"Azanga" track #1 from local group Shumba Ya Rira, the Lion that Roars, (Zimbabwe) by the Shumba Youth Marimba Ensemble. Recorded and mixed in Port Townsend, WA
From the liner notes: "Music and dance traditions have been deeply ingrained in Shona Culture from ancient time and are passed down from oral tradition. Much of shona music is based on the mbira, a hand-held ideophone with 22-28 metal reeds attached to a board that are plucked when played. The mbira plays a prominent role in many types of ceremonies, including traditional rituals for communicating with ancestral spirits. Some of the pieces on this recording draw upon traditional mbira music from Zimbabwe, and have been translated for marimba.
Marimbas are finely crafted xylophones made from hardwoods such as vermillion, mahogany and paduak. The keys are fine-tuned to reflect the tones played in African societies. Each key has a resonator which amplifies the sound, producing a unique musical effect --- from the clear, bell-like tones of the soprano to the deep, percussive tones of the bass. Marimbas are about five feet long, and their heights vary from two feet to more than five feet. The ensemble of instruments creates music that is exciting to listen to--and wonderful for dancing! The music has a universal quality that appeals to all ages and backgrounds."
http://www.shumbamarimba.org/
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