Tinofamba

tinofamba  — we move forward

After the heartbreaking loss of our fearless leader Ong Kar Walen, Kudana is moving forward. We are discovering deeper connections with the Zimbabwean sound through our continued collaboration with dear friend Musekiwa Chingodza and brilliant guitarist Gilbert Zvamaida. The generous contributions of these renowned musicians have expanded our understanding of the music, enabling us to continue to “show the love” as Ong Kar wished Kudana to do right from the start.

tracks

1. Bembero  •  7:45

2. Taurai Zvenyu  •  6:48

3. Mukaitiende  •  6:23

4. Chionekedzo  •  5:35

5. Tenda  •  8:02

6. Tomutenda Mambo  •  6:57

7. Chamutengure  •  7:21

8. Manyatera  •  5:41

9. Nhemamusasa  •  6:32

10. Todzungaira  •  7:20

11. Yuwi Maiwe  •  9:42

performers

Bud Cohen: Marimba, Vocals

Caleb Donahue: Marimba, Vocals

Chris Halaska: Marimba, Vocals, Hosho

Felix Halaska: Marimba, Vocals, Hosho

Gilbert Zvamaida: Guitar, Vocals

Hilary Vander Veer: Marimba, Vocals

Ian Campbell: Trap Drums

Jory Christiansen: Marimba, Vocals

Mallory Glaser: Marimba, Vocals

Marilyn Kolodziejczyk: Marimba, Vocals

Musekiwa Chingodza: Vocals, Hosho, Congas

Nell DeLigio-Spiess: Vocals

Ona Sage Walen: Marimba, Vocals

Pam Smith: Vocals

Peggy Spiess: Marimba, Vocals

Robert Lee: Marimba, Vocals, Sax, Flute

Sally Cowan: Congas, Vocals, Percussion

Susan Levine Friedman: Marimba, Vocals

thank you

Ane rudo ne rutendo – with love and gratitude:

To Natalie Narvid, whose generosity in providing Kudana with a practice space enabled us to save enough money to make this album;

To Ong Kar’s daughters, Erica, Holly, Heather and Sage, who have encouraged and helped us enormously to continue Kudana’s mission since Ong Kar’s passing. Holly volunteers as our booking agent and webmaster, and Sage performs on this recording.

To Thaddeus Moore, recording wizard and owner/engineer at Sprout City Studios, whose expertise, patience, encouragement, generosity and friendship brought this long-awaited album to birth;

To the people of Zimbabwe, past and present, whose deep and joyful music tradition has provided us with inspiration and beautiful repertoire for over 30 years.

details

released March 2020

Cover Art by Gilbert Zvamaida 

CD package by Chris Halaska & Peggy Spiess

You can sample the album or purchase digital downloads on bandcamp http://kudanamarimba.bandcamp.com/album/tinofamba

We also have many CDs available since the album came out right as the pandemic hit and everyone switched to streaming…

Please use the contact form to place an order ($10 + S/H)