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Salani Wamkanganise

zimbabwean traditionalworld musicafrican musicmbiracontemporary world fusion

mbira, lead vocals, percussion

Salani Wamkanganise is a Zimbabwean musician and luthier who builds and plays the mbira (finger harp), an instrument traced back to the Shona people of Zimbabwe. He founded Mbira dzaSoko, a cultural music ensemble dedicated to honoring and showcasing Zimbabwe's rich musical heritage globally, and co-leads the electric dance band Mufaro weDzimbahwe, which draws inspiration from traditional mbira music and Zimbabwean musical pioneers.