HomeArts and Entertainment

Veteran Mbira Player, Tutor Chozengwa Has Died

3Β years agoTue, 20 Jul 2021 12:15:20 GMT
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedIn
Veteran Mbira Player, Tutor Chozengwa Has Died

Popular mbira player and tutor, Newton Cheza Chozengwa, has died.

His friend Wilfred Nyamasvisva MaAfrika, confirmed on social media saying Chozengwa died on Sunday after a short illness.

Nyamasvisva, who is the leader of the revered Mbira ensemble Mawungira Enharira, took to his official Facebook page and announced the sad loss but did not reveal the cause of death. Nyamasvisva said:

Matemayi, Newton Cheza is no more.

Gwenyambira mukuru vatisiya, Fambayi zvanaka Nzou.

Buy Samsung, itel, Redmi smartphones in Zimbabwe

WhatsApp: +263715068543

Breaking With Tradition, Zimbabwean Women Perform on the Mbira

Chozengwa was a veteran gwenyambira (mbira player) and tutor for a career spanning over two decades during which he performed and recorded mbira music.

His music is still viewed as a yardstick for Zimbabwean cultural roots.

More: The Herald

Tags

0 Comments

Leave a Comment


Generate a Whatsapp Message

Buy Phones on Credit.

More Deals
Feedback