Mine (Zimbabwean 🇿🇼) is the mbira.

For a feel of the sound: https://youtu.be/R5RMYh-n3LU

Jah Prayzah the guy singing is a renowned musician.

They seem to be using the mbira in modernized covers, but the metal pestle order seem the same as the more traditional looking ones.

P/S I’m not self promoting the YouTube link. It just shows how the mbira sounds unedited.

  • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
    1·
    3 days ago

    I now wonder if the Mbira is related to the Marimba? They sound very similar, though it seems the Marimba is more central African?

    • PinkInSlippers@piefed.socialOPEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      Both mbira and marimba are commonly played in Zimbabwe. They are different. Though I do see the similar sounds. It’s sort of like how one can play the same song chords with a piano and a guitar.