Mbira

Mbira music is a traditional genre of music from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It is characterized by the use of a mbira, a type of thumb piano, as the main instrument. The mbira is usually accompanied by percussion instruments such as drums and hosho (shakers). The music is often used in ceremonies and rituals, and is often associated with spiritual and healing practices. The music is typically characterized by a repetitive, trance-like rhythm and a call-and-response structure.