"Marenje" performed by Benita Tarupiwa and Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble at the Northwest Folklife Festival in 1997. This recording with photo essay is a loving tribute to Benita (1971-2018), who made her one and only visit to North America in May-June 1997. We in Seattle-based Mahonyera feel so fortunate to have had that time with her. Photo credits: 1) Benita in blue (Michel Good); 3 and 4) Ambuya Beauler and Benita in Amsterdam (Anneke Wambaugh); 5) Zimfest 1997 (unknown); 6 and 7) Maratu, Tirikoti and Benita in Switzerland (M. Good); 13) Mahonyera (Stephen) 14) Benita (M. Good); photos 2, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Claire Jones.
16 сен 2024
