#mbira — Public Fediverse posts
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Today's project was to attach my new Cortado MkIII contact mic from Zeppelin Labs to the mbira.
It's fantastic. Connects with XLR to phantom power and has a wonderfully clean tone.
For a few decades I built my own contact mics and gaff taped them to the back. The Cortado comes with adhesive putty and is small enough to affix to the rear end of the sound box.
Really impressed!
#mbira #contactmicrophone #zeppelinLabs #cortado #electroacoustic
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Today's project was to attach my new Cortado MkIII contact mic from Zeppelin Labs to the mbira.
It's fantastic. Connects with XLR to phantom power and has a wonderfully clean tone.
For a few decades I built my own contact mics and gaff taped them to the back. The Cortado comes with adhesive putty and is small enough to affix to the rear end of the sound box.
Really impressed!
#mbira #contactmicrophone #zeppelinLabs #cortado #electroacoustic
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Free download codes:
Andy Nechaevsky - Paper Angels - Single
"Where Do Angels Live (plus Paper Angel DIY How-to)"
#instrumental #acoustic #christmas #kalimba #structuredimprovisation #impressionism #tubularbells #mbira #tankdrum #symbolism #christmasjazz #music
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Free download codes:
Andy Nechaevsky - Paper Angels - Single
"Where Do Angels Live (plus Paper Angel DIY How-to)"
#instrumental #acoustic #christmas #kalimba #structuredimprovisation #impressionism #tubularbells #mbira #tankdrum #symbolism #christmasjazz #music
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Francis Bebey – Essok’am
https://amf.didiermary.fr/francis-bebey-essokam/
Né à Douala, Francis Bebey (1929-2001) est considéré comme l’un des pionniers de la musique africaine en Occident. Chanteur et guitariste, il était également poète, conteur et grand joueur de sanza, le piano à pouces, instrument relativement inconnu à cette époque hors d’Afrique.
Ecrivain, il publie plusieurs ouvrages. Il est aussi recruté [...] -
Francis Bebey – Essok’am
https://amf.didiermary.fr/francis-bebey-essokam/
Né à Douala, Francis Bebey (1929-2001) est considéré comme l’un des pionniers de la musique africaine en Occident. Chanteur et guitariste, il était également poète, conteur et grand joueur de sanza, le piano à pouces, instrument relativement inconnu à cette époque hors d’Afrique.
Ecrivain, il publie plusieurs ouvrages. Il est aussi recruté [...] -
Francis Bebey – Psychedelic Sanza
https://amf.didiermary.fr/francis-bebey-psychedelic-sanza/
The incredible “Psychedelic Sanza (1982-1984)” album is a beautifully dreamy celebration of the uniquely affective timbre of the sanza, or African thumb piano, by Francis Bebey.
[…] I did not participate in the production of the various records that my father devoted to the sansa. He did it himself, you might say, in his “laboratory.” […]
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Francis Bebey – Psychedelic Sanza
https://amf.didiermary.fr/francis-bebey-psychedelic-sanza/
The incredible “Psychedelic Sanza (1982-1984)” album is a beautifully dreamy celebration of the uniquely affective timbre of the sanza, or African thumb piano, by Francis Bebey.
[…] I did not participate in the production of the various records that my father devoted to the sansa. He did it himself, you might say, in his “laboratory.” […]
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Thomas Mapfumo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/lion-zimbabwe-thomas-mapfumo/
Thomas Mapfumo was the voice of a revolution, the icon whose music soundtracked the death of Rhodesia and the birth of Zimbabwe.
Thomas Mapfumo (born 1945 in Marondera, Zimbabwe) is a Zimbabwean musician known as “The Lion of Zimbabwe” for his immense popularity and for the political influence he wields through his music. Pre-Independence, his […]
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Thomas Mapfumo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/lion-zimbabwe-thomas-mapfumo/
Thomas Mapfumo was the voice of a revolution, the icon whose music soundtracked the death of Rhodesia and the birth of Zimbabwe.
Thomas Mapfumo (born 1945 in Marondera, Zimbabwe) is a Zimbabwean musician known as “The Lion of Zimbabwe” for his immense popularity and for the political influence he wields through his music. Pre-Independence, his […]
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I've really enjoyed getting into livecoding #music, especially trying collaborations.
Our open mic night has a bunch of talented regulars. Most make music with synth setups which means I can match BPM and manually sync on time.
This one is with Mike who uses a #Mbira (a Zimbabwean instrument) fed through some #synth boxes. We dived straight in to improvise without practice. It's melodic ambience with a hint of cacophony 😄
Some bloopers from me but broadly decent!
https://youtu.be/vdS0ShBEqNU
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I've really enjoyed getting into livecoding #music, especially trying collaborations.
Our open mic night has a bunch of talented regulars. Most make music with synth setups which means I can match BPM and manually sync on time.
This one is with Mike who uses a #Mbira (a Zimbabwean instrument) fed through some #synth boxes. We dived straight in to improvise without practice. It's melodic ambience with a hint of cacophony 😄
Some bloopers from me but broadly decent!
https://youtu.be/vdS0ShBEqNU
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Free download codes:
Andy Nechaevsky - Paper Angels - Single
"Where Do Angels Live (plus Paper Angel DIY How-to)"
#instrumental #acoustic #christmas #kalimba #structuredimprovisation #impressionism #tubularbells #mbira #tankdrum #symbolism #christmasjazz #music
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Free download codes:
Andy Nechaevsky - Paper Angels - Single
"Where Do Angels Live (plus Paper Angel DIY How-to)"
#instrumental #acoustic #christmas #kalimba #structuredimprovisation #impressionism #tubularbells #mbira #tankdrum #symbolism #christmasjazz #music
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Linos Wengara Magaya – Ndakakutaurira
https://amf.didiermary.fr/linos-wengara-magaya-ndakakutaurira/
Linos Wengara Magaya is a UK-based Zimbabwean musician and bandleader. His band, Zimbaremabwe, covers a variety of styles, but specializes in the chimurenga style of electric mbira music pioneered by Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited.
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Linos Wengara Magaya – Ndakakutaurira
https://amf.didiermary.fr/linos-wengara-magaya-ndakakutaurira/
Linos Wengara Magaya is a UK-based Zimbabwean musician and bandleader. His band, Zimbaremabwe, covers a variety of styles, but specializes in the chimurenga style of electric mbira music pioneered by Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited.
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Baloji Feat. Konono N°1 – Karibu Ya Bintou
https://amf.didiermary.fr/baloji-konono-n1-karibu-ya-bintou/
“Karibu Ya Bintou” comes from Baloji‘s album “Kinshasa Succursale.“
Video shot in the streets of Kinshasa.
Electric thumb piano (aka likembé) played by Konono N°1, the legendary Congolese band whose junkyard sonics and trademark “Congotronics” sound has had a major influence on the electronic and indie rock scenes. -
Baloji Feat. Konono N°1 – Karibu Ya Bintou
https://amf.didiermary.fr/baloji-konono-n1-karibu-ya-bintou/
“Karibu Ya Bintou” comes from Baloji‘s album “Kinshasa Succursale.“
Video shot in the streets of Kinshasa.
Electric thumb piano (aka likembé) played by Konono N°1, the legendary Congolese band whose junkyard sonics and trademark “Congotronics” sound has had a major influence on the electronic and indie rock scenes. -
Prince K. Musarurwa – Nyamatsatse
https://amf.didiermary.fr/prince-kudakwashe-musarurwa-nyamatsatse/
RIP Prince K. Musarurwa (December 5, 1988 – February 15, 2020), also known simply as Prince, who was a Zimbabwean African Jazz singer, songwriter and producer. He played the guitar and mbira.
“Nyamatsatse” was released on his last album before his death at 31.Musarurwa was born and raised in Zimbabwe. His career began within the […]
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Prince K. Musarurwa – Nyamatsatse
https://amf.didiermary.fr/prince-kudakwashe-musarurwa-nyamatsatse/
RIP Prince K. Musarurwa (December 5, 1988 – February 15, 2020), also known simply as Prince, who was a Zimbabwean African Jazz singer, songwriter and producer. He played the guitar and mbira.
“Nyamatsatse” was released on his last album before his death at 31.Musarurwa was born and raised in Zimbabwe. His career began within the […]
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[ Lampo ]
Malnovmoda stratlanterno el tordita fero kaj matumita vitro. Froste superglazurita kun neĝo kaj pintaj glacipendaĵoj kiel afrika dikfingra piano.
~kalimbo~
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#miksang #dailypic #aphotoaday
#Esperanto #photography #photo
#winter #snow #frost #frozen #ice #icicles #lamp #streetlamp #idiophone #mbira #kalimba -
[ Lampo ]
Malnovmoda stratlanterno el tordita fero kaj matumita vitro. Froste superglazurita kun neĝo kaj pintaj glacipendaĵoj kiel afrika dikfingra piano.
~kalimbo~
\eZ
#miksang #dailypic #aphotoaday
#Esperanto #photography #photo
#winter #snow #frost #frozen #ice #icicles #lamp #streetlamp #idiophone #mbira #kalimba -
Free download codes:
Andy Nechaevsky - Paper Angels - Single
"Where Do Angels Live (plus Paper Angel DIY How-to)"
#instrumental #acoustic #christmas #kalimba #structuredimprovisation #impressionism #tubularbells #mbira #tankdrum #symbolism #christmasjazz #music
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Free download codes:
Andy Nechaevsky - Paper Angels - Single
"Where Do Angels Live (plus Paper Angel DIY How-to)"
#instrumental #acoustic #christmas #kalimba #structuredimprovisation #impressionism #tubularbells #mbira #tankdrum #symbolism #christmasjazz #music
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Kondi Band – It’s God’s World (So Don’t Do Bad)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/kondi-band-god-world-dont-do-bad/
The album “We Famous” is Sierra Leone’s Kondi Band return in 2021.
Kondi Band is a collaboration between Sierra Leonean kondi (thumb piano) player Sorie Kondi and US producer / DJ Chief Boima, who himself has Sierra Leonean roots.
The project was spawned after Boima happened upon an online video of one of Sorie’s [...]
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Kondi Band – It’s God’s World (So Don’t Do Bad)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/kondi-band-god-world-dont-do-bad/
The album “We Famous” is Sierra Leone’s Kondi Band return in 2021.
Kondi Band is a collaboration between Sierra Leonean kondi (thumb piano) player Sorie Kondi and US producer / DJ Chief Boima, who himself has Sierra Leonean roots.
The project was spawned after Boima happened upon an online video of one of Sorie’s [...]
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Ephat Mujuru & the Spirit of the People
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ephat-mujuru-spirit-people-mbavaira/
In 1972, Ephat Mujuru formed his first group, naming it for one of the most beloved Shona ancestors, Chaminuka. In the midst of the liberation struggle, mbira music became political. Singer and bandleader Thomas Mapfumo began interpreting mbira songs with an electric dance band, creating chimurenga (loosely “struggle”) music, named for the independence [...]
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Ephat Mujuru & the Spirit of the People
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ephat-mujuru-spirit-people-mbavaira/
In 1972, Ephat Mujuru formed his first group, naming it for one of the most beloved Shona ancestors, Chaminuka. In the midst of the liberation struggle, mbira music became political. Singer and bandleader Thomas Mapfumo began interpreting mbira songs with an electric dance band, creating chimurenga (loosely “struggle”) music, named for the independence [...]
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Expressionist bleep bloop sound poem
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Expressionist bleep bloop sound poem
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Free download codes:
Andy Nechaevsky - Paper Angels - Single
"Where Do Angels Live (plus Paper Angel DIY How-to)"
#instrumental #acoustic #christmas #kalimba #structuredimprovisation #impressionism #tubularbells #mbira #tankdrum #symbolism #christmasjazz #music
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Free download codes:
Andy Nechaevsky - Paper Angels - Single
"Where Do Angels Live (plus Paper Angel DIY How-to)"
#instrumental #acoustic #christmas #kalimba #structuredimprovisation #impressionism #tubularbells #mbira #tankdrum #symbolism #christmasjazz #music
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Third Coast Percussion – Standard Stoppages
#Experimental #HindustaniClassical #IDM #Percussion #Shona #contemporaryclassical #experimental #jazz #mathrock #mbira #percussion #Chicago
CC BY-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution No Derivatives) #ccmusic
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Third Coast Percussion – Standard Stoppages
#Experimental #HindustaniClassical #IDM #Percussion #Shona #contemporaryclassical #experimental #jazz #mathrock #mbira #percussion #Chicago
CC BY-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution No Derivatives) #ccmusic
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Konono n°1 meets Batida – Nlele Kalusimbiko
https://amf.didiermary.fr/konono-n1-meets-batida-nlele-kalusimbiko/
Video for “Nlele Kalusimbiko” featuring AF Diaphra on vocals and Papa Juju on guitar, filmed in Portugal.
For this new album, the legendary Congolese band has joined forces with acclaimed Angolan/Portuguese artist Batida aka Pedro Coquenão. Along with producer Vincent Kenis, they convened in Batida’s garage-cum-studio in [...]
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Konono n°1 meets Batida – Nlele Kalusimbiko
https://amf.didiermary.fr/konono-n1-meets-batida-nlele-kalusimbiko/
Video for “Nlele Kalusimbiko” featuring AF Diaphra on vocals and Papa Juju on guitar, filmed in Portugal.
For this new album, the legendary Congolese band has joined forces with acclaimed Angolan/Portuguese artist Batida aka Pedro Coquenão. Along with producer Vincent Kenis, they convened in Batida’s garage-cum-studio in [...]
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Konono n°1 playlist
https://amf.didiermary.fr/konono-congotronics/
Le style de Konono n°1, c’est tout un ensemble de rythmiques qui vous hypnotisent et vous amènent aux portes de la transe (pianos à pouces ou sanza/likembe, et percussions bricolés avec des morceaux de métal et des pièces de voitures recyclés) appuyées par […]
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Konono n°1 playlist
https://amf.didiermary.fr/konono-congotronics/
Le style de Konono n°1, c’est tout un ensemble de rythmiques qui vous hypnotisent et vous amènent aux portes de la transe (pianos à pouces ou sanza/likembe, et percussions bricolés avec des morceaux de métal et des pièces de voitures recyclés) appuyées par […]
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Chiwoniso - Iwai Nesu (1998)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFZCaShc5uUFrom album "Ancient Voices"
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Chiwoniso - Iwai Nesu (1998)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFZCaShc5uUFrom album "Ancient Voices"
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Bhukatiende - African Chamber Music #mbira #ghana #zimbabwe #chambermusic - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh5NQvi-QI8 -
Bhukatiende - African Chamber Music #mbira #ghana #zimbabwe #chambermusic - YouTube
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RIP Mbuya Stella Chiweshe
https://amf.didiermary.fr/rip-mbuya-stella-chiweshe/
Veteran award-winning musician and Mbira artist Mbuya Stella Chiweshe, the “Queen of Mbira” died in January 2023.She was internationally known for her singing and playing of the mbira dzavadzimu, a traditional instrument in Zimbabwe, that she learned to play between 1966 to 1969, when fewer females played this instrument.
“I am a rebel,” […]
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RIP Mbuya Stella Chiweshe
https://amf.didiermary.fr/rip-mbuya-stella-chiweshe/
Veteran award-winning musician and Mbira artist Mbuya Stella Chiweshe, the “Queen of Mbira” died in January 2023.She was internationally known for her singing and playing of the mbira dzavadzimu, a traditional instrument in Zimbabwe, that she learned to play between 1966 to 1969, when fewer females played this instrument.
“I am a rebel,” […]
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Hukwe Zawose – Chibite (1996)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/hukwe-zawose-album-chibite-1996/
Hukwe Zawose was a prominent Tanzanian musician.
He played the ilimba, a large lamellophone similar to the mbira, as well as several other traditional instruments.Enchanting, innovative songs from Tanzania’s national treasure, using the vital tools of his musical ancestors: thumb piano, fiddle flute and voice. There is a Swahili proverb, “Muziki Ni Chakula Cha Roho,” […]
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Hukwe Zawose – Chibite (1996)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/hukwe-zawose-album-chibite-1996/
Hukwe Zawose was a prominent Tanzanian musician.
He played the ilimba, a large lamellophone similar to the mbira, as well as several other traditional instruments.Enchanting, innovative songs from Tanzania’s national treasure, using the vital tools of his musical ancestors: thumb piano, fiddle flute and voice. There is a Swahili proverb, “Muziki Ni Chakula Cha Roho,” […]
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Taa! – Field recordings from Botswana
https://amf.didiermary.fr/taa-field-recordings-botswana/
“Taa! Our Language May Be Dying, But Our Voices Remain” is an album of field recordings from Botswana.
Taa (“human being”) is a rich language as it possesses 112 sounds, the most of any language in the world, but is on the verge of extinction. This captivating music, shamanic ghostly ballads from the farthest reaches […]
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Taa! – Field recordings from Botswana
https://amf.didiermary.fr/taa-field-recordings-botswana/
“Taa! Our Language May Be Dying, But Our Voices Remain” is an album of field recordings from Botswana.
Taa (“human being”) is a rich language as it possesses 112 sounds, the most of any language in the world, but is on the verge of extinction. This captivating music, shamanic ghostly ballads from the farthest reaches […]
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Pierre Didy Tchakounté
https://amf.didiermary.fr/pierre-didy-tchakounte-lui-moi/
Pierre Didy Tchakounté “Ou c’est lui, ou c’est moi”, from album “Magabe Man”.
Depending on the country, the “thumbs piano” is called a Mbira, a Sanza, a Blab… The “queen of this instrument” was Stella Chiweshe, from Zimbabwe. Pierre Didy Tchakounté is considered the father of modern mangambeu, a traditional music and dance from Cameroon. […]
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Pierre Didy Tchakounté
https://amf.didiermary.fr/pierre-didy-tchakounte-lui-moi/
Pierre Didy Tchakounté “Ou c’est lui, ou c’est moi”, from album “Magabe Man”.
Depending on the country, the “thumbs piano” is called a Mbira, a Sanza, a Blab… The “queen of this instrument” was Stella Chiweshe, from Zimbabwe. Pierre Didy Tchakounté is considered the father of modern mangambeu, a traditional music and dance from Cameroon. […]
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Chiwoniso – Rebel Woman
https://amf.didiermary.fr/chiwoniso-rebel-woman/
Chiwoniso Maraire (5 March 1976 – 24 July 2013) was a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, and exponent of mbira music, traditionally used by male musicians.The Mbira Queen is gone so young.
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Chiwoniso – Rebel Woman
https://amf.didiermary.fr/chiwoniso-rebel-woman/
Chiwoniso Maraire (5 March 1976 – 24 July 2013) was a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, and exponent of mbira music, traditionally used by male musicians.The Mbira Queen is gone so young.