Mbira: Njari (Karanga Songs in Christian Ceremonies with Simon Mashoko)

Duration: 24

Year Published: 1977

Creator: Gei Zantzinger U of Penn Museum

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Focuses on Simon Mashoko, a rural Catholic catechist and njari mbira player of the Shona country in Africa. Portrays Mashoko's adaptation of the mbira, the spiritual instrument of the Shona, for use in the Catholic church. Shows Mashoko performing at traditional church services, at a beer party, and at religious classes held at his home.

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