I am hoping to put further videos up in due course, in the meantime you can read a bit more on these websites. kumushacd.weebly.com/about.html kumusha.bandcamp.com/track/nherera In brief William played mbira from a very young age in the area around Chiriseri in the countryside north east of Harare, but dates developing his expertise and deep grounding in the music from his time in the mhondoro area in the late 1960's. Here he learnt from many great players of the time including the well known Bandambira. He has great ability to both delve into the traditional repertoire, compose new tunes, arrangements and parts and play with western musicians including guitarists.
Start to learn to play William's tune Chinyanyanga, based on Nhememusasa Yepasi. Introductory module available free at bandcamp with full notation booklet and audio demonstration. mhuteyembira.bandcamp.com/album/mbira-maestro-learning-mbira-dzavadzimu-with-william-chitauro
Hi there, I have had a quick chat with William and he is happy if its called Nherera. The Shona word nherera translates as orphan in english and the song is about being kind to orphans, sadly a common situaltion in Zimbabwe at present.
I really like this guy's way of playing and almost bluesy singing. Would love to hear more from and about him.
I am hoping to put further videos up in due course, in the meantime you can read a bit more on these websites.
kumushacd.weebly.com/about.html
kumusha.bandcamp.com/track/nherera
In brief William played mbira from a very young age in the area around Chiriseri in the countryside north east of Harare, but dates developing his expertise and deep grounding in the music from his time in the mhondoro area in the late 1960's. Here he learnt from many great players of the time including the well known Bandambira. He has great ability to both delve into the traditional repertoire, compose new tunes, arrangements and parts and play with western musicians including guitarists.
Start to learn to play William's tune Chinyanyanga, based on Nhememusasa Yepasi. Introductory module available free at bandcamp with full notation booklet and audio demonstration.
mhuteyembira.bandcamp.com/album/mbira-maestro-learning-mbira-dzavadzimu-with-william-chitauro
Is this what William Chitauro would call 'Nherera', @Mike P?
Hi there, I have had a quick chat with William and he is happy if its called Nherera. The Shona word nherera translates as orphan in english and the song is about being kind to orphans, sadly a common situaltion in Zimbabwe at present.
Thank you, Mike
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