Experts say the mbira dates back 3,000 years, but back then the keys weren’t made of metal they were made of wood or bamboo. As with the kalimba (which you’ll hear in our episode, “ Sweet and Sour”), you hold the mbira’s board in your hands, then pluck the metal pieces with your thumbs. The mbira is an African instrument consisting of a small wooden board with thin metal pieces attached to the top, The pieces are all different sizes and play different notes. In Africa, the mbira is often played at religious ceremonies and social gatherings such as weddings. And remember that little acts of kindness can do a lot. Think about your one good deed, then go out and do it. What’s one good deed you can do this week? Maybe you can donate extra toys to a charity, pick up trash or recycling you find in a park, or write a thank-you note to someone who’s always there for you – whether it’s a librarian, a postal worker, a bus driver, or family member. Our resident artist is Sabina Hahn and you can learn more about her HERE. We'd love to see it! To access all the coloring pages for past episodes, click HERE. We’re also keeping an album so share your picture on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and tag it with #CircleRound. Our artist is Sabina Hahn.ĪDULTS! PRINT THIS so everyone can color while listening. Original music and sound design is by Eric Shimelonis. It was edited by supervising producer Amory Sivertson. This episode was adapted for Circle Round by Rebecca Sheir. Grown-ups, check out Edi Gathegi in the American Western film, "The Harder They Fall." And watch for him in the third season of the space drama, "For All Mankind," on Apple TV+. Voices in this episode include Feodor Chin, Thais Harris, Anthony Palmini, Erika Rose, Nick Sholley, Mike Smith, Alexia Trainor, Dawn Ursula, and Edi Gathegi. Our story is called “The Magic Touch.” Versions of this tale originally come from East Africa.
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