The Kankobela Of The Batonga Vol. 2, by various artists

The Kankobela Of The Batonga Vol. 2

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The last kankobela players, recorded by Michael Baird in 1996 and 2008. The kanobela is the thumb-piano of the Batonga, who live in the Zambezi Valley in Zambia and Zimbabwe on both sides of Lake Kariba. Probably the oldest lamellophone music of Africa.

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1.	Kungoma 04:38	info	buy track
2.	Kwakasika Mbwelaani 03:24	info	buy track
3.	Kwasyaala Piece Kufwa 03:49	info	buy track
4.	Mukulananaagu 04:20	info	buy track
5.	Mugabe Bamana Kufwa Mutala 03:59	info	buy track
6.	Ntwambonzi 04:07	info	buy track
7.	Mpocili Ncindakaamba Namalelo 04:26	info	buy track
8.	Ilakutola Nzala 04:47	info	buy track
9.	Wamaya Nswi Utola Kumbi 03:30	info	buy track
10.	Musimbi Wakuceezya Muzingili 05:06	info	buy track
11.	Ndilila Bwangu 03:46	info	buy track
12.	Bamwaika Bamulonga 03:31	info	buy track
13.	Kabwi Kangu 05:06	info	buy track
14.	Ndeende Ndilamulandui 05:28	info	buy track
15.	Bamana Bana Bana 04:22	info	buy track
16.	Budima Imitation 04:01	info	buy track

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The kankobela is the thumb-piano of the Batonga, who live in the Zambezi valley on both sides of Lake Kariba. This fantastic music tradition is dying out, as young people just are not interested. Michael Baird went to find the last old players before this otherworldly music has gone forever.

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released May 7, 2011

Field recordings made by Michael Baird, Zambia and Zimbabwe 1996 and 2008.

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SWP Records Utrecht, Netherlands

SWP Records was founded by Zambian-born drummer, composer, producer, field recordist Michael Baird in 1987. The label releases his own music, music from central, southern, and eastern Africa, and any other beautiful music that has been forgotten. SWP Records opted out of all streaming platforms and other digital services to join Bandcamp and we are very happy to be here! Enjoy the music! ... more

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