Forward Kwenda [SEP] country of citizenship
Forward Kwenda
Forward Kwenda is a mbira performer from Zimbabwe. He was born in the rural Buhera area in Manicaland, an area known for its fierce resistance to colonial rulers and respect for Shona tradition. As a young boy, Forward excelled in traditional dance and recitation of ancient poetry. At the age of 10, he began to play ngoma (drums) and hosho (gourd rattles) for his mother's gombwe (rain-making) spirit. He was given the name "Forward" because of his curiosity about
"Sand Rivers")
on "The Naturalists"
with Forward Kwenda: "Forward Kwenda - Svikiro: Meditations of an Mbira Master"
External links.
- Mbira.org This site also includes a biography page for Azim