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Mbira : Ancient Trance Music from Zimbabwe

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New Videos + Mbira Song Packs

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New Mbira Video Lessons : Jacob Mafuleni

Jacob’s second batch of videos now available: Kushaura, Kutsinhira and advanced improvisations for the traditional song Bangidza/Bangiza.

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Chartwell + William Style KarimugombaSong Pack

Multiple Kushaura and Kutsinhira variations with song structure insights for improvisation.

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Leonard Chiyanike Playing Mbira - viewed from behind the keys of the instrument

Leonard Chiyanike Style Shumba Yemukwasha Song Pack

30+ cycles of beautiful Kushaura and Kutsinhira variations with - with song structure insights.

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