Zonke Family – At The Studio
70,00 lei
Label: Lokalophon – LO33001
Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
Country: Germany
Released: 2020
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Afrobeat, Highlife, Aboriginal
2 in stock
The members of the Zonke family from Nyamapanda, Zimbabwe, belong to the few remaining master musicians of the matepe, a type of lamellophone which belongs to the family of the mbira. This complex interlocking music is played on each instrument with four fingers, each employing independent rhythmic patterns which effects many psychoacoustic tricks on the listener’s ear.
The musicians seek to pass on the cultural expressions of the Marembe people to younger players, an attempt which is hindered by the country’s economic struggle as well as the fierce opposition of non-tolerant churches towards any indigenous religions. It seems likely that the current generation will be the last one to play this ve- nerable music.
This is the first time ever a full matepe ensemble is captured on a studio album. We hope this album is a step towards bringing this music to new audiences – as well as a contribution to its preservation.
credits
released September 11, 2020
ANTHONY ZONKE – MATEPE, NGOMA, VOCALS
BOYI NYAMANDE (CHIEF GORONGA) – MATEPE, NGOMA, VOCALS
CRISPEN ZONKE – HOSHO, NGOMA, VOCALS
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