Our Roots
The Craft
Festa da Mbira connects you with Maputo’s skilled instrument makers, each crafting sounds that echo local traditions and stories.
Handmade instruments shaped by generations.
Craftsman Story
Maputo Shop
Since 1998
Handmade instruments shaped by generations.
Musician Link
Local Studio
Active Today
Musicians bring these instruments to life in vibrant performances.
Mbira Craft
Hand-Carved
Each wooden mbira is carefully hand-carved from local hardwood, capturing traditional Mozambican patterns.
Tuning Secrets
Local makers tune each mbira by ear, ensuring the rich, warm tones unique to Maputo’s music scene.
Musician Link
Our map highlights makers connected directly with musicians, fostering a creative community around mbira music.
Tuning Secrets
Festa da mbira celebrates the shared passion of instrument makers and musicians in Maputo’s lively neighborhoods.
Voices
Festa da Mbira connected me to talented makers right here in Maputo—truly inspiring!
Thanks to this site, I found the perfect mbira and met its maker face to face.