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ID:	1593
Title:	Kalimba - http://HughTraceyKalimba.com
Description:	The Kalimba evolved from an ancient instrument, the Mbira. Mbira is and has been the primary traditional instrument of the Shona people in Zimbabwe, South Africa for well over 1,000 years. The Hugh Tracey Kalimba is a \"NEW\" adaptation of the Africa Mbira. The Hugh Tracey Kalimba is shaped like a small wooden box with a circular hole on top (most models). It has thin metal strips or tongues which are the notes (called tines), that are of varying lengths. The tines are plucked downward w
Category:	Arts and Culture : Music
Link Owner:	Carl Willoughby
Date Added:	May 05, 2007 12:21:42 PM
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