Matepe D# / Eb 'Low' by Chaka Chawasarira - sympathetic-resonances.org

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Tuning:	'Low'
Reference Key:	D# / Eb (closest chromatic pitch)
Key Count:	29
Sound Info:	Buzzers dampened.
Maker:	Chaka Chawasarira
Made in/after:	1995
Made in/before:	2005
Comments:	This matepe comes with hera-style extra keys, but has written "matepe" on its back by the maker. Recorded at the maker's house in Feb. 2020. Mr. Chawasarira said he has been playing the mbira for about 20 years, so it was probably made around 2000.
Last known owner:	Stefan Franke
Owner Contact:	Please get in touch.
Last known location:	Berlin, Germany