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Chipembere CD
Tracks:
- Chipembere
- Zendekaiwa
- Chemutengure
- Kapotso
- Nhemamusasa
- Ncuzu
- Hombi
- Sikokiyana
- Sekuru Joe
- Todzungaira
- Zomba
- Tipe Tizwe
- Mbira / Amaxoxo
Dyoko Spirit CD
By Ambuya Beauler Dyoko
A Eugene Field Recording. Mbira, vocals, guitar, drum, and spoken word.
Tracks:
- Live Radio 2002
- Karanda
- Nhemamusasa
- Muroyi
- Munovaira
- Kuzanga A
- Kuzanga B (Paul Prince on guitar)
- Nyamupfukudza
- Uranda (Musekiwa Chingodza on drum)
- Thanks
Members: $12 ($10 each for 5 or more)
Musimboti CD
By Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center
Musimboti is a collection of tracks recorded by various Kutsinhira bands and members. It includes marimba, mbira, drumming and singing.
"I'm enjoying listening to this collection of marimba and mbira songs much more than I might expect to enjoy just any class recital.
The Kutsinhira Center in Eugene has been spawning good players for a long time, and the ensembles represented here are fine examples.
The album is enhanced by Zimbabwean guests Beauler Dyoko, Cosmas Magaya, and Musekiwa Chingodza, who perform with one another and with the Kutsinhira members on nearly every track.
Mbira is well represented on Musimboti with Serevende Nyamaropa played by Musekiwa Chingodza and Jennifer Kyker, Nhemamusasa by Musekiwa, Beauler, and Cosmas, and Taireva played by Cosmas and friends."
-Paul Novitski, Dandemutande
Tracks:
- Taireva (marimba)
- Nhemamusasa (marimba)
- Serevende Nyamaropa (mbira)
- Kapotso Unondo Tamba Iwewe (marimba)
- Kasahwa (marimba)
- Nhemamusasa (mbira)
- Kumakomo (marimba)
- Sikokiyana (marimba)
- Taireva (mbira)
- Chipembere ya Stavo (marimba)
- Hwende (drums and vocals)
Afamba Apota CD
By Cosmas Magaya and Beauler Dyoko
Afamba Apota means that any journey will have unexpected events. One fortunate event of Cosmas and Beauler's millennium journey to North America was the unexpected opportunity for them to make this recording together. Cosmas commented on the recording of this CD: "In Zimbabwe, we each have our own mbira groups. Though we have previously toured Europe and the U.S.A. and made recordings as part of larger groupings, we have never before performed or recorded together as a duo. As we are now traveling together in the U.S., we have been able to make this recording, a special treat for both of us. The spirit of the songs in this context was unique and very enjoyable for us."
Tracks:
- Chipindura
- Dande
- Nhemamusasa
- Taireva
- Kuzanga
- Shumba
- Mukatiende
- Kusarima
- Kusuwamusha
- Kuyenzera
- Chipembere
Hungwe CD
By Musekiwa Chingodza and Jennifer Kyker
"This is a lively set of mbira duets that manage to simultaneously express the youthful energy of the musicians and deep antiquity of their repertoire. Musekiwa's and Jennifer's voices and playing styles are strong and well matched."
-Paul Novitski, Dandemutande
Tracks:
- Dambaza
- Serevende
- Muka Tiende
- Nhemamusasa
- Karigamombe
- Chamutengure
- Chigwaya
- Shumba yaNgwasha
- Nyamaropa
- Taireva
Kutema Musasa CD
By Musekiwa Chingodza
Tracks:
- Nhemamusasa
- Chikokiyana
- Ndofamba Naye
- Ndizarurire
- Chikende
- Dande
- Shumba Yangwasha
- Nyamamusango
- Taireva
Munovhaira CD
By Beauler Dyoko
Tracks:
- Munovhaira
- Muka Tiende
- Chigamba
- Baba Munyaradzi
- Rasai Mapfumo
- Unozofa
Mweya CD
By Dumisani Maraire and Minanzi III
Tracks:
- Mweya
- Kutambarara
- Midzimu
- Machekeche
- Njari
- Butsu Mutandari
- Yuwi Maiwe
- Koloi
Solo CD
By Musekiwa Chingodza
Tracks:
- Todzungaira
- Dande
- Zimbaravashe
- Rega Kuchema
- Chipembere
- Nhemamusasa
- Vana Vapera
Spirit Song
By Kudana Marimba
An album for people of all ages but dedicated to the children of the world, Spirit Song features the voice and vocal direction of Mai Chi Nemarundwe Maraire in this rich, deeply layered studio recording.
Tracks:
- Coming Out
- Mumba Muno Hamutsari Mowa
- Kunyepa
- Minanzi I/Warigamukono
- Spirit Song
- Muti Wambuya
- Sekai
- Zomba
Visual Media
Making Music, Building Bridges DVD
Produced by Elaine Vradenburgh
Making Music, Building Bridges is a documentary about a community in Eugene, Oregon, USA that has emerged around a shared interest in the study, performance, and preservation of musical traditions from Zimbabwe. Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center — founded by Maggie Donahue with the guidance of Zimbabwean master musician, Dumisani Maraire — serves as the primary local hub for music-making of this kind. The Center provides year-round instruction in marimba, mbira, hosho, drumming, and singing for people of all ages. Kutsinhira has been instrumental in sponsoring music residencies in Eugene for Zimbabwean master musicians including Cosmas Magaya, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, and Musekiwa Chingodza. These residencies provide the Eugene community with an opportunity to gain new insights into the musical traditions of Zimbabwe while providing Zimbabwean musicians with an income-generating activity and opportunity to share and spread their musical culture in the United States.
The close musical and personal connections between Kutsinhira members and Zimbabwean musicians led to the establishment of the Zimbabwe Community Development Project (ZCDP) in 2002. ZCDP funds — raised via benefit concerts, garage sales, and direct donations — are used to assist with education and development efforts in Zimbabwe. Making Music, Buiding Bridges focuses on this community to explore the potential for music to serve as a tool to build alliances across distance and difference to affect social change.
Proceeds from the sale of this film benefit the Zimbabwe Community Development Project.
T-Shirts
For colors, sizes, and purchasing go to T-Shirts.
Front: Kutsinhira Mbira Logo
Back: "Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center. Dedicated to the music and people of Zimbabwe"
Musical Instruments
See Kutsinhira's For Sale page to see instruments for sale by Musekiwa Chingodza and Cosmas Magaya.
