The inimitable mbira player, story teller, and dear friend to so many in the world music community, Ephat Mujuru, died in London after suffering a hear attack in Gatwick Airport on October 5, 2001. Following considerable efforts by friends and family in Zimbabwe, Ephat was returned to his homeland and buried in Harare. But his sudden death--he was just 51 and in the midst of a vigorous career comeback--leaves behind a wife, Emely, and ten children. The five eldest children were born by Ephat's first wife, and the rest to Emely. They are: James (25), Cecila (26), Elizabeth (23), Slyvester (22), Chipo (15), Chaka (14), Memory (11), Mitchell (8), Okinawa (6), Caroline (3).

If you want to help the family, please email Emely at:
echimanga@yahoo.com
It's very easy to send her money using Western Union, and your dollars will go a long way in this difficult time.

Many thanks.
Contributed by: Banning Eyre