Mbira ensemble to share Domboshava heritage at national festival
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Mbira Dzepadombo Ensemble from Domboshava, Zimbabwe, will perform at the Bira reMbira National Festival on September 25 and 26, showcasing the area’s mbira musical traditions.
Dr. Pearson Pfavayi founded the ensemble to preserve the connection between mbira music and the Domboshava community, recognising its cultural and spiritual importance. The festival, supported by Zimbabwe’s Ministries of Sport and Tourism, aims to connect traditional music with economic opportunities for musicians and craftspeople.
The group’s participation is part of a larger effort to ensure mbira music continues as a living tradition, not just a relic of the past. Mbira Dzepadombo will perform alongside numerous other mbira groups and musicians at the festival, which will also feature exhibits of Zimbabwean crafts, food, and medicinal plants. Organisers will honour the late Mbuya Stella Chiweshe, a prominent mbira musician, with a special tribute during the festival.
Following the festival, Mbira Dzepadombo will also perform at a breast cancer awareness event on October 31, demonstrating their commitment to both cultural preservation and community engagement.
