Practitioners in this region constantly emphasize that these cultures are united, and their traditional practices shared. Despite that, certain dances and makishi clearly originate from specific tribes as evinced by, for example, language of song lyrics. Furthermore, certain items may be more common in areas with a particular ethno-linguistic demographic. Nduko, for example, originates with the Mbunda people. It is a rare dance for makishi to perform in Zambezi – a primarily Luvale area – yet is comparatively common in Mongu where there is a larger Mbunda population. Here, I list the tribe with whom each item of repertoire originates. Still, these musical genres belong to all peoples within this shared culture; ethnic origin does not imply exclusive ownership or performance rights. For example, a Chokwe likishi may dance to Luchazi music at a Luvale mukanda (traditional male initiation school) while Mbunda musicians drum. These ancestors are connected to all their living descendants!