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Chibite

by Hukwe Zawose

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Chilumi 02:06
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Munyamaye 07:01
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Nyangawuya 07:02
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Enchanting, innovative songs from Tanzania's national treasure, using the vital tools of his musical ancestors: thumb piano, fiddle flute and voice. Hukwe Zawose’s songs are rooted in his traditional homeland and reflect the balance between earthy humanity and spiritual power.

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released June 16, 1996

The Musicians: Hukwe Zawose voice, ilimba (thumb piano), izezes (traditional violins), filimbi (traditional flute), nguga (ankle bells). Charles Zawose voice, ilimbas (thumb pianos).
Recorded July 1995 during the Real World Recording Week at Real World Studios, England. Produced by Richard Evans. Mixed by Tchad Blake. Assistant Recording Engineer Sam Gibson.
A Real World Design. Graphic Design Tristan Manco. Photography by Stephen Lovell-Davis. Sleeve notes and translations by Bernie Hewett.
Special thanks to Peter Gabriel.

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Hukwe Zawose Tanzania

Dr. Hukwe Zawose —educator, instrument builder, cultural conservationist, and, most importantly, a charismatic singer and musician of singular abilities— introduced the music of his people (the Wagogo, of central Tanzania's arid Dodoma region) to an international audience. ... more

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