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on 11/22/2005 Complete your Afrocentric wedding by having your march accompanied by African musical instruments. The mbira, a thumb piano made of forged iron keys bound to a wooden box, is the most important musical instrument in Zimbabwe?s music and culture. This instrument is used at religious ceremonies and celebrations. The sound of this instrument is very beautiful, creating the perfect mood for your ceremony. You may also like the idea of a drummer beating out intricate rhythmic patterns. This will complete any Afrocentric wedding. Many drummers have Chekeres (a large gourd with beads strung around the body) that will accompany them. This is perfect, because you can even have a wedding favor of small maracas, they have a similar sound as a Chekere. Your wedding will begin on the right beat as you and your wedding party is serenaded with these ancient musical instruments.
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