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5. ENJOY THE INFECTIOUS RHYTHMS OF KAMBUYU MARIMBA!

5.  ENJOY THE INFECTIOUS RHYTHMS OF KAMBUYU MARIMBA!

The ensemble instruments include 7 marimbas:  3 sopranos, 2 tenors, 1 baritone and 1 bass.  The marimbas are accompanied by hosho, or gourd rattles, singing, clapping and drums.“Kambuyu”, a Shona word for “Bugs”, plays happy, percussive music—very rhythmic and driving—meant for dancing.  In most songs, one of the soprano marimbas plays the lead melody, while the other instruments provide curious counter-rhythms and chords.  The music is infectious. Dance in your seat, in your heart, or get up and move to the infectious rhythms and melodies of the Shona people of Zimbabwe!

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