We want to let everyone know that 4 of the original members of Mawungira Enharira will be coming to the US in May, 2009. The new group is called Mbira dzeMuninga. Jacob Mafuleni, Micah Munhemo, Tonderai Ndava and Peacheson Ngoshi are the members of the new group. Look for them in the Western US in May, June & July 2009 and watch for some new video to be posted here.

All i can say right now is that i am shocked. May his soul rest in peace. At the book cafe he was the life and soul of the vibrancy of the group. For the short stint he was away before the tour to the US his absence was very evident. Not only is his passing a loss to family, friends and fans but to the mbira fraternity. Soko rarayi zvakanaka.

Dear Friends, On Jan. 3, 2009, Tonderai Phiri passed away in Zimbabwe. He was 32 years old. Many of you had the fortune of meeting him when Mawungira Enharira visited and toured the US last summer. For those who do not know, Tonde is the hosho player who gets out and dances with the audience in the videos here.
We will remember Tonde I (as we affectionately called him) as a deeply spiritual young man, with a smile
that could light an entire room. Close your eyes and you can easily see him dancing in front of the group.
As a gwenyambira (master musician), he will be honored appropriately in Zimbabwe.
Let us also remember him with respect and wish him well on this journey.