The Mbira, played by Artist T. J. Reddy

 

THE MBIRA. . .

Whether you call it an mbira, sanza, ikembe, kalimba or thumb piano, the mbira is an important melodic rhythm instrument with an exclusively African heritage.

 

 

Presented by

Ships of the Sea Museum

in collaboration with

T.J. Reddy

and Telfair Museums 

for the 2014 celebration of Juneteenth.