VOICED : Zimbabwe's traditional mbira plays a new tune

The video explores the cultural significance of the mbira, a traditional instrument used by Zimbabwe's Shona people to communicate with spirits. Albert Chimedza is dedicated to preserving this cultural heritage by crafting mbiras and distributing them to schools. The video highlights the importance of teaching mbira to younger generations and its integration with modern music, ensuring its continued relevance.

What is the primary cultural role of the mbira among the Shona people?

• To play Western songs

• To teach music in schools

• To communicate with spirits

• To entertain tourists

Who is Albert Chimedza and what is his contribution to the mbira?

• An advocate for preserving the mbira as cultural heritage

• A teacher who introduced mbira in schools

• A musician who popularized the mbira globally

• A craftsman who makes mbiras for tourists

Why were mbiras distributed to 125 schools in Zimbabwe?

• To replace traditional instruments

• To modernize school music programs

• To preserve culture through younger generations

• To boost tourism

How are students encouraged to engage with the mbira in schools?

• By focusing solely on exams

• By integrating it with Western music

• By playing only traditional songs

• By using it in sports events

What is the significance of combining traditional and modern music with the mbira?

• To replace traditional music entirely

• To ensure its survival and relevance

• To create a new genre of music

• To make it more appealing to tourists