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Zaire Ngoma (Part 1)

by Msaga Pore

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Bulushi 03:48 video
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Lyrics by the Saruni family (Kilifi, Kenya)
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Uganga wa Ndonga 02:22 video
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Zoera 02:30
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Ngoma Yangu 03:15
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Kisese 02:34
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Mtoto Analia 02:36 video
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Rojo Rojo Town 04:16
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Datee 04:19
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Started in the 90s by Mzee Saruni and his family, Msaga Pore are a Giriama band from the surrounding villages of Kilifi, Kenya. Their Mijikenda sound is called Zaire Ngoma, and their main percussive instruments are a set of homemade Mbumbumbu drums - playfully called the Man, Woman and Children, due to their difference in size and sound.
Their lyrics cover a wide range of topics, from social teachings to songs of praise to dirges - all inspired by their life as fisher-folk and written to be performed for their neighbours and fellow clansmen drinking palm wine after a long day of work. This is Zaire Ngoma 1, their debut release on Music From East Africa.
All songs on this first release of a series have been recorded right in their home village Saruni (named after Mzee's father himself). Over traditional Giriama percussion, the Saruni family showcases their intricate calls and responses across three generations on this undiluted and original record.

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released November 24, 2023

All songs are written, composed and performed by Msaga Pore.
Produced and recorded at Saruni Village by Sidney Simila and Max Doblhoff in Kilifi, Kenya.

Artist support by Mapembe
Cover Picture by Max Doblhoff
Cover Artwork by Johannes Walter

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Started in the 90s by Mzee Saruni and his family, Msaga Pore are a Giriama band from the surrounding villages of Kilifi, Kenya. Their Mijikenda sound is called Zaire Ngoma, and their main percussive instruments are a set of homemade Mbumbumbu drums - playfully called the Man, Woman and Children, due to their difference in size and sound. ... more

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