Makomborero from Makomborero by Musekiwa Chingodza & Family

5. Makomborero
Makomborero means “blessings.” In this song we are asking for blessings and guidance from our spirits, as we always cry for those. This a version of Chamutengure.
Singing lines arranged by Musekiwa Chingodza and Chris Chingodza.
Chris Chingodza, Tinashe Chingodza: mbira
Tanatswa Chingodza: nyunganyunga 1
Tadiwa Chingodza: nyunganyunga 2
Vocals: Chris Chingodza and Musekiwa Chingodza.

Musekiwa Chingodza was born into a family of great mbira players in Mwangara village, Murewa, Zimbabwe, in 1970. He began playing mbira at the age of five and is self-taught. He regularly tours the US, Japan, and France. He says, “Our music is both medicine and food, as mbira has the power to heal and to provide for people. Mbira pleases both the living and the dead.