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Reviving the sound of the Mbira in Zimbabwe

The Mbira is a traditional musical instrument that has been used in Zimbabwe for centuries. Also known as the 'African Thumb Piano', this percussion instrument is now enjoying a boost thanks to a pilot programme by the Mbira Centre in Harare that aims to teach children in schools how to play this instrument. The 麻豆社's Taurai Maduna has more.
(Photo: A school girl playing the Mbira. Credit: 麻豆社)

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