
Dr R. Muranda
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil) Musicology UNISA (2017) Thesis title: Implementation of a computer-assisted method in teaching the nyunga mbira
- Master of Music (Music Technology) Degree, University of Pretoria, (2011).
- Bachelor of Music (Music Technology) Honours Degree, University of Pretoria, 2007.
- Bachelor of Arts with Education (Music Major) Degree, Africa University, (1999).
- Certificate in Education Primary (Music Major) University of Zimbabwe (1990).
Research Interests:
- Collecting and recording children’s traditional songs.
- Digital music production in the 21st century.
- Exploring preservation of ethnic musical traditions through digital technology.
- Instrumental performance of mbira and western musical instruments.
- Live sound reinforcement techniques.
- Music and internet resources for music instruction.
- Performative music technologies.
- Recording, mixing, and mastering music.
- Transcription of traditional African music using notation software packages.
- Virtual teaching and learning resources in the 21st century.
Publications:
2022- Maguraushe, W., Muranda, R. & Chimbudzi, W. 2022. Portrayal of Zimbabwe’s Socio-Economic Struggles through Winky D’s Zimdancehall Soundscape. Mankind Quarterly 63. (2), 212-229.
2022- Muranda, R. & Maruzani, N. 2022. Gender Representations in Early Childhood Development: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Selected ECD Rhymes. Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) (Online) 13. (33), 83-86.
2022- Muranda, R. Chimbudzi, W. & Maguraushe, W. 2022. “Thomas ‘Mukanya’ Mapfumo and Songs of Protest in Colonial and Post-Independence Zimbabwe.” In Oxford Bibliographies in Music. Ed. Kate van Orden. New York: Oxford University Press. DOI: 10.1093/OBO/9780199757824-0308
2021- Muranda, R. 2021. Music Business in Zimbabwe in the Backdrop of Music Piracy in the 21st Century. In Driving Socio-economic Development Through Value Addition and sustainable use of Resources: Challenges and Prospects (p.229-244). Edited by H.T. Ngoshi & V.Z. Nyawo. Africa Institute for Culture, Peace, Dialogue & Tolerance Studies: Harare.
2021- Muranda, R., Maguraushe, W. & Chimbudzi, W. 2021. The musical side of Robert Gabriel Mugabe. In Sabao, C., Mahomva, R. R. & Mhandara, L. (Eds) Re-membering Robert Gabriel Mugabe: Politics, legacy, philosophy, life and death. (p.116-146). Harare: Leaders for Africa Network.
2021- Chimbudzi, W., Muranda, R. & Maguraushe, W. 2021. The evolution of music recording technologies in Zimbabwe. The Dyke: Journal of The Midlands State University. 15. (1), 34–50.
2021- Hove, A. & Muranda, R. 2018. Notation Software and Music Composition in Selected Tertiary Institutions in Zimbabwe. The Dyke. Journal of the Midlands State University. 12. (2), 188-202.
2021- Muranda, R. 2018. Nhare mbira in Rainmaking Ceremonies of the Zezuru of Nharira Hills in Zimbabwe. The Dyke. Journal of the Midlands State University. 12. (2), 221-241.
2018- Muranda, R. 2018. Reflecting on Death Through Song Among the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Dande: Journal of Social Sciences and Communication. 2. (2) 107-119.
2018- Hove, A. & Muranda, R. 2018. Notation Software and Music Composition in Selected Tertiary Institutions in Zimbabwe. The Dyke. Journal of the Midlands State University. 12. (2), 188-202.
2017- Muranda, R. 2017. Modern Technology and the Transformation of Mbira in the 21st Century. Pan African Journal of the Arts Education. Research and Practice. 1. (2), 134-141.
2014- Muranda, R. and W. Maguraushe. 2014. Sungura Music’s Development in Zimbabwe: The emergence of trendsetters, emulators and copycats. The Journal of Music and Meaning. (12) 44-62.
2012- Muranda, R. 2012. A comparison of software-based staff notation and indigenous methods in teaching the nyunga mbira. The Dyke Journal of the Midlands State University. 6. (4), 29-45.
2011- Blom, D, Van Nierkerk, C. & Muranda, R. 2011. “Your silence can seriously damage someone’s health”: Getting Zimbabwe protest songs heard. IASPM 2011Conference Proceedings. Grahamstown, Western Cape, South Africa. 51-54.
2010- Muranda, R. 2010. The nhare mbira music trends in Zimbabwe since 1980. MUZIKI. Journal of Music Research in Africa. 7. (1), 76-87.
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