Shumba Huru (the Big Lion) A traditional Zimbabwean piece of mbira music arranged and performed by Phillip Nangle on Njari, Karimba and traditional Southern African bowed instruments.
Painting: “Lion Riders” by Phillip Nangle. Oil on wood. 1.5 x 1.5 m. 2001
We have been in touch a few years and I was passing by Asheville. Kevin said: Pop in to my gig at the Block and bring your mbira. My karimba was not tuned to his kalimba so we performed a few tunes on karimba and electronic percussion. I am honoured to meet and play with this Musical Giant.
This is a marimba composition of mine that I have arranged and performed on karimbas. The painting was created during the process of working on the music.
painting: “The Silent Wars” acrylic on canvas 130 x 93 cm 2016 Published by Phillip Nangle.
Music Notation Series
I painted “The Boiling Ferment” (acrylic on canvas 104x67cm) round the same time that I arranged and recorded this piece of music “Nhem.5/7” which was performed on 3 octave karimbas.
These took place during the process of my partner and I producing 220 litres of our own wine. Although growing one’s food oneself is time-consuming, the satisfaction of doing so is immense.
From April 1st until 4th I will teach a series of workshops on african music and rhythm organized by ONE WORLD, the first edition of Intercultural Music Festival in Neu Isenburg (Frankfurt – Germany).
Workshops for African, Arab, Afghanistan and Indian music. Improvisation, arrangement and composition. For young and adults with or without music knowledge. Musicians and singers are welcome.
Part of the workshops results will be performed at the final concert on the 14th of April.
South African music – Phillip Nangle
Arrangment and composition – Volker Staub
Afghanistan, Arab and Indian music – Ustad Ghulam Hussain and others
Improvisation and secret rhythmic interaction – Torsten de Winkel
Phillip Nangle 