Luminous Pool by mbira dziva

CDs now back in stock 7/6/21 after first batch sold out.

Mbira Dziva is the result of two lifelong musicians whose love for the mbira music of Zimbabwe brought them together over 20 years ago.
This album is an intimate portrait of the expansive and fractal-like nature of mbira music as experienced by the musicians.

"Dziva" (noun) - A pool of water. May be small or as large as the ocean, and can often be considered sacred; A place that holds water even after the river has run dry; A totem meaning "those of the water". (Language: ChiShona / Origin: Zimbabwe)

Proceeds of this album will support clean drinking water in Zimbabwe.

Tracklist

1.	Tadzungaira	4:16

2.	Nyama Musango	6:35

3.	Chakwi	7:23

4.	Kari Mugomba	5:32

5.	Dangurangu	6:58

6.	Shumba Huru	6:22

7.	Chipembere paMavembe	4:20

8.	Chipembere	6:52

9.	Mutenda Mambo	4:42

10.	Shumba yaNgwasha	5:43

11.	Mbavarira	5:47

12.	Mahororo	7:10

Credits

released February 14, 2021

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Mbira Dziva is Tom Melkonian and Melissa Cara Rigoli (mbiras). For this album they are joined on hosho by Kanukai Chigamba, and Krishna Pulavarti.

This album would not exist without the support of our many teachers and friends from Zimbabwe and beyond – to whom we will forever be grateful.

In loving memory of Cosmas Magaya (1953-2020)

Mbira Dziva plays on mbiras made by Tute Chigamba, Leonard Chiyanike, Fradreck Mujuru, Samson Bvure, Gift Rushambwa and Newton Cheza Chozengwa "Matemai".

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2018 Living room recording sessions | Laurent St, Santa Cruz, California

Produced by Mbira Dziva

©2021 Mbira Dziva / Dziva Productions

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