Mbira+Maker+Blues+by+Virginia+Barrett

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=Book Summary= The mbira is a sacred instrument of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Barrett, an American poet and artist, traveled to Zimbabwe in 2002 and 2004 to study mbira with master musicians.

In this intimate and compassionate travel memoir, Barrett relives the months spent with these musicians and their families during dire times. What she ultimately learns and experiences extends well beyond the realm of music, venturing into the depths of conflict, love, and survival. What Barrett most poignantly shares with us, however, is the healing wisdom her teachers impart and the sublime beauty they weave through her soul.

A lively, compelling journey for all readers, not just those interested in Shona music.

A portion of the proceeds go to help orphans and musicians in Zimbabwe.

//For more information, or to order a copy of the book go to:// http://studiosaraswati.com/mbiramakerblues.htm =About the Author=

= = A poet, writer, artist and singer-songwriter based in the United States. //For more information, or to read an excerpt of the book go to:// http://www.virginiabarrett.com/