Listen "Episode 179: Musekiwa Chingodza & The Ceremonial Beer and Music of Zimbabwe"
Episode Synopsis
Cuzme and Rachel go into the origins of Fuhmentaboudit’s theme song and Zimbabwe culture, including the making of and the role of “seven-day beer” in traditional Zimbabwean Bira ceremonies. With special guests Musekiwa Chingodza (mbira master) and Nora Balaban (former owner of Tribal Soundz and currently from the world music ensemble Timbila). They speak of their connections through Nora’s store, mbira workshops, Chris Berry and Panjea, and traditional Zimbabwe culture and the role of beer specifically brewed for ceremonies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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