Karimba and Kalimba (mbira, thumb pianos)
One of several types of lamellophones; similar or same instruments are also referred to as"kalimba," "mbira," or "thumb piano"; this type of instrument is a mainstay of Zimbabwean music and is used in several other parts of Africa as well.
![Wartburg student tries the karimba](//s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/1671/images/photo_5.JPG)
World Wednesdays, Winter 2015.