kalimba

ka·lim·ba

(kə-lĭm′bə)

[Of Bantu origin; akin to Bemba ka-limba, diminutive of ci-limba, any musical instrument : ci-, sing. n. pref. + -limba, musical instrument; akin to Kimbundu -rimba in ma-rimba, marimba; see marimba.]

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kalimba

(kəˈlɪmbə)

a modern version of the African percussion instrument mbira or thumb piano

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Although Malik Kalimba superbly curled a free-kick into the top corner of the net on 75 minutes, Leam were still on course for three crucial points.

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Annfield Plain host Cleator Moor Celtic and manager Keith Sheardown is delighted that Malik Kalimba has returned to the club from Tow Law Town, especially as two players have left.

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| Sharif Kalimba, 18, of no |fixed address, was sentenced to 15 months at a young offenders' institute after being found in possession of a knife.

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Annfield Plain have lost Malik Kalimba to Tow Law Town, but manager Keith Sheardown has brought in Jon Bone who will make his first appearance in the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup-Tie at home to Spennymoor United.

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Malik Kalimba is also included and will be hoping to extend his scoring form and help lift the Plain from near the foot of the table.