This song will stay with you forever. Mangwanani mambakwedza, or one dawn morning.A simple soulful song that tells of mystical times and happenings in an African forest.A life-changing event for a young child, sung in female vocals. “Translation of first few lines:One dawn morningI met an old womanWho was riding a white hyenaWith an owl… Continue reading Mangwanani mambakwedza
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Let’s learn the months of the year in Shona
Let’s sing a song kidsA song to remind us of the months of the year in ShonaSing along with us! It’s so much fun.Do you know what month we are in now? Shona months of the year song with Sarura Kids We have many more Shona language videos on our Youtube channel. You can find… Continue reading Let’s learn the months of the year in Shona
Shona Family Roles: Who holds what responsiblities
Let’s talk about Shona family roles. Each member of the family has responsibilities to respect. But what are these? We are carrying on our discussion of Shona family relationships and the structures of the household by beginning the discussion on the expected societal roles within households.There are many expected roles and these are common across… Continue reading Shona Family Roles: Who holds what responsiblities
Kukosha kwehukama
Ngatidzidzirei kukosha kwehukama. Let us learn about the importance of family relationships. Today we are talking about hukama paChiShona – family relationships in Shona culture.Today we are talking about the importance of relationships in Shona family structures. Mutual respect is very important in Shona households and here we begin the discussion on what this means… Continue reading Kukosha kwehukama
Bhudhi, Tete, Maiguru nevamwe pa ChiShona
Today we are talking about hukama paChiShona – family relationships in Shona culture. We are exploring immediate family members such as Bhudhi, to relatives by blood such as Tete, and also relatives through marriage like Maiguru.Last week we finished our discussion on 4 children in a household.Today we are going to talk about the 4… Continue reading Bhudhi, Tete, Maiguru nevamwe pa ChiShona
Tsanangudzo kubva pa madzitateguru kusvika pa gotwe
Today we are talking about hukama paChiShona – family relationships in Shona culture.Today we start an exploration from ancestors right down to the last born in a house. It will be in this order:🎀 Madzitateguru – ancestors🎀 Great grandfather🎀 Great grandmother🎀 Grandfather🎀 Grandmother🎀 Father🎀 Mother We will then explore the different names given to the… Continue reading Tsanangudzo kubva pa madzitateguru kusvika pa gotwe
A brief explanation of Shona relationship structure
Today at Sarura Kids we are starting a discussion on Shona relationships and our understanding of them. This will be a multi-video series over the next few weeks and we can explore more if you have any further questions or points we miss.Please join in the conversation by sending us your comments below.One of the… Continue reading A brief explanation of Shona relationship structure
Gogo Alice plays the mbira
Gogo Alice is learning how to play the mbira for the first time today.She took a tutorial online and in next to no time she is ready to play the thumb piano.This instrument makes very unique music and is very special in Shona culture.Hear more about its relevance and where it is played in this… Continue reading Gogo Alice plays the mbira
What is mbira or thumb piano?
What is mbira or thumb piano? This week saw a mbira Google DoodleWe are so excited to see such beautiful attention brought to the world by Google on what the mbira is. We loved the animation as well as the chance for anyone around the world to play a mbira virtually. In Zimbabwe the mbira… Continue reading What is mbira or thumb piano?
Kuchengetedza musha pa Zimbabwe
Ngatidzidzirei kuchengetedza musha pa Zimbabwe. Let’s learn how to look after the household in Zimbabwe. Many thanks to Tinaishe and her family who sent this video to us.Sarura Kids is about learning shona language and about the world around us.Watch this video recorded by Tinaishe and her family for us.She tells us about her average… Continue reading Kuchengetedza musha pa Zimbabwe
