Tobin's from Mbira Korositina by Chartwell Dutiro and Mike Parnell
While wondered if our separate musical traditions could be combined in some way I thought the triplet structure of jigs may be a bridge so played this tune to Chartwell, who was able to quickly come up with an mbira accompaniment. Lyrics followed and this collaboration was born.
The theme is the problems that arise in the move of people from rural to urban centres as people were dispossessed by the colonial land grab.
Tracklist
| 3. | Tobin's | 6:47 |
Lyrics
Inga mahure marema, ane pfumvu nemari – I see that the prostitutes are fools, they get into danger with money
Kunyenga hure chigumbu – to court a prostitute is a scandal/disappointment
Kunyenga mahure chigumbu
Kumarondera chigumbu – In Marondera there are stumbling blocks/scandals
Hiya here ndoenda netsoka – going to Tsoka by foot
Nndoende Harare – going to Harare on foot
Credits
License
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Dr Chartwell Dutiro was a musician, singer, songwriter, composer and teacher. Born and raised in Zimbabwe he lived in the UK when these recordings were made. He sadly passed away in 2019 leaving a huge musical legacy.
Mike Parnell started learning concertina and mandolin back in the 1970’s, then playing in assorted bands. He has travelled to Zimbabwe to learn mbira numerous times.
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