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A Village in the West

by Ombiviolum

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1.
Waves 08:25
Waves and waves and waves are coming in Manda vakomanda Gova rine mhanda (The world is torn apart, let’s unite) Nhemamusasa (Building a shelter)
2.
Ombakumba 03:46
Ambuya ndoenda Gara mukuwasha iwe gara Sadza wadya here? Gara mukuwasha iwe gara
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Hupenyu hwangu hwaramba Hwaramba mai kusvika paya Pandaida vakuru vangu Ndakambobata neipapo Zvikaramba vakuru vangu Ndoreva paida moyo wangu Paida moyo Ndizvo zvinoita masango Zvinoita masango “My life is not where I wanted it to be, my ancestors. I’ve tried this way and that way and nothing is happening. I’m saying what my heart desires” The response is “Zvinoita Masango” – “this is what happens in the jungle”, meaning ‘that’s life sometimes’
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Bukatiende 03:59
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Amana 09:52
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Remember When we used to listen To the old and the wise Singing songs from days gone by Remember when we used to remember Seen and Unseen People we have known Places we have been All the ones

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Our first full length album... at last!

All tracks based on traditional Shona mbira music from Zimbabwe
(except 3 & 5) and arranged by Ombiviolum

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released November 30, 2013

Denise Rowe - mbira, vocals
James Watts - mbira, vocals, woodwinds, guitar, piano, bodhran
Allan Kerr - mbira, vocals, cajon, djembe, tama, didge, hosho
Bella Lilley - mbira, vocals, hosho
Iwan Kushka - mbira, vocals, guitar, duduk, crotales
Becky Doe - violin, viola
Ben Weedon - violin
Ailsa Hughes - cello, vocals
Alfie Weedon - double bass
Marie Palmer - vocals

Recorded by James Watts & Allan Kerr
Mastered by Get Real Audio
Original Artwork by Antony Wall
Design by Denise Rowe
Album printed on recycled packaging using vegetable inks

Thanks to: Our ancestors and the ancestors of the traditions we are weaving. To all of our teachers, especially Chartwell Dutiro for his endless encouragement and inspiration. To friends and family. To our mother Earth. And to the children travelling this path with us, may they continue to walk in beauty

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Ombiviolum England, UK

African - Folk - Classical fusion band

A dynamic and intoxicating blend of Zimbabwean mbira music with folk and classical influences

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