Both mbira and marimba are commonly played in Zimbabwe. They are different. Though I do see the similar sounds. It's sort of like how one can play the same song chords with a piano and a guitar.
Thank you! I think the mbira requires similar dexterity to a piano if I'm not mistaken.
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Mine (Zimbabwean 🇿🇼) is the mbira.
For a feel of the sound: https://youtu.be/R5RMYh-n3LU?si=1gMWzw6l6UxxpiLr
Jah Prayzah the guy singing is a renowned musician.
They seem to be using the mbira in modernized covers, but the metal pestle order seem the same as the more traditional looking ones.
P/S I'm not self promoting the YouTube link. It just shows how the mbira sounds unedited.
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