For centuries, the mbira music of Zimbabwe has been used as a tool for accessing healing and ancestral wisdom.
In response to the COVID19 pandemic, mbira players around the world selected the song ‘Tadzungaira’ as a united prayer. Our ongoing #globalceremony has brought together participants from across six continents, and you’re invited to join us today - whatever instrument (or software) you play.
How to take part:
Grab the free multimedia guide
You’ll learn how to play Tadzungaira on your instrument (deep traditional mbira intensive included), get audio samples to mix, and fascinating song information to use as your creative starting point*.
Enjoy playing beautiful music and maybe post a video tagged #globalceremony to @mbiramagic
*Anything goes! Our aim is simply for more people to experience mbira music. the FREE guide will take you deep whatever your preferred direction.
“It connects me with all the others who are playing Tadzungaira as a prayer during these days. It is a prayer on a deep level, a level that my words can’t reach.”
Global Ceremony Initiated - The first prayer:
Every #GlobalCeremony Video so far:
The Global Ceremony participant guide, ‘Discover Mbira’ offers a thorough introduction to traditional mbira music. We made it in partnership with top Zimbabwean mbira players (gwenyambira), and it’s had ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews!
What’s inside Discover Mbira?
The World’s Most Fascinating Music…
Designed for everyone from hobby musicians to classical vocalists and EDM composers.
You’ll learn the traditional mbira songs Tadzungaira and Nhemamusasa.
Video tutorials / performances / and audio tracks (remix opportunities!) from master mbira player Forward Kwenda.
Discover the ancient structure that unites Shona Mbira music.
Supported by Andy Fowler’s ‘Learn to Play Mbira’ and ‘Mbira Deep-Dive’ videos on Youtube.
“Thanks for putting this together and facilitating this collaboration Andy! It is nice to have something to focus on to take a break from the news while sheltering in place.”