What is mbira or thumb piano?
This week saw a mbira Google Doodle
We 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 is a beautiful and much respected instrument. It is truly unique and its melodies have the power to instantly transport you to a land of earthy goodness, friendly people, warm sunshine, and sights and sounds that will stay with you for a lifetime. We know, we are from there.
Today Gogo Alice tells you a little bit about the mbira. When it was invented, why it is played, and by whom.
She has recently been learning how to play the mbira herself and will do a demonstration for you in a separate video.
How to play mbira | Gogo Alice tries playing mbira for the first time https://buff.ly/3gCMXks
So for now sit back and take a little virtual trip to Zimbabwe with us and learn about the mbira with Gogo Alice.
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