Mbira, African Music, African Drum, Zimbabwean Music, Chimurenga, Nhapitapi Mbira, Toronto

Pangu Pangu (Mine Mine)

This one is a deep spiritual piece. The singer asks, "why should I be dancing alone?" Calling on the community of living people and ancestors to come to give her company in a world where loneliness and  suffering abound.

Ndotamba Ndega ( I am dancing alone)

Nhapitapi is a Toronto based Zimbabwean Music Band, who specialize in rich old musical and dance traditions from Southern Africa. Over the last 6 years they have performed at International Music Festivals (  e.g Afrofest, Zimfest, Carrasauga, Nhemamusasa North, Bana Y Africa among others), community centres, schools, major music venues  across Turtle Island (Canada and the US).  Nhapitapi  music draws on the Mbira , an old spiritual instrument that has been played in Southern Africa for hundreds of years. Typically, Nhapitapi starts with the sound of three interlocking  Mbiras both energizing and healing. Upon the Mbiras they stack up vocals, shakers, hand drum,  drum set, bass and lead guitars, producing a unique brand of Chimurenga Sound ( Liberation Sound). The effect is magical and invigorating, when the time is right they throw in swell energetic dances to complete the party. Many have found the music to have a universal appeal both to those who know it well, and to people who have never heard Chimurenga music. 
Contact info:
mbiramusic@gmail.com
Facebook: Nhapitapi Mbira
Tel: 416 826 1252 speak to Moyo.

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