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The digital return of ILAM’s Zimbabwean recordings: revitalization of the sound archive through postcolonial engagement between ILAM and African universities

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Filmography

  • Gimenez Amoros, L. and E. Bera. How to play Zimbabwean mbiras. East London: Eastern Cape Audio Visual Center and University of Fort Hare, 2018.
  • Gimenez Amoros, L. Edgar Bera: The revitalisation of Zimbabwean mbira. East London: Eastern Cape Audio Visual Center and University of Fort Hare, 2018.

Interviews

  • Chaka Chawasarira, Chitungwiza, January 29, 2016 and February 2, 2016.
  • Dando Solomon Madinga, Dzivarasekwa, 29 February, 2016.
  • Edgar Bera, Dzivarasekwa, February 9, 2016.
  • Hector Mungani, Harare, February 6, 2016.
  • Moses Masasi, Zimbabwea College of Music, Harare, January 29, 2016.
  • Perminus Matiure, Midlands State University, Gweru, February 13, 2016.
  • Prudence Katomene-Mbofana, Music Crossroads, Harare, February 2, 2016.

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