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The Mbira, An African Musical Tradition: Book Talk + Demonstration

Thu, Jul 27

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Sankofa Video, Books, & Café

Learn all about the sacred Zimbabwean instrument the mbira with Māhealani Uchiyama, founder, and director of the Māhea Uchiyama Center for International Dance in Berkeley, CA!

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The Mbira, An African Musical Tradition: Book Talk + Demonstration
The Mbira, An African Musical Tradition: Book Talk + Demonstration

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Jul 27, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

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About the book:

An introductory guide to the mbira: the spiritual traditions, historical perspectives, and practical applications of a sacred Zimbabwean instrument.

In this accessible overview steeped in history and tradition, teacher and student Māhealani Uchiyama offers insights for learning about the mbira and actively engaging with it in an informed and respectful way.

The mbira is made of a wooden soundboard and hammered metal keys. It can be played solo or accompanied by singing, clapping, dancing, percussion, or other mbira. In traditional Zimbabwean culture, the mbira is a spiritual practice that bridges worlds: for example, the realm of the ancestors and of healing energies with the worlds of the living.

Supplemented with 32 images and glossary of terms, this book helps readers understand:

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