Musasa Marimba Ensemble
Until they broke up in November 1998, Musasa was taught and led by veteran marimba player Michael Breez, and performed and toured from their home in Friday Harbor, Washington.
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See Also:
- Michael Breez (Bradley) on Kutamba albums
Live
Length: 58:00
1998
CD (215-C) $15.00 plus shipping available
Recorded on Valentine’s Day, 1998 before a live audience in Friday Harbor, Washington.
Tracks:
- 1. Isu Tauya Pano
- 2. History
- 3. Rukudzo II
- 4. Taiserewa (Taireva)
- 5. Awuthule Kancane
- 6. Chemutengure (Chemutengure)
- 7. Kupenga
- 8. Amaxoxo/Rainforest (Amaxoxo)
- 9. Rukudzo I
- 10. Tatenda Mai Chi
Instruments: (in alphabetical order)
hosho, marimba, mbira, ngoma, vocals.
Credits: (in alphabetical order)
Michael Breez, Osha Breez, Judith Carter, Chris Coulter, Deborah Johnsen, Chad Schillinger, Devin Smith, Margie Smith.
Leopard Finds A New Home
Length: 51:13
1995
CD out of print
Tape out of print
From the San Juan Islands — uniquely positioned between mainland Washington to the east and British Columbia to the west — comes this lively collection of marimba songs, a vivid tribute to Dumi Maraire who brought Zimbabwean marimba to the Northwest some twenty-five years ago, and a showcase for the teaching, performing, and arranging talents of one of his students, Michael Breez.
Tracks:
- 1. medley
- • Kapotso
- • Unondo Tamba Iwewe
- 2. Zomba
- 3. Zendekaiwa
- 4. Leopard Finds a New Home
- 5. Letting Go
- 6. Rufaro
- 7. Siyakudumisa
Instruments: (in alphabetical order)
hosho, marimba, vocals.
Credits: (in alphabetical order)
Michael Breez, Osha Breez, Judith Carter, Cynthia D’Errico, Elana Greene, Deborah Johnsen, Marjorie Smith, Kim Tinuviel.