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HOSHO

Hosho are gourd shakers commonly played as accompaniment in Zimbabwean style marimba ensembles.

One good source for hosho is Mylinda King who is also a dedicated performer/educator.   She can be reached through her website:

http://home.teleport.com/~marimba/hosho.htm

Another source for hosho is the non-profit organization MBIRA run by Erica Azim who is also a dedicated performer/educator.    MBIRA supports Zimbabwean musicians and instrument makers, and their families, through worldwide Zimbabwean music education, recordings, and performances.

http://www.mbira.org/catalog.asp?cat=mbira-accessories