Nyaradzo

Peacemaker

Mwese Muchakarara Kubanzi Kwaidza

A wedding song from Zimbabwe. Real Audio sound clip

Nyoka Musango

"Beware the snake in the forest," a piece written by the contemporary Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo. Arranged by Sheree Seretse and Christopher Sparks.

Minatsa

"If you're gonna do something, do it good!" Composition by Sheree Seretse.

Serengeti

Composition by Sheree Seretse.

Nyaradzo

"Peacemaker" Composition by Sheree Seretse.

Nhemamusasa

A piece from Zimbabwe based on a traditional war song played on mbira. Arranged by Sheree Seretse.

Tonderai

"To remember" Arranged by Sheree Seretse.

Mwajaira

A traditional work song from Zimbabwe which revolves around several different stories.

Musicians: Neal Anderson, Brian Davis, Theresa Farrah, Stan Gofinch, Linda Vineyard Lovick, Dmitra Smith, Christopher Sparks, Sheree Sparks (director), Glenn Touger, Veronica Waters, Karen Weisser, Simone Welsh.

Special thanks to Cameron Sparks, our Public Outreach Director. Thanks, also, to Neville for having the patience, dedication and belief in us and the music. Most of all, thank you to all our friends and family who celebrate with us the spirit and joy found in the music of the Shona people.

Recorded at Star Track Studios and Crow Studios in Seattle, Washington. Engineering by Neville Pearsall and John Nelson.

Cover Artwork by Theresa Farrah

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