
Dr P Matiure
Position: Lecturer
Department:
Music Business, Musicology and Technology
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Qualifications:
- DPhil Music, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
- Master of Music (Cum Laude), University of KwaZulu-Natal, SA 2009
- Bachelor of Education, University of Zimbabwe
- Certificate in Education, Seke Teachers College, Zimbabwe
Research Interest:
- Written and Aural Theory of Music,
- Transcription,
- Analysis and Appreciation,
- Ethnomusicology,
- Foundations and Methods of Teaching Music,
- Performance Techniques and Methodology/Practical Study Instrument of Specialization Major (mbira) and Minor (keyboard)
Publications:
- Talking Drum December (2008) Learning How to play Karimba the easy way for beginners. Vol 30 pp 15-19
- Talking Drum (2009) Teaching Karimba to beginners Vol 31 pp 2-6
- Muziki (2011) Mbira dzaVadzimu and its space within the Shona cosmology: Tracing mbira from bira to the spiritual world,
- The Dyke. (2011) Ethnographic film and the teaching of African music. Vol 5(1) pp 112-143,
- The Dyke. 2012 Vol 6.4 Ngoma yembira, The source of Inspiration and Spiritual Power for the Zezuru people of Zimbabwe.Vol 6 (4) pp 11-28,
- The Dyke. (2013) Kashaura Karimba, Vol 7 (2) pp 127-138,
- UNISA-Latin American Report. (2013) Mbira dzavadzimu: A historical and Cultural legacy. Vol 22 (1) pp 79-101,
- African Journal of Children’s literature 2013 Vol 1. (2) Children’s game songs and rhymes
Books Published:
The Zezuru Mbira DzaVadzimu Legacy and Spirit Possession. 2011. Published by Lambert, Germany
Articles Accepted for Publishing:
- The effectiveness of folk tale songs in inculcating the spirit of Unhu/Ubuntu in children (Journal of Children’s literature)
- Perceptions and reflections of taking music as a field of study: A case study of the BSc in Music and Musicology honours degree offered by Midlands State University. (The Dyke)
Book Chapters Accepted for Publishing:
- Music of the Shona people of Hwedza District (Pending)
- The use of game songs in developing rhythm in children
- Dariro concept defined
- Mbira urban spaces
- Examining African children’s Musical Arts Experiences as a learning Resource for children
- Music of the Shona people of Hwedza District
Researches Conducted:
- Instrument Construction
- Innovation in Musical Instruments
- The relationship between Mbira and Spirit Possession
- Music archiving
- Children’s game songs
- The impact of modernity on Mbira
- Dance as a transformative aspect of life
- Ngoma yeVaShona and its inspiration
- Jakwara ceremony
- The birth and death of Chibhanjo
- Blind street musicians
- Preservation of tangible and intangible materials of the legacy of Mbira
- The viability of the Department of Music and Musicology
- Teaching music at Primary Level
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