Nhemamusasa from Muzazananda by Tute Chigamba, Musekiwa Chingodza, Irene Chigamba, Ngonidzashe Chingodza

The word “musasa” means shelter, while “nhema” refers to cutting down branches. One of the classic songs in the mbira repertory, “Nhemamusasa” is also specifically played during house-warming ceremonies by which a family formally introduces a newly built home to their elders and ancestors.

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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