The Mbira Republic

12/12/2025

Mbira Instruments for sale in Harare - Nhare in D tuning

19/11/2025

Chipendani..

19/11/2025

Bhukatiende on mbira dzavadzimu

19/11/2025

Bhukatiende on mbira dzavadzimu

19/11/2025

Bhukatiende on mbira dzavadzimu fans

14/11/2025

Edgar Bera playing the Chipendani.
The Chipendani is one of the many musical bows found throughout Southern Africa. It is a monochord instrument, distinguished by its single string and its rich cultural significance in traditional music.

02/07/2025

A true Legend indeed 👏

Celebrating a Living Legend: Wilfred Nyamasvisva – The Mbira Master

Today, we honour Nyamasvisva, one of the true living masters of the mbira – A cultural icon and musical visionary, Nyamasvisva is the founder, lead singer, composer, and arranger of the renowned mbira ensemble Mawungira eNharira.

With a career deeply rooted in the rhythms of tradition, Nyamasvisva has carved a unique path with his distinctive mbira style. Through his artistry, he has preserved and revitalized authentic traditional Shona mbira music and dance, inspiring generations and igniting cultural pride across Zimbabwe and beyond.

Wilfred Nyamasvisva is more than a musician – he is a cultural custodian, a storyteller, and a true master of his craft. We celebrate his contribution to Zimbabwean music.

27/06/2025

Celebrating my 7th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

04/03/2025

Happy listening to this informative podcast

Edgar Bera (mbira maker and BA Ethnomusicology at University of Cape Town)Edgar Bera is an accomplished mbira player and mbira maker. He has conducted in-depth research on mbira making and mbira Histo

04/03/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knCZxTHKc2s.

This the first DVD series that teaches how to play six types of Zimbabwean mbiras and its cultural relationship with southern Africa. For more information a...

03/03/2025

Mbira meets violin