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Daira (Single)

by The Mbira Renaissance Band

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Written at the peak of the 2017 civil uprisings against the failed Mugabe presidency in Zimbabwe, this song encourages people to stand up and be counted when it matters. It is a call for people to have the courage to stand up for what is right and demand freedom - political freedom, freedom of speech, spiritual freedom, freedom from persecution and hate.

lyrics

Verse 1

Hona nhasi, nhasi taungana
-Taungana vana vaMambo

(translation: See, we the children of the King , have come together today)

Hona nhasi, nhasi tasimuka
- Kusimuka vana vamadzishe

(translation: See, the children of our great forefathers and chiefs have taken a stand today)

Hanzi rinopa, uyo waneta
- Tadzungaira, tadzungaira musango

(translation: the forest yields it's fruit to those who are searching and have become tired. We are tired, we have been searching and wandering in the forest for a long time)

Tererai, kana ngoma yorira,
- Tererayi

(translation: listen to the call of the drum)

Chorus
Ngoma yorira - Daira ! X 4
Dairai Dairai Vanhuwe

(translation: Answer to the call of the drum!)

Verse 2

Son of the soil from the City of Kings (City of Queens)
Lead the way - we want freedom !

Harare, Harare be strong, you are the heartbeat
- we want freedom !

This is the struggle, we will be held accountable,
We will be remembered for
- We want freedom!

Tererai, kana ngoma yorira,
- Tererayi

*Chorus*

Bridge

Pinda mudariro ! X 3
Ngoma yorira iwe

(The drums are beating, so join in the dance circle/dance floor)

- repeat until end

credits

released July 27, 2018
Lyrics: Chaka Zinyemba
Mbira: Ronald Nyandoro ; Chaka Zinyemba
Bass guitar: James Stuart
Drums: Vinay Jhass
Hosho: Sandy Ockenden
Guitar: Michael Campbell
Producer: Scott Franchuk

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Mbira Renaissance Edmonton, Alberta

Mbira Renaissance gives original flair to the rich, ancient, classical musical genre that is mbira. The music is delicate yet upbeat, reggae rifts interwoven with jazzy melodies.

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