Zivanai Masango's Musatisiye
Zivanai Masango, who has risen to international fame as the lead guitarist for Thomas Mapfumo's Blacks Unlimited, presents the premier of Musatisiye, a conceptual work that combines original compositions with traditional pieces of the Shona people of his homeland, Zimbabwe.

The title is a plea to God, and means "Don't pass us by". Song by song tells the story of Zimbabwe's struggle for independence, portraying chronologically through music the events and experiences of the path to liberation. Largely narrated through his own compositions, Masango also incorporates renditions of traditional pieces; for example, when the narrative suggests it, Masango sings a traditional warriors' song to illuminate the fighters perspective. It will be performed by Masango, who is joined by Zimbabwean percussionist McDonald Kombo for the Season Finale of the critically acclaimed Acoustic African Music Series.

Musatisiye is informed by Masango's experiences touring with one of the world's greatest revolutionary artists and resonates with the communicative power of Chimurenga. Don't miss this rare and historic opportunity to hear one of Zimbabwe's premier guitarists!

Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St, NYC (212) 989-9319
(Between Bleeker and West 4th)   map
May 22, 2004
8:30pm and 10:30pm

$12

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