in tribute and appreciation, Chartwell Dutiro

[Mary Ellen Garrett]

Dear community,

I'm adding my voice to many, in sadness and with a sense of deep loss and appreciation, on learning of Chartwell Dutiro's passing....

Meeting and hearing this brilliant musician and tradition-bearer several times over the years, in New Mexico and @ Zimfest, was an incredible joy and privilege that deeply affected me. His recordings with "Timbila", "Spirit Talk Mbira", and for many years with Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited, are lasting treasures.

Here's a heartfelt article and several videos from friends who were very close with him. Thank you, dear Chartwell: may your soul and memory be at peace, and all the ripples of your music continue to heal and comfort this world....

Afropop Worldwide | Chartwell Dutiro: 1957-2019

Afropop Worldwide | Chartwell Dutiro: 1957-2019 Banning Eyre remembers the life and art of the late Chartwell Dutiro.

One of the most moving videos of all time, in my opinion....:

Shumba ya Mukwashi - Zimbabwe's Spirits Confront the Ghosts of Slavery

Shumba ya Mukwashi - Zimbabwe's Spirits Confront the Ghosts of Slavery The spirits of Africa confront the memory of New York City's slave trading past. This song from Zimbabwean Mbir...

Live at The Stone NYC 09/08/2015 with Chartwell Dutiro, Jim Pugliese, Nora Balaban and Bill Ruyle:

Mukatiende

Mukatiende Live at The Stone NYC 09/08/2015 with Chartwell Dutiro, Jim Pugliese, Nora Balaban and Bill Ruyle.

"Not only is another world possible; on a quiet day I can hear her breathing."
Arundhati Roy