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Makwayera is an African style of choral singing that native
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ans developed by combining elements of their traditional vocal music with the western four-part harmony brought to the region by
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. It includes elements of call and response and a strong vocal leader.


References

Vocal music Music of Zimbabwe Choral music genres


Further reading

* Paul Berliner. ''The Soul of Mbira: Music and Tradition of the Shona People of Zimbabwe'' (University of California Press; 9781993) {{Zimbabwe-stub