Our Community Albums & Podcast Series

The community albums are free access recordings made by us for the world. Stemming from indigenous Zimbabwean philosophies, we believe in offering some of our work for free to show gratitude for the support we receive. These recordings capture our music in its communal setting, often made during impromptu music sessions, rehearsals, or practice sessions.

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Hama ibadza|Single Field Recording

This recording made in Marondera (July 2025) features Sekuru Solomon Madhinga (playing Mbira dzaVaNdau) and Anesu Ndoro (playing Chipendani) in a rare, one-of-a-kind collaboration. These two instruments are ancient, and by working together, Sekuru Solomon and Anesu hope to bring more awareness to this wonderful music. All rights reserved.

Song: Hama ibadza (from the Ndau traditional repertoire)

Peformed by:

Sekuru Solomon Madhinga and Anesu Ndoro

Single Release Track

Mudzimu Nditakure: Volume One

On a casual evening, five friends gather to play mbira for their enjoyment, and this recording captures glimpses of those moments of community. This is the first in a series of field self-recordings that will be released through Rayiro Culture Hub documenting the casual music making of Anesu Ndoro and his students (Kudakwashe Chikono, Tatenda Dafi, Evans Marozva, Ashley Dzingai) and friends (Sekuru Solomon Madhinga). The playing is is slow, meditative, and raw - mistakes and all. These recordings aren't meant to be perfect, but to show mbira music as close to its community making roots as possible. All rights reserved.

Songs:

  1. Nhemamusasa

  2. Chipembere

  3. Bukatiende

  4. Mahororo

  5. Nyama Musango

Performed by:

Anesu Ndoro, Kudakwashe Chikono, Tatenda Dafi, Evans Marozva, Ashley Dzingai, and Sekuru Solomon Madhinga

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Mudzimu Nditakure: Volume Two

In this second edition of Mudzimu Nditakure, enjoy the casual recordings among friends Kudakwashe Chikono, Evans Marozva, Sekuru Solomon Madhinga, Tatenda Dafi, Ashley Dzingai and Anesu Ndoro.

Songs:

  1. Bangidza

  2. Kuzanga

  3. Shanje

  4. Mbavarira

Performed by:

Anesu Ndoro, Kudakwashe Chikono, Tatenda Dafi, Evans Marozva, Ashley Dzingai, and Sekuru Solomon Madhinga

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Hande Kumarimba!

These marimba field recordings capture a moment in time when Anesu Ndoro was teaching at the USAP Community School (2021 - 2025). Recorded during a typical afternoon Marimba practice session on 23 July, 2024, it showcases how Marimba is a communal instrument, hinging on the collective efforts of all the musicians involved. The performers were rehearsing new songs, and so we thought to record this to show how the middle of the learning process sounds like. All rights reserved.

Songs:

  1. Kuzanga

  2. Nhemamusasa

  3. Chipindura

  4. Baya Wabaya

  5. Shanje

Performed by:

Zandile Rutendo Mkumbuzi, Cletus Moyo, Jean-Annah Muzenda,

Londubuhle Moyo, Nombulelo Mpofu, Beloved Duri,

Persuade Purazeni, Matikudza Bvekerwa, Abraham Mhlanga,

Ashley Dzingai, Nkosiyanele Mpofu, Eli Kalumba Kachoma,

Blessings Nyoni, Shalom Badze, Sostene Kashindi,

Shadrack Badibanga, Tatenda Dafi, Fils Kabangu, and PraiseGod Gwaronda

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Ngoma At The Gazebo

This is our largest community album yet! Containing 17 recordings of songs from all over Zimbabwe on mbira, marimba, drumming and singing, we bring you the diversity of musical cultures around the country. The then-students of USAP Community School, partnering with Rayiro Culture Hub and sound engineer Cyril Tsiga, are brought together by the love of music. Enjoy this love letter to Zimbabwe's cultural heritage!

Songs:

  1. Wolele

  2. Chiremerera (Cover)

  3. Dande

  4. Uyangithanda Na? (Cover)

  5. Nhemamusasa

  6. Mahororo

  7. Koloi

  8. Dziva Renjuzu

  9. Vana Vanogwara

  10. Mbakumba Medley

  11. Marimba Nation

  12. Mukai Tiende

  13. Umbombela

  14. Unozofa

  15. Chaminuka

  16. Baya Wabaya

  17. Chipindura

Performed by:

Zandile Rutendo Mkumbuzi, Cletus Moyo, Jean-Annah Muzenda, Londubuhle Moyo, Nombulelo Mpofu, Beloved Duri, Persuade Purazeni, Matikudza Bvekerwa, Abraham Mhlanga, Ashley Dzingai, Nkosiyanele Mpofu, Eli Kalumba Kachoma, Blessings Nyoni, Shalom Badze, Sostene Kashindi, Shadrack Badibanga, Tatenda Dafi, Fils Kabangu, PraiseGod Gwaronda, Clare Tondori, Neka Ben Bukasa, Mavis Dzengerere, Tanaka Nyatondo, Tawanda Austin Chimbwinya, Esther Chakwizira, Alexander Magadza, Usher Runozivei, Idirashe Mlambo