Classic Music from the Tonga People of Southern Zambia. Amazing music played in the style of Chigome
Chigome is a contemporary type of music that imploys the use of guitars or banjos to accompany the singers. The name comes from the action of the fingers hitting in the body of the guitar near the sound hall. In Tonga this is known as Chigome. This music developed from Masabe (therapeutic) music that was used to heal those that were possessed with evil spirits. Peter Nangulu popularised this style and Short Mazabuka is the champion in this category here in Southern Zambia. Chigome on the other hand, took people to times of ritual dances known as MASABE. This string sound, which goes along with a ‘gong’ sound hence chigome - has a fast rhythm and usually the lead singer needs a back up vocalist. (Chikuni Radio Station)
10 июн 2020
