Gubi Family

Gubi Family

6 San musicians, ranging in age from 18 to 80, who are the keepers of a vanishing tradition of San Musical Culture. The San are the originators of trance dance and their music is specifically designed to evoke an altered state of consciousness through the rhythms and beats, enabling the musician to enter trance and perform healing on both individuals and the tribe. They traditionally sing and dance throughout the night playing the mouthbow, the mbira and the zuma (four-stringed instrument).