Kariga Mombe from Muzazananda by Tute Chigamba, Musekiwa Chingodza, Irene Chigamba, Ngonidzashe Chingodza

The word “Karigamombe” refers to a head of cattle dedicated to an ancestral spirit. The song title also acknowledges how difficult it is for young people to advise their elders. A child whose advice is accepted by her parents is said to have “brought down the bull.”

The Pamberi Project takes an innovative approach to producing mbira music recordings, bringing performers much-needed income. Together, we are building more sustainable revenues for mbira musicians and safeguard the precious mbira musical tradition even during times of extreme economic hardship in Zimbabwe.

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