Makwayera is an African style of choral singing that native
Zimbabwe
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ans developed by combining elements of their traditional vocal music with the western four-part harmony brought to the region by
missionaries
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.
It includes elements of call and response
and a strong vocal leader.
References
Vocal music
Music of Zimbabwe
Further reading
*
Paul Berliner. ''The Soul of Mbira: Music and Tradition of the Shona People of Zimbabwe'' (University of California Press;
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Events
By place
Byzantine Empire
* Battle of Pankaleia: Rebel forces under General Bardas Skleros are defeated ...
1993)
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