Express) (6:26)
• 11. Ngugama (performed by Lovemore Majaivana) (3:55)
• 12. Ilanga Malishona (performed by Solomon Skuza) (3:46)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

John Chibadura, Dopiro Crew, Edwin Hama, The Hit Machine, King Pharoh (The Flying Mamboo) & Marumbe Express, Lovemore Majaivana, Max Mapfumo, Max Mapfumo & Dopiro Crew, Paul Matavire, Paul Matavire & The Hit Machine, Mazana Movement, Ephat Mujuru, Ephat Mujuru & The Spirit of the People, Solomon Skuza, The Spirit of the People, Biggie Tembo, Leonard Zhakata, Zig Zag Band.

For centuries the Gwembe Valley Tonga lived along the north and south banks of the Zambezi river. In 1958 they were forced to move by the rising waters of Lake Kariba due to the damming of the Zambezi – a hydro-electric project of the then Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The resettlement was followed by a physical separation by the new lake, later reinforced by the incorporation of these Batonga into two different nations, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Forty years on, these recordings by Michael Baird in 1996 from both sides of the lake, show the rich musical culture of these forgotten people to be very much alive.

Tracks:

• 1. The lake, part 1
• 2. Lyamwaika izina lyangu
• 3. Kwabuka ciimbo cangu
• 4. Bamugelo ba mu Zambia
• 5. Ndilila bwangu
• 6. Ndili tanotina maila
• 7. Solo pita
• 8. Moyo utamanu
• 9. Bamooba
• 10. Tengoyu saba saba
• 11. Nobanabwinga kamuteela
• 12. Ntwambonzi
• 13. Inzala izima mulilo
• 14. Tulomba meenda
• 15. Kusoma kwamana
• 16. Kubwemunyama
• 17. Lwiimbo lwangu
• 18. Kubwema
• 19. The lake, part 2

Compiled by Banning Eyre, who wrote the accompanying book In Griot Time: An American Guitarist in Mali. The CD blends Eyre’s own recordings from Bamako with exceptional studio work by Mali’s top artists. This is Mali as you’ve never heard it, a musical portrait of Bamako with its grandiose griots recounting the glories of the past, and its funky, soulful singers and string players pounding out the blues of the moment.

Tracks:

• 1. Sunjata (performed by Djelimady Tounkara)
• 2. Silanide (performed by Super Rail Band)
• 3. Jeliya (performed by Yayi Kanoute)
• 4. Kouyate/Diaoura (performed by Djelimady Tounkara and Adama Tounkara)
• 5. Doninke (performed by Kandia Kouyate)
• 6. Grayere Nafun (performed by Lobi Traore)
• 7. Maby Djoudon Don (performed by Lobi Traore; live excerpt)
• 8. Diguisse (performed by Djelimady and Solo Tounkara)
• 9. Hunter's Festival (performed by Sibiri Samake)
• 10. Dugu Kamelemba (performed by Oumou Sangare)
• 11. Musee (performed by Sali Sidibe)
• 12. Toubaka (performed by Djelimady Tounkara)
• 13. Tekere (performed by Salif Keita)
• 14. Sema (performed by Toumani Diabate)
• 15. Lanaya (performed by Djelimady Tounkara and Friends)
• 16. Nanale (performed by Habib Koite)
• 17. Allah Uya (performed by Ali Farka Toure)
• 18. Kedo (performed by Djelimady Tounkara, Solo Tounkara)
• 19. Wild Goose Chase (performed by Basekou Kouyate, Dirck Westervelt)

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

drums; guitar; kora; vocals.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Toumani Diabate, Yayi Kanoute, Salif Keita, Habib Koite, Basekou Kouyate, Kandia Kouyate, Sibiri Samake, Oumou Sangare, Sali Sidibe, Super Rail Band, Adama Tounkara, Djelimady Tounkara, Djelimady Tounkara and Friends, Solo Tounkara, Ali Farka Toure, Lobi Traore, Dirck Westervelt.

Kootenay Co-op Radio in Nelson BC presents an audio toast to the talents and work of the musicians, artists, and artisans who call the West Kootenay region of Southeastern British Columbia home. By no means an exhaustive compilation of the bright lights of the region, it does give the listener and reader an idea that this place attracts and holds a wide variety of creatively skilled people, responsible for the area garnering its reputation as a premiere rural arts centre.

Tracks:

• 1. More Love, Then Hope (A Ford the Lamb Abroad)
• 2. Pont of No Return (Ben Van Wyk)
• 3. Luthier David Cureton
• 4. Spark In Your Eyes (Rose Nielsen)
• 5. Photographer Fred Rosenberg
• 6. Song for Melanie (Rylan Kewen)
• 7. Photo Collagist Judy Wapp
• 8. Oh World! (Tamara)
• 9. Sculptor Toru Fujibayashi
• 10. Bukatiende (Mushana Marimba)
• 11. Sculptor Brent Bukowski
• 12. Psychic Says (Bartoc)
• 13. Poet Lynn Lidstone
• 14. Just For This Moment (Bert Peters)
• 15. Painter John Cooper
• 16. Like A Train (Leland Frank & The Radiators)
• 17. Poet Eileen Delehanty Pearkes
• 18. Blue Rain (Rain)
• 19. That May Be (The Three Poets)
• 20. Landlocked Sailor (Tom Lewis)
• 21. I've Got the Key

Instruments: (in alphabetical order)

djembe, drum kit, electric bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, marimbas, piano, rainstick, saxophone, viola, violin, vocals.

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Bartoc, Dr. Glue, Andrea Ford, Leland Frank & The Radiators, Rylan Kewen, Connie Lambrecht, Tom Lewis, Rose Nielsen, Bert Peters, Rain, Tamara, The Three Poets, Ben Van Wyk.

Eleven splendid examples of indigenous Zimbabwean music, covering a wide range from mbira to marimba, from the chipendani mouth bow played by octogenarian Frank Gomba to the one-stringed ‘banji’ backed by a joyful crowd of children’s voices. Recorded between December 1998 and March 1999 by Ted Wright.

Tracks:

• 1. Night Sounds
• 2. Sara Sara (Stay) (performed by Mavangwe)
• 3. Nhemamusasa (performed by Mhembero)
• 4. Zamura RaBette Ndakiribata (performed by Frank Gomba)
• 5. title unknown (performed by Herbert Kachuta)
• 6. Chemutengure (performed by Manderi Village Marimba)
• 7. Cowbells
• 8. Sekuru Mandikanganwa (performed by VaMarapuza)
• 9. Diniwe (performed by Lucia Chitende, Portia Chakaunda, Oliver Chari)
• 10. Mhondoro (performed by Mavangwe)
• 11. Ndotaba Neukuneuko Tsame Tsuro (performed by Frank Gomba)
• 12. Chanje (Shanje) (performed by Mhembero)
• 13. Nyakoko (performed by Kachuta Mapfuwe Band)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Portia Chakaunda, Oliver Chari, Lucia Chitende, Frank Gomba, Herbert Kachuta, Kachuta Mapfuwe Band, Manderi Village Marimba, Mavangwe, Mhembero, VaMarapuza.

This striking album of sanza mbira songs was produced by Ocora, the record label of Radio France that has made so many incredible recordings over the past decades. The excellent technical sound quality puts these G’Baya musicians right in front of you, with their beautiful sanza playing, their low, sonorous singing, and their complex hand percussion. This is one of the most amazing albums of non-Zimbabwean mbira music I have ever heard.

Tracks:

• 1. Piéré
• 2. Naa-Koré
• 3. Naa-Bua
• 4. Daïte
• 5. Naa-Yanga
• 6. Fara Ko Kumanda
• 7. Naa Ndongoé

”Volume 1 mainly features the southern tribes of South Africa, the first being the ‘Zulus’ in the East, with three artists representing various styles of traditional and modern maskanda. Busi Mhlongo, perhaps the most popular female performer, has given maskanda a new modern meaning,spreading the mainly ‘male’ form of music across the globe. Going west from tropical Durban in Kwa Zulu Natal we enter the soft, green hills of ‘Xhosa’ land where we mainly feature the work of Amampondo and their many friends and tribal members from rural Transkei and Langa (the oldest township in Capetown). Personally the most remarkable musical and spiritual journey took us to Africa’s oldest tribe – the San people (Bushmen) in Namibia on the border to Botswana where the sand dunes of the Kalahari begin to form. Our first visit with Pops Mohamed subsequently resulted in a number of rewarding projects presenting the San’s tradition to a mostly ill-informed Western public.” – Robert Trunz, MELT 2000

Tracks:

• 1. Uthando Lupelele (performed by Madisoni)
• 2. Udela Izangoma (To despise Izangoma 'diviners') (performed by Mangaliso Maxanjana; composed by Mangaliso Maxanjana)
• 3. Nontokazi (performed by Ngqoko Cultural Club (Ladyfrere Xhosa Singers); composed by Nowaylete Mbizweni)
• 4. Asihlale Phansi (performed by Shiyani Ngcobo; composed by Shiyani Ngcobo; arranged by Shiyani Ngcobo)
• 5. Akavunywa Kulonina (S/he is not accepted by the maternal family) (performed by Maqhudeni; composed by Nowayleti Mbizweni)
• 6. Sfebe Sendoda (performed by DZM Project; composed by Dizu Plaatjies, Mzwandile Qotoyi; arranged by Dizu Plaatjies, Mzwandile Qotoyi)
• 7. Sad Song (performed by Bushmen of the Kalahari; Trad.; arranged by Pops Mohamed)
• 8. Ubombo (performed by Madala Kunene; composed by Madala Kunene)
• 9. Oxamu (performed by Busi Mhlongo; Trad.; arranged by Busi Mhlongo)
• 10. Yintoni Na Lizange (performed by DZM Project, King of the Pondos; composed by Dizu Plaatjies, Mzwandile Qotoyi)
• 11. Awusoze ('Wawungasoze' You would never see) (performed by Hlangani Cultural Group; Trad.; arranged by Hlangani Cultural Group)
• 12. Lo Mhlaba (This earth) (performed by Hlangani Cultural Group; Trad.; arranged by Hlangani Cultural Group)
• 13. Bayayazi Le Ndada (They know this business) (performed by Hlangani Cultural Group; Trad.; arranged by Hlangani Cultural Group)
• 14. Samora Machel (performed by Dizu Plaatjies, Mzwandile Qotoyi; composed by Dizu Plaatjies, Mzwandile Qotoyi)
• 15. Djembe Amam (performed by Amampondo; composed by Dizu Plaatjies, S. Matole, M. Lande, N. Ludonga, Mzwandile Qotoyi)
• 16. Yitileni (performed by Madisoni; composed by Madisoni; arranged by Matotiyana Mzwandile, Dizu Mzwandile)

Credits: (in alphabetical order)

Amampondo, Bushmen of the Kalahari, DZM Project, Hlangani Cultural Group, King of the Pondos, Madala Kunene, M. Lande, N. Ludonga, Madisoni, Maqhudeni, S. Matole, Mangaliso Maxanjana, Nowaylete Mbizweni, Nowayleti Mbizweni, Busi Mhlongo, Pops Mohamed, Dizu Mzwandile, Matotiyana Mzwandile, Shiyani Ngcobo, Ngqoko Cultural Club (Ladyfrere Xhosa Singers), Dizu Plaatjies, Mzwandile Qotoyi.