Cosmas Magaya

Cosmas Magaya (born 1953) is a Zimbabwean mbira player.[1]

Cosmas Magaya
Background information
Born1953 (age 66–67)
OriginMhondoro-Ngezi, Zimbabwe
Occupation(s)Musician, teacher
InstrumentsMbira

Background

Raised in the rural areas of Mhondoro-Ngezi, Magaya played a role in the research of musicologist Paul Berliner's book The Soul of Mbira (1978), and also performed mbira on the accompanying audio recordings released by Nonesuch Records. Magaya has performed internationally in Europe and the United States with Mhuri Yekwa Rwizi, and the Zimbabwe Group Leaders Mbira Ensemble, including members Hakurotwi Mude, Beauler Dyoko, Chaka Chawasarira, Simon Magaya and Paul Berliner.[2]

Leadership positions

Aside from his activities in music, Magaya is also Program Director for Nhimbe for Progress, a non-profit organization serving impoverished villagers in the Mhondoro region of Zimbabwe, and he sits on the Board of Directors of Tariro, a grassroots non-profit organization working in Zimbabwe to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS by educating young women and girls. Cosmas Magaya is also the Village Head of Magaya/Zvidzai Village under Chief Nherera of Mhondoro.[3]

References
  1. Pareles, Jon (9 November 1999). "Ancient Resonance in Twinkling Syncopations". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  2. Curiel, Jonathan (31 August 2001). "CD series showcases international music's lasting influence". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  3. Berliner, Paul (21 September 1999). "National USA "Soul of Mbira" Tour featuring the Zimbabwe Group Leaders Mbira Ensemble". Duke University.


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