kalumbu song, by Chris Haambwiila

The kalumbu is a one-stringed musical bow, the ancient origins of which lie with the San people. In Zambia only found amongst the Ba-Tonga and Ba-Ila peoples of Southern Province. Chris Haambwiila is an Ila from Chitongo village and one of the best kalumbu players to be found. This song ’Saansa Cisanse’ is on the new cd SWP 041 ’Zambia Roadside 2’ available via and also downloadable via . Another traditional instrument in danger of disappearing, recorded here by Michael Baird in 2008 with essential assistance from Mrs. Esnart Mweemba. More kalumbu songs on SWP 010 ’Kalimba and Kalumbu Songs’ , recorded in the 1950s. Filmed by Rogier Kappers and Boudewijn Koole. (thanks to hEuzzz)