Nduko

Likumbi Lya Mize Western Province Mongu featuring Katavola performing Nduko on April 8, 2022 in Mongu, Zambia;
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Origin: Mbunda

Nduko is a rare dance that is not widespread in this region. It is essentially only present in Mbunda and Nkangala communities, and there only occasionally. Though it is sometimes an evening dance for elders, it is more commonly danced by makishi associated with or representing Mbunda chiefs. These spirits usually wear a mukotola (chitenge cloth passed through and wrapped around legs) and sometimes malambu (animal skins). The drumming for Nduko is in many ways like that of Kawali, an important item of repertoire for tundanji (boy initiates within the mukanda traditional school). Nduko and Kawali also feature a similar shoulder rolling dance move.

Instrumentation

Lead drum: ngoma ya shina
Supporting drums: ngoma yahakachi, ngoma yakusongo, ngoma yakasumbi
Timeline: mikakaji

Makishi Who Dance Nduko

**Kanjenjela**
8/2019; Mize, Zambia; photo courtesy of Martin Vorwerk

not pictured: Mukwetunga, Mwelindeho, Mwembandu, Mwemundu, Mweukolo

Nduko Interactive Mixer

Recorded by Likumbi Lya Mize Western Province Mongu in Mongu, Zambia on April 4, 2022.

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mikakaji		performed by Kasanga Nsamba
ngoma yakasumbi		performed by Kasanga Nsamba
ngoma yakusongo		performed by Musole Chipango
ngoma yahakachi		performed by Musole Chipango
shina		performed by Kasanga Nsamba