Venancio Mbande Orchestra- Chopi Xylophone Music (CD)
The Chopi are one of Mozambique's smaller ethnic populations. Their music for large xylophone ensembles, however, can be considered one of the most spectacular and complex forms of artistic expression on the African continent. Venancio Mbande is one of the last authentic representatives of this tradition. His compositions follow in the long history of mgodo, the ceremonial music for the elders and council members, the so-called chiefs of the Chopi.
Tracklist:
- Mtsitso (5 Parts)
- Mngeniso
- Mwemiso
- Mchuyo
- Chibhudhu
- Mzeno
- Mabandla
- Mtsitso Wogwita
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.
The Chopi are one of Mozambique's smaller ethnic populations. Their music for large xylophone ensembles, however, can be considered one of the most spectacular and complex forms of artistic expression on the African continent. Venancio Mbande is one of the last authentic representatives of this tradition. His compositions follow in the long history of mgodo, the ceremonial music for the elders and council members, the so-called chiefs of the Chopi.
Tracklist:
- Mtsitso (5 Parts)
- Mngeniso
- Mwemiso
- Mchuyo
- Chibhudhu
- Mzeno
- Mabandla
- Mtsitso Wogwita
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.