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  Kalimba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
kalimba in Kenya, ikembe in Rhuanda, likembe in Congo and mbira in Zimbabwe.
The kalimba is made from a board box or calabash: wooden or metal keys are attached to the top.
The kalimba is a lamellaphone of Eastern Central and South West Africa.
jmceld.home.mindspring.com /kalimba.htm   (480 words)

  
 Kalimba
The Kalimba is a modern version of the African mbira.
The length of the vibrating end of the keys (tongues) determines the pitch (a shorter key or tongue produces a higher pitch, and a longer key or tongue produces a lower pitch).
The tuning on the diatonic Kalimba is similar to likembe tuning from Central African countries.
www.music.vt.edu /musicdictionary/textk/Kalimba.html   (803 words)

  
 Kalimba (2005)
Kalimba is a piece for toy piano and CD playback which was composed in April 2005 for the pianist and toy piano performer Isabel Ettenauer.
Kalimba was composed for a Schoenhut Concert Grand Toy Piano with 37 keys from f to f3.
Kalimba was premiered at the Komponisteforum Mittersill on 15 September 2005.
www.essl.at /works/kalimba.html   (645 words)

  
 Kalimba, kalimbas, mbira, thumb piano from Africa - African Treasures
The kalimba (also called mbira, likembe or thumb piano) is a plucked idiophone unique to Africa and widely distributed throughout the continent.
Kalimbas have played a part in African culture for 800 years.
The kalimba consists of a set of tuned metal or bamboo tongues of varying length fitted to a board, box or calabash resonator, their free ends being twanged by the player's thumbs and fingers.
www.africantreasures.com /musical-instruments/kalimbas.asp   (203 words)

  
 devin st.clair - about me - life in the key of 'G'
I've cycled through favorite models, but ultimately, each style of Kalimba puts forth it's own voice or personality when it is played.
Kalimbas are so primitive and simple, yet it is astonishing how much you can squeeze out of them.
The first note I heard from a HT Kalimba connected with me in an epic way, I was instantly haunted and charmed by that voice.
www.sonic.net /~saint/personal/kalimba.htm   (481 words)

  
 Collins Rhythmcraft - Kalimbas
The Kalimba is an African instrument with metal tines fashioned onto a wood or gourd body for resonation.
The music of the Kalimba is said to help the sick mind, heart and soul.
A Kalimba's scale is determined by the size of the body.
kalimbas.com /kalimbas.htm   (916 words)

  
 Kalimba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The kalimba, known as a thumb piano in the West, is a lamellaphone of Eastern Central and South West Africa.
The kalimba is made from a box or calabash, covered with a flat wooden top and a number of wooden or metal keys.
Traditionally used to accompany singing in Africa, the kalimba was relatively easy to play, and became popular in the West for instrumental music.
www.asza.com /ikalim.shtml   (136 words)

  
 Kalimbas page
It is an ideal portable instrument for use at home, school, in formal and informal music groups, for music therapy, at camps, while hitchhiking or sick in bed.
Kalimbas are tuned to the diatonic scale of G major although they can be retuned to any key.
An African tuned Kalimba based on traditional mbiras from the Zambezi valley in Zimbabwe.
www.kalimba.co.za /kalimba.htm   (489 words)

  
 Kalimba - Décio Gioielli   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
LIMBA is a root used to describe musical instruments or portions of musical instruments, mainly those which have vibrating pieces for each tune.
The Kalimba is a melodic percussion instrument originated in Africa and which belongs to the Lamelophones' family.
African Lamelophones are known by approximately 200 different names such as Kalimba, Mbira, Karimba, Likembe, Budongo, Sansi.
bandasinfonica.com.br /kalimba/htm/htm-english/home_e.htm   (106 words)

  
 PNC, Michigan City Library Celebrate Black History Month   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Ihenacho is a master of the kalimba, the oldest African instrument.
The kalimba, also known as a thumb piano, is a unique instrument whose keys are plucked with the thumbs or thumbs and fingers, to create an array of musical sounds.
Kalimba music has been described as a combination of sitar, guitar, steel drum, birds, tingling glass and even a waterfall.
www.pnc.edu /cd/news/bhistory05.html   (264 words)

  
 Thumb piano: It's magical | www.azstarnet.com ®
Holdaway, a radio astronomer with a Ph.D. in physics, was first exposed to the kalimba as a child.
Acupuncturist Della Estrada, a Holdaway student for the past seven months, wanted to play the kalimba before she even knew what it was.
She now owns several kalimbas and has mastered one of many new songs she hopes to learn with the instrument.
www.azstarnet.com /sn/ent_index/96494   (954 words)

  
 Carl Winter the Kalimba King
His clinics address how the kalimba is used in the context of African society, particularly Zimbabwe.
Winters is also a credentialed teacher which makes the process of "teaching" the mechanics and dynamics of the kalimba both natural and fun.
His membership in the International Association for Jazz Education affords him the opportunity to administer workshops and performances to a wide range of institutions throughout the world.
www.kalimbaking.com   (154 words)

  
 Gourd Kalimba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
It is played by plucking down the end of the various 'boingers' to produce a pleasant melody.
We have precisely tuned each kalimba to two scales, the pentatonic and diatonic, and visibly marked them so that even the novice can keep it in tune.
Many of our kalimbas have been used by professionals because of the quality of the tuning and tone.
showcase.netins.net /web/sound/kalimba.htm   (105 words)

  
 NOVICA - Gourd kalimba thumb piano, 'Sunlight'
Its sound traditionally accompanying magical rituals, the spiritual presence of the kalimba is entrancing.
The kalimba, or thumb piano, originates in Africa, where each...
The smooth melody used to be played by the Africans in the slave quarters as a nocturnal lament.
www.novica.com /itemdetail/index.cfm?pID=45971   (224 words)

  
 Carl Winter the Kalimba King Photos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Having fun and learning are the main objectives as he plays jazz, blues, gosple, Negro Spirituals, pop, children songs and original songs to solicit total physical response from participants.
Also, a large map is used to illustrate the countries that feature the kalimba.
This allows Winters to demystify the kalimba and clear up some of the misconceptions associated with it.
www.kalimbaking.com /clinics.html   (161 words)

  
 CDs Page
He uses Kalimbas extensively to lay down riffs that underpin his creative vocal improvisations.
He has quite a collection of Kalimbas, including 2 custom built extended Altos that we made for him 2 years ago.
He has certainly extended the envelope of what it is possible to do with kalimbas.
www.kalimba.co.za /cd.htm   (224 words)

  
 Hugh Tracey Kalimba
The Hugh Tracey Kalimba is lightweight and portable.
Other knock-off, imitation kalimbas are made from rosewood or gourds.
History has judged the Hugh Tracey Kalimba to be the very best.
hughtraceykalimba.com   (875 words)

  
 Kalimba
They are designed to withstand moderate abuse by young children and so are better for use in schools than the more rustic African ones.
The resonators on the larger kalimbas are carefully selected hard shell gourd or coconut.
The Arkansas kalimbas are all tuned to a Diatonic Scale in the Key of C. Small: 3"x5"
www.natashascafe.com /html/tpiano2.html   (94 words)

  
 NOVICA - Mahogany kalimba thumb piano, 'Compassion'
Ading hand-carves sleek mahogany wood into the shape of a heart, creating the base for this popular instrument that originated in Africa.
The kalimba, or thumb piano, produces a hollow tone when its iron leaves are plucked.
I have just received my Kalimba "hexagon" which was made by Ading and I wish to thank him and Novica for this melodic instrument sent so quickly.
www.novica.com /referral.cfm?cellid=test&p=44009   (247 words)

  
 Kalimba Magic home
The kalimba is an ancient instrument from Africa, simply made from a wooden box and a few tines of flattened metal, but its music is filled with a spirit of beauty and complexity.
There is a wonder that flows from this very special instrument, and I am dedicated to spreading the joys of kalimba music throughout the world.
I give kalimba lessons to individuals and groups, and I am writing a series of kalimba instructional books.
www.kalimbamagic.com   (123 words)

  
 Boney M Kalimba De Luna lyrics
Kalimba De Luna Kalimba De Luna Kalimba De Luna Kalimba De Luna Kalimba de sol Please talk to me Lying is my life Believin' in what you say Hey he he he heeeeeeey oooh oh oh E.O.U.A. - on the rhythm Gente li ta los E.O.U.A. Na na na na na na...
Kalimba De Luna Kalimba De Luna Kalimba De Luna Kalimba De Luna Ooooooooooh oh oh oh Donga donga tenge popopopopopop...
Kalimba De Luna Kalimba De Luna Kalimba De Luna Kalimba De Luna...
www.lyricsdomain.com /2/boney_m/kalimba_de_luna.html   (144 words)

  
 Tom Spicer KalimBass.com Dallas Bass Player Cajun Music
I awoke early the next morning, it was a Sunday, the boys were still racked out and I saw the kalimba and thought, “this is a beautiful instrument, it deserves some respect” so I started to tune it.
I didn’t know how a Kalimba was supposed to be tuned, so I picked up one of my bass guitars and attempted it.
Anyway, to begin tuning the kalimba, I laid the acoustic/electric bass on my lap like a slack/slide guitar (that’s not how I play it, though) some how, a chordal matrix tuning took shape and I was able to play some bass lines with cool chord progressions and nice voicings on what I have trademarked as….”KalimBass”
www.kalimbass.com   (505 words)

  
 Order Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Hugh Tracey Alto Kalimba is the original kalimba made by
Kalimba you play today could be played by your grandchildren.
It is a deep toned Kalimba and can be used to accompany
hughtraceykalimba.com /Order_Page.html   (198 words)

  
 Villas Kalimba - Samara Beach, Samara, Playa Samara, Costa Rica Beach Hotels, Reservations
Villas Kalimba is located in the center of Samara...
Furniture, details, colors and decorations, and the attention of the Italian owners, make Villas Kalimba a very unique and pleasant place where you can spend your holiday.
Our spacious villas, five of them with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms -- perfect for 4 person with the possibility of 1 extra guest and one with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom -- offer all the comforts: totally equipped kitchenette, air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable TV, private telephone line and laundry.
www.samarabeach.com /kalimba   (207 words)

  
 freesound :: view tag :: kalimba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
KLMB b 3.wav :: (0:04) :: stereo recording of a treble kalimba added by kostasvomvolos
kalimba.01.wav :: (0:20) :: sound of a kalimba (thumb-piano, lamellaphone),...
This site is licensed under a Creative Commons License by MTG (UPF).
freesound.iua.upf.edu /tagsViewSingle.php?id=1569   (253 words)

  
 Kalimba by Charlie Mariano: Song Music Downloads   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Sorry, at this time no downloads have been found for "Kalimba" on album Mariano.
Check the albums tab for other downloads from Charlie Mariano.
Sorry, at this time no streams have been found for "Kalimba" on album Mariano.
www.mp3.com /tracks/506097/dl_streams.html   (81 words)

  
 Kalimba Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
to his Kalimba Records was keyboardist Freddie Ravel, whose album went to the Top 20.
responsible for the evolution of the Kalimba family.
It is with great pleasure that we now introduce Kalimba Records, in association
members.aol.com /iam79/Kalimba.htm   (546 words)

  
 KFFL - Kalimba Edwards, DL, Detroit Lions
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions DL Kalimba Edwards was getting work at both defensive end positions during the morning practice Saturday, July 29.
He was also not limited to working in only nickel situations.
Tom Kowalski, writing for the Sporting News, reports Detroit Lions DEs Cory Redding and Kalimba Edwards will battle in training camp for the team's starting left defensive end spot.
www.kffl.com /player/635/nfl   (221 words)

  
 KALIMBA - The DJ List
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www.thedjlist.com /djs/KALIMBA   (64 words)

  
 Mbira aka Kalimba World Beat music by Miami South Florida based musician Jomo
Mbira aka Kalimba World Beat music by Miami South Florida based musician Jomo
the Mbira sometimes called a Kalimba is a traditional instrument from Africa often used often in spiritual music.
Jomo Faulks is an Mbira player based in Miami, South Florida who has played world beat music for several years.
jomovibes.com   (64 words)

  
 Kalimba - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Kalimba - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
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Kalimba by Kristen Espinoza from the top-rated music web site in Spanish Satelite Musical, featuring profile and pictures.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/webs/0,,731783,00.html   (98 words)

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