Kalimba

In modern terms, the kalimba is basically a modern Westernized version of the OG Zimbabwean instrument, the mbira. You use your fingers to pluck metal keys.

In Africa

Mbira are used for ceremonies, weddings, and other events. Traditionally, two or more mbira are accompanied by shakers called hosho.

In modern culture

Introduced outside of Zimbabwe by Hugh Tracey, kalimbas are now renowned for their soothing tone. It even appears in Minecraft's OST.

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Ce	Vb											Ch	W	Oc	Ou	M	V
O	A	Hu	Vi	Ga	T	Tb	Tu	Fg	E	Sx	Ob	Kh	Ny	Pp	Eg	Ba	Vl
Ep	Eo	Ml	Gk	Ma	Cn	Ci	Wt	Th	Sr	Kz	Ca	Dk	Bs	Sh	Bk	D	C
S	Tm	Om	Hg	X	Sl	Op	Sp	Fh	Bu	Me	B	Sn	Bp	Cp	Au	Z	Bg
Tt	Fl	Ab	Ft	Ot	Oi	St	Sb	Ctt	Yi	Hm	Vo	Bx	Up	Sr	U	Sw	Db

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