Mbila dzamadeza 5-manuals G by James Munyai - sympathetic-resonances.org

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Reference Key:	G (closest chromatic pitch)
Key Count:	34
Sound Info:	Buzzers dampened.
Maker:	James Munyai
Place Made:	Tshaulu
Made in/after:	1988
Made in/before:	1989
Comments:	Jaco Kruger collection [Mbira Catalogue:] Lion carved in relief on the back. Bass-on-left. Three manuals, x 34. Octaves not as large as he sometimes makes them. Second and third lowest bass keys synthesized by transposing the lowest one.
Last known owner:	ILAM
Owner Contact:	Please get in touch.
Last known location:	Grahamstown, South Africa