Makwayera Explained

Makwayera is an African style of choral singing that native Zimbabweans developed by combining elements of their traditional vocal music with the western four-part harmony brought to the region by missionaries.^{[1] [2]} It includes elements of call and response and a strong vocal leader.

Further reading

• Paul Berliner. The Soul of Mbira: Music and Tradition of the Shona People of Zimbabwe (University of California Press; [1978] 1993)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Makwayera songs from Zimbabwe . Brendan Taaffe. 10 October 2023.
2. Web site: The Makwayera Tradition . Brendan Taaffe. 2011. 10 October 2023.