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Banda

(ˈbændə)
n
(Biography) Hastings Kamuzu (kæˈmuːzuː). 1906–97, Malawi statesman. As first prime minister of Nyasaland (from 1963), he led his country to independence (1964) as Malawi: president (1966–94)
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ban•da

(ˈbɑn də)
n.
a style of Mexican dance music featuring brass instruments and having a heavy beat.
[1990–95; < Mexican Spanish: literally, band]
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