Tadzungaira is a very old mbira song, its a song of calling out when lost, Often played at bira ceromonies to summon the older wiser spirits at early hours of the morning.
Translation
First Voice ** Chanting **
female Voice ** Oh look Dear God. Dear God and Great spirits, look at us, We are wondering (wondering around as in lost), **chants** oh Lord and King,Dear God and Great spirits, We are wondering, **chants** oh Lord and King,Dear God and Great spirits, We are wondering,
First Voice ** Chanting **
female Voice *Ohh Lod and Spirits, Grandma ‘Nehanda’ look at us, We are lost and wondering.
Forgive me for being “that guy,” but I believe this is exclusively forward singing, and therefore the “female voice”m is just forward rockin’ the falsetto!
Mudzimu mukuru vanewe Kwenda. Ramba wakadaro. I am going to Zim in december and wondering how I can get in touch with VaKwenda. Anyone with his contact information, email at rainosm@gmail.com.
Thanks
I am impressed.