Zimbabwe:Traditional Mbira Musicians & Kevin Volans Ensemble - Mbira_音乐专辑
Zimbabwe:Traditional Mbira Musicians & Kevin Volans Ensemble - Mbira
表演者: Various Artists
发行时间: 1991
出版者: Network Medien GmbH
条形码: 0744457740729
专辑简介
In the ensemble playing of mbira (thumb-piano) music, the solo parts of the individual musicians are woven into a communal tapestry of highly complex melodies of unparalleled artistry. Features several mbira groups and players, including a composition by Kevin Volans who has composed many pieces for the Kronos Quartet. Excellent notes are enclosed. 10 tunes.
The traditional folk music of the Shona tribe of Zimbabwe is played on the Mbira: a modest looking thumb piano with up to 54 metal tongues. The skill with which this instrument is played, however, is anything but modest. In fact, this highly developed musical tradition has fascinated Western composers of minimal music for quite some time. Mbira music is characterized by trance-like repetitions of a short melody which is subtly altered over the course of a piece. The solo parts of the individual musicians are woven into a communal tapestry of highly complex melodies. For many Africans, this instrument embodies the soul of their continent.
An interesting contrast to these recordings from Zimbabwe is provided by the South African composer Kevin Volans, who orchestrates original Mbira patterns with the harpsichord and traditional rattle. His composition techniques bring to mind the minimal music of Philip Glass and Steve Reich.
曲目
1. Chipembere Mhuri Yekwa Muchena
2. Sarangarike Frank Ngomba
3. Nyama Kumambure Tafaneyi Gweshe
4. Nhemamusasa Mhuri Yekwa Muchena
5. Mbiringo Tafaneyi Gweshe
6. Marenje Mhuri Yekwa Muchena
7. Mahororo Mhuri Yekwa Muchena
8. Chaminuka Tafaneyi Gweshe
9. Serevende Mhuri Yekwa Muchena
10. Mbira Kevin Volans
