Tawona and Ernest Sithole

Tawona and Ernest came to Glasgow from Zimbabwe. They brought their mbira, an instrument passed through five generations of their family. 

It was played at home, even when banned. This was risky. Many people were hanged for this. Mbira was part of cultural identity removed during colonial rule and was banned until Zimbabwe regained independence in 1980.

Photo of Tawona and Ernest Sitholé by kimayres.co.uk.