Patrick Chimbewa

Cultures of Resistance Awardee — Malawi

Patrick Chimbewa is a musician from Ntchisi, Malawi, who performs using an instrument he makes himself called the nsansi, or thumb piano. He makes the instruments by hand and teaches others how to play the nsansi and the drums, as well as how to do traditional Malawian dances, such as the “gwanyasa,” with his band and dance troupe.

Chimbewa received a Cultures of Resistance Award (CoR Award) and is using the award to make more instruments.

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