MusicPlanetEarth » Kalimba http://musicplanetearth.com world music instrument videos Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:39:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Kalimba Magic http://musicplanetearth.com/percussion-instruments/kalimba-magic http://musicplanetearth.com/percussion-instruments/kalimba-magic#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:30:14 +0000 involved http://musicplanetearth.com/?p=592 With an uncanny power to mesmerize, the kalimba is a unique instrument with ancient roots and world wide influence. Considering the ease of play, affordability and quality sound of the kalimba, it is a wonder that the instrument isn’t a household item, much less a well-used part of music.

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]]> http://musicplanetearth.com/percussion-instruments/kalimba-magic/feed 0 music of the Hugh Tracey kalimba http://musicplanetearth.com/percussion-instruments/kalimba1109 http://musicplanetearth.com/percussion-instruments/kalimba1109#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:45:51 +0000 admin http://musicplanetearth.com/?p=52 “Thumb pianos” such as the mbira and sansa are popular throughout Africa, as Hugh Tracey discovered on his journeys. Inspired by these instruments he modified the instrument and introduced his version to the western world – enjoy the Hugh Tracey kalimba!

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