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Mark Holdaway
Mark Holdaway has been playing kalimba for over 30 years. He invented his kalimba tablature in 2004, and has been writing books and instructional materials for kalimba ever since. His business, Kalimba Magic, is based on the simple proposition that the kalimba is a real musical instrument capable of greatness. Mark's kalimba books are a down payment on this proposition.
The Short Story
Early Kalimba History
Hugh Tracey meets the African thumb piano
Hugh Tracey founds the Int'l Library of African Music (ILAM)
Hugh Tracey founds African Musical Instruments (AMI)
The kalimba meets pop culture
Worldwide competition
The future of the kalimba
Hard Copy Book: Intro to the 17-Note Kalimba in C
New: Bamboo 17-Note Kalimba