What is kalimba artists?

Kalimba artists are musicians who specialize in playing the kalimba, which is also known as a thumb piano or mbira. The kalimba is an African musical instrument that consists of a wooden board with metal tines of different lengths attached to it. The player plucks the tines with their thumbs or fingers to create different notes and rhythms.

Some notable kalimba artists include Kevin Spears, who is known for his contemporary and jazz-inspired kalimba playing, and N'Goni Ba, a West African band led by kora player and kalimba player Bassekou Kouyaté. Other popular kalimba artists include Kilema, who blends traditional Malagasy music with modern influences, and Paco Serenata, a Spanish musician who creates calming and meditative kalimba music.

Many kalimba artists have gained a following on social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram, where they share videos of their performances and tutorials on how to play the instrument. Kalimba music has also gained popularity in recent years among lo-fi and ambient music producers, who incorporate the instrument's unique sound into their compositions.