Teachers – 2022 – Workshops

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TeacherID	Teacher	Col 2	Col 3	Workshop A	Workshop B	Workshop C	Workshop D
9	Blessing Bled Chimanga	Blessing Bled Chimanga Harare - Harare - Zimbabwe Blessing is an internationally acclaimed artist as a marimba player, singer, songwriter, and percussionist from Zimbabwe. He's been touring worldwide (Asia, Europe, North & South America, Africa) with his bands Zimboita, Kunzwana #1, and Mama Africa. Blessing's music is marked by a unique sound produced from his virtuoso marimba playing and the true strong rhythms of Africa. Blessing is currently one of the fastest-rising Zimbabwean musicians and performs internationally at HIFA, Global Isai Festival, Barefeet Festival, Iguazu En Concieto, and Glatt & Verkehrt. Blessing sits on the Board of Directors for Kutandara Center, and produced the Zimfest 2021 Zimbabwe footage.	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) All Drum - Rova Ngoma (Hit the Drums) - Hit the Drums with Coach Bled! We will focus on drum playing, different Zimbabwean rhythms, styles, and expressions on the drum. The workshop will focus on the importance of drums in the Zimbabwean music, its placement in the music and its role in the music. Other basic drum skills will be also shared such as mastering tempo, hand technique and many others. The workshop will be fun, full of energy, and memorable. Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) All Dance - Tamba Jaiva Dance - Coach Bled will focus on 3 different Zimbabwean dance styles. The workshop will be very practical, with everyone learning and doing the movements. It will be fun, energetic, educational, and great for fitness. Students in this workshop are invited to join the teacher during Festival Highlights on the day stage on June 26 from 4 PM on what they have learned. Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Advanced Marimba - Marimba with Coach Bled - This will be an advanced workshop to enhance your marimba skills. We will focus on the fundamentals of marimba playing, variation techniques, crazy rhythms and performance skills. The workshop will be fun, energetic and memorable. Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Learn and Dance to Marimba - Work with Coach Bled to enhance your marimba skills, focusing on the fundamentals of marimba playing, variation techniques, crazy rhythms and performance skills. The workshop will be fun, energetic and memorable.	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) All Drum - Rova Ngoma (Hit the Drums) - Hit the Drums with Coach Bled! We will focus on drum playing, different Zimbabwean rhythms, styles, and expressions on the drum. The workshop will focus on the importance of drums in the Zimbabwean music, its placement in the music and its role in the music. Other basic drum skills will be also shared such as mastering tempo, hand technique and many others. The workshop will be fun, full of energy, and memorable.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) All Dance - Tamba Jaiva Dance - Coach Bled will focus on 3 different Zimbabwean dance styles. The workshop will be very practical, with everyone learning and doing the movements. It will be fun, energetic, educational, and great for fitness. Students in this workshop are invited to join the teacher during Festival Highlights on the day stage on June 26 from 4 PM on what they have learned.	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Advanced Marimba - Marimba with Coach Bled - This will be an advanced workshop to enhance your marimba skills. We will focus on the fundamentals of marimba playing, variation techniques, crazy rhythms and performance skills. The workshop will be fun, energetic and memorable.	Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Learn and Dance to Marimba - Work with Coach Bled to enhance your marimba skills, focusing on the fundamentals of marimba playing, variation techniques, crazy rhythms and performance skills. The workshop will be fun, energetic and memorable.
8	Daniel Lockley	Daniel Lockley Santa Fe - NM - United States Daniel has played Zimbabwean music for two-thirds of his life. He got his start in Santa Fe, NM, as a kid and never looked back. He has performed with the Andé Marimba Band, Boka Marimba, Stella Chiweshe, Zivanai Masango, and many others. Daniel started teaching seriously in 2010 at Ethos Music Center, and has since taught at the Kutandara Center, the Santa Fe Waldorf School, and numerous private workshops and camps. He hopes that when you take one of his classes, you leave with a stronger appreciation for the importance of rhythm and for the amazing Zimbabwean artists out there.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Chigwaya - "Chigwaya" is a song from the mbira repertoire that is usually played for the njuzu, or water spirits. The song is noteworthy for it's unusual six-beat cycle, giving it a unique flavor. Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Beginner Marimba - Intro To African Rhythms - Here in the West, we are very melody-oriented; it isn't that hard for us to break into 3-part harmony when singing "Happy Birthday." On the other hand, when you put us in a drum circle, we often just end up playing the same rhythm as everyone else and getting stuck. In this workshop we will look at how to come up with interesting rhythms to play, first using just our bodies, and then applying it to marimba using a simple chord progression. Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Njuzu - This is a song by Stella Chiweshe that I arranged for marimba. It's a fairly easy song that will still have enough twists and turns to keep seasoned players engaged! Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Njuzu_2 - This is a song by Stella Chiweshe that I arranged for marimba. It's a fairly easy song that will still have enough twists and turns to keep seasoned players engaged!	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Chigwaya - "Chigwaya" is a song from the mbira repertoire that is usually played for the njuzu, or water spirits. The song is noteworthy for it's unusual six-beat cycle, giving it a unique flavor.	Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Beginner Marimba - Intro To African Rhythms - Here in the West, we are very melody-oriented; it isn't that hard for us to break into 3-part harmony when singing "Happy Birthday." On the other hand, when you put us in a drum circle, we often just end up playing the same rhythm as everyone else and getting stuck. In this workshop we will look at how to come up with interesting rhythms to play, first using just our bodies, and then applying it to marimba using a simple chord progression.	Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Njuzu - This is a song by Stella Chiweshe that I arranged for marimba. It's a fairly easy song that will still have enough twists and turns to keep seasoned players engaged!	Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Njuzu_2 - This is a song by Stella Chiweshe that I arranged for marimba. It's a fairly easy song that will still have enough twists and turns to keep seasoned players engaged!
4	Danmore Kusaya	Danmore Kusaya Indianapolis - IN - United States World Music Special! When I moved to the United States, I became a one-man band. I do live looping of several instruments I play while performing my own original songs plus other world music. My performances include storytelling of traditional Zimbabwean songs, “Chimurenga inspiration,” music with a new Afrocentric interpretation of traditional sounds, and songs that date to a time when music was known to have magical properties. These stories tell about ceremonies where people sang for rainmaking, appeasing of ancestors, harvesting the crops from the fields, and even beer drinking or feasting.	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Beginner Marimba - Hi Hi Hi Hello on Marimba - This composition of mine is a greeting song for everyone. When I arrived in the USA I noticed how the greetings were different, there was no more “makadii” or any Shona, everyone says “Hi Hi Hi Hello.” It's a great song for beginners, very upbeat, easy to play and fun to dance to. At least one soprano and tenor marimba without F#s will be provided in this room as requested by the teacher. Students in this workshop are invited to join the teacher during Festival Highlights on the day stage on June 26 from 4 PM on to share what they have learned. Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) All Hosho - Hosho Styles with Zimbabwean Rhythms - In this class I will teach different styles of hosho, for example mbira, ngetekete, etc. We'll start with how you keep the tempo, how you can mix it up, and how you can conduct the music. I'll also show students how to dance with the hosho. This will be so much fun and enjoyable; we'll combine a little bit of singing and drumming if time. Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Beginner Mbira - Gandanga on Mbira - “Gandanga” means soldier. When soldiers come back after the war, everyone will be celebrating with them. The soldiers will be telling everyone, “We want to eat meat; we don't want to eat vegetables.” There is some backstory to this that I will be sharing as well. We'll start by talking about how to hold the mbira and which notes to start with when you are a beginner. I'll be teaching how to play the mbira in a gentle and soothing way. Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) All Mbira - Huku Ine Ronda - "Huku ine ronda" talks about a man who was married to five wives who became jealous of one another. It's a very important song because this same song helped bring freedom to the Shona women. I will be sharing a little story about it.	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Beginner Marimba - Hi Hi Hi Hello on Marimba - This composition of mine is a greeting song for everyone. When I arrived in the USA I noticed how the greetings were different, there was no more “makadii” or any Shona, everyone says “Hi Hi Hi Hello.” It's a great song for beginners, very upbeat, easy to play and fun to dance to. At least one soprano and tenor marimba without F#s will be provided in this room as requested by the teacher. Students in this workshop are invited to join the teacher during Festival Highlights on the day stage on June 26 from 4 PM on to share what they have learned.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) All Hosho - Hosho Styles with Zimbabwean Rhythms - In this class I will teach different styles of hosho, for example mbira, ngetekete, etc. We'll start with how you keep the tempo, how you can mix it up, and how you can conduct the music. I'll also show students how to dance with the hosho. This will be so much fun and enjoyable; we'll combine a little bit of singing and drumming if time.	Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Beginner Mbira - Gandanga on Mbira - “Gandanga” means soldier. When soldiers come back after the war, everyone will be celebrating with them. The soldiers will be telling everyone, “We want to eat meat; we don't want to eat vegetables.” There is some backstory to this that I will be sharing as well. We'll start by talking about how to hold the mbira and which notes to start with when you are a beginner. I'll be teaching how to play the mbira in a gentle and soothing way.	Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) All Mbira - Huku Ine Ronda - "Huku ine ronda" talks about a man who was married to five wives who became jealous of one another. It's a very important song because this same song helped bring freedom to the Shona women. I will be sharing a little story about it.
14	Jeff Brahe	Jeff Brahe Lakewood - WA - United States Jeff Brahe has been playing Zimbabwean music for 24 years. His love of the music has led him to learn many instruments, including marimba, nhare mbira, matepe, hosho, and hand drums. Jeff runs Jekesa Marimba Studio and directs marimba groups in Tacoma, Washington. Jeff has played in Andé Marimba Band, Jekesa Marimba, Jeff Brahe Trio, and Anzanga. He, Taffie Matiure and others created Camp Batidza and The Pachedu Orchestra in 2019. Jeff has a BA in Music Composition and he arranges or composes most songs he teaches. Jeff is available for workshops with marimba bands anywhere in the US.	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Taireva - A classic mbira song arranged for marimba, with vocals included. This one really rocks! Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Siyakudumisa (Holy Cross Choir Version) - If you've been in the marimba scene for a while, you've probably heard Michael Breez's arrangement of this popular gospel song from Zimbabwe and South Africa. However, when I heard the Holy Spirit Choir's version of Siyakudumisa, I knew we needed a marimba arrangement that captures this sound! It's more syncopated, more lively and less meditative, but still very nice. Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Advanced Marimba - River of Tears - Back in the good old days, there was a band called Andé Marimba. One of our greatest hits was this song, composed by Chris Berry. Now it can be one of your greatest hits too!	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Taireva - A classic mbira song arranged for marimba, with vocals included. This one really rocks!	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Siyakudumisa (Holy Cross Choir Version) - If you've been in the marimba scene for a while, you've probably heard Michael Breez's arrangement of this popular gospel song from Zimbabwe and South Africa. However, when I heard the Holy Spirit Choir's version of Siyakudumisa, I knew we needed a marimba arrangement that captures this sound! It's more syncopated, more lively and less meditative, but still very nice.	Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Advanced Marimba - River of Tears - Back in the good old days, there was a band called Andé Marimba. One of our greatest hits was this song, composed by Chris Berry. Now it can be one of your greatest hits too!
15	Salani Wamkanganise	Salani Wamkanganise Richmond - CA - United States A mbira player, maker, and teacher from Zimbabwe, Salani was exposed to mbira when he fell ill as a youth; mbira music was part of his healing. Salani attended Prince Edward High School, studying mbira with Musekiwa Chingodza, and now lives in Richmond, California. In 2008, Salani began to learn mbira making and says: “The art of making the mbira instrument requires persistence for perfection, precision, attention to detail, mindfulness, a sense of beauty and commitment. There is a mixture of three trades in one, carpentry, metal fabrication, and a musical soul; thus, mbira making falls between art and engineering.”	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Mbira - Nyatsa Muroyi - Students will learn “Nyatsa Muroyi”, originally played with ngoma (drums). Salani will teach both the kushaura and kutsinhira parts, as well as the song "Tamba Ngoma." Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) All Singing - Mhoro Nherera Singing - Salani along with his partner Kelly Takunda Orphan will teach a singing class. We will sing the jiti song (played on mbira) called "Mhoro Nherera." Students in this workshop are invited to join the teacher during Festival Highlights on the day stage on June 26 from 4 PM on what they have learned. Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Hosho - Hosho! - Come and deepen your understanding and technique of hosho playing. Salani will share his approach to playing hosho.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Mbira - Nyatsa Muroyi - Students will learn “Nyatsa Muroyi”, originally played with ngoma (drums). Salani will teach both the kushaura and kutsinhira parts, as well as the song "Tamba Ngoma."	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) All Singing - Mhoro Nherera Singing - Salani along with his partner Kelly Takunda Orphan will teach a singing class. We will sing the jiti song (played on mbira) called "Mhoro Nherera." Students in this workshop are invited to join the teacher during Festival Highlights on the day stage on June 26 from 4 PM on what they have learned.	Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Hosho - Hosho! - Come and deepen your understanding and technique of hosho playing. Salani will share his approach to playing hosho.
6	Sheree Seretse	Sheree Seretse Seattle - WA - United States Sheree Seretse began her involvement with Zimbabwean music and culture in 1970. Under the auspices of Dr. Dumisani Maraire, Sheree taught and performed with him. Additionally, Sheree began teaching with Lora Chiorah in 1973 to teachers for college credit. Since then Sheree has taught in many locations throughout the US and internationally, including Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center in Seattle, Zimfest for multiple years, and has worked with many ensembles around the country. She is currently the director of two marimba ensembles, Anzanga and Zambuko.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Novice Marimba - Manhanga - A wedding song meaning "sweet pumpkins;" come learn the basics of rhythm and melody through this infectious song that will make you feel like dancing. “Manhanga” is a contemporary song typically played not only on marimba, but also on guitars with vocals. Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Intermediate Drum - Zimbabwean Drumming - Students will explore the role of variations and improvisations on some traditional Zimbabwean drum patterns.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Novice Marimba - Manhanga - A wedding song meaning "sweet pumpkins;" come learn the basics of rhythm and melody through this infectious song that will make you feel like dancing. “Manhanga” is a contemporary song typically played not only on marimba, but also on guitars with vocals.	Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Intermediate Drum - Zimbabwean Drumming - Students will explore the role of variations and improvisations on some traditional Zimbabwean drum patterns.
11	Zivanai Masango	Zivanai Masango Westminster - CO - United States Zivanai is an award-winning artist and veteran of the music industry in Zimbabwe, the US, and internationally. He's worked with the cream of Zimbabwean music such as Tuku, Thomas Mapfumo, Tanga wekwa Sando, Victor Kunonga, Machanic Manyeruke, and Fungisai Zvakavapano. He’s played the most prestigious stages: the Hollywood Bowl, the Blue Note, Jazz Alley, B.B. King’s, and NYC Summerstage, with The String Cheese Incident, Bonnie Raitt, Jimmy Cliﬀ, Habib Koité, and The Motet. Zivanai’s Basement Studio Sessions of covers and original songs have been a sensation on social media, reinforcing him as one of the leading Zimbabwean musicians of today.	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) All Drum - Vocal and Percussion Ensemble - We will work on singing and percussion for arrangements typically used for accompanying dance. Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Other Instrument - Multi-Instrument Ensemble - Bring an instrument of your choice, be it guitar, voice, horn, ngoma, marimba or mbira. We will work on putting all these together into a solid arrangement. Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Yabaka - A fun, lighthearted marimba arrangement will be taught.	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) All Drum - Vocal and Percussion Ensemble - We will work on singing and percussion for arrangements typically used for accompanying dance.	Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Other Instrument - Multi-Instrument Ensemble - Bring an instrument of your choice, be it guitar, voice, horn, ngoma, marimba or mbira. We will work on putting all these together into a solid arrangement.	Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Yabaka - A fun, lighthearted marimba arrangement will be taught.
203	Gary Spalter	Gary Spalter Eugene - OR - United States The first time Gary heard Zimbabwean music, he was hooked. He has played marimbas since 1992 and taught since 1994 through the Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center. He enjoys teaching at all levels and has been recognized by many students as patient and effective. Gary is a founding member of Zambuko, a performing ensemble in Eugene, played with Shumba of Eugene, and was director of Kutsinhira's Hokoyo and Chapwititi youth ensembles. Gary recognizes one of the greatest gifts of the music is when an aspiring player lights up with the joy and thrill of playing this amazing music from Zimbabwe.	Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Novice Marimba - Feel the Beat with Amaxoxo - “Amaxoxo” is the sound of frogs in the Ndebele language. Composed by Alport Mhlanga, one of Dumi’s teachers at Kwanongoma College, “Amaxoxo” is a great song for newer players to hone their skills and to feel the four beats typical of mbira-style music. Some parts are simple, while others are more challenging.	Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Novice Marimba - Feel the Beat with Amaxoxo - “Amaxoxo” is the sound of frogs in the Ndebele language. Composed by Alport Mhlanga, one of Dumi’s teachers at Kwanongoma College, “Amaxoxo” is a great song for newer players to hone their skills and to feel the four beats typical of mbira-style music. Some parts are simple, while others are more challenging.
18	Helen Masvikeni-Masango	Helen Masvikeni-Masango Westminster - CO - United States Born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, and living in Colorado, Helen is a Zimbabwean artist who has many expressions of art. Dance is an expression that comes naturally. She enjoys how, with the accompaniment of music, it can build community as it transcends and breaks down barriers. Her resume is long, so instead of listing everything she’s done, come and let’s transcend (be or go beyond the range or limits) together.	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) All Dance - ZiMBiRA Band Dance - ZiMBiRA is an Afro-fusion band that makes you dance all night long. This workshop teaches a dance routine that allows you to dance with the band ZiMBiRA. You don’t want to miss this! Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) All Dance - Mbakumba - Hande! - Mbakumba is a traditional Zimbabwean dance. We will break down the technique, and the music and have a great time dancing!!!	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) All Dance - ZiMBiRA Band Dance - ZiMBiRA is an Afro-fusion band that makes you dance all night long. This workshop teaches a dance routine that allows you to dance with the band ZiMBiRA. You don’t want to miss this!	Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) All Dance - Mbakumba - Hande! - Mbakumba is a traditional Zimbabwean dance. We will break down the technique, and the music and have a great time dancing!!!
16	Kelly Takunda-Orphan	Kelly Takunda-Orphan Richmond - CA - United States SF Bay area native Kelly has been singing, dancing, drumming, and songwriting for a few decades, often collaborating with Zimbabwean artists. In 1994, after recording and touring with Babatunde Olatunji and African Rain, Kelly studied ethnomusicology at the University of Zimbabwe. She performed for Nelson Mandela and other luminaries with the UZ Choir and Mhembero Dance. Kelly started The KTO Project in 2004, recording Give it to the People. Currently the KTO Project is finishing Mafaro eZimbabwe, an album paying homage to her Zimbabwean teachers. Kelly and her husband Salani Wamkanganise play traditional and contemporary mbira music in Mbira dzaSoko.	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) All Mbira - 16 key Nyunga Nyunga Mbira - This is an opportunity to learn 16-key nyunga nyunga mbira. Kelly will share introductory music and her approach to teaching and working with elementary school students. Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) All Presentation - Non-Zimbabweans playing Zimbabwean Music: A Discussion - A discussion of colonialism, racism and responsibility: What are the implications of being white, and/or non-Zimbabwean and playing music from Zimbabwe? Let's take a chance with one another and go deeper in a facilitated session to discuss and reflect on our responsibility towards music that does come from our ancestors. This is an opportunity for more intimate reflection where we can share our thinking. Our goal is to gain understanding of concrete ways we can work towards racial justice as we celebrate Zimbabwean people, culture and music.	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) All Mbira - 16 key Nyunga Nyunga Mbira - This is an opportunity to learn 16-key nyunga nyunga mbira. Kelly will share introductory music and her approach to teaching and working with elementary school students.	Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) All Presentation - Non-Zimbabweans playing Zimbabwean Music: A Discussion - A discussion of colonialism, racism and responsibility: What are the implications of being white, and/or non-Zimbabwean and playing music from Zimbabwe? Let's take a chance with one another and go deeper in a facilitated session to discuss and reflect on our responsibility towards music that does come from our ancestors. This is an opportunity for more intimate reflection where we can share our thinking. Our goal is to gain understanding of concrete ways we can work towards racial justice as we celebrate Zimbabwean people, culture and music.
17	Lynn Wyckoff	Lynn Wyckoff Brier - WA - United States From Napa, California, I grew up enjoying camping, hiking, biking, swimming, and gardening. I studied ballet at San Francisco Ballet School and the University of Utah, and earned an MA in Dance Theater at San Francisco State University. I moved to Seattle and spent four decades teaching ballet, jazz, character, tap, and choreographing musicals, and teaching at Olympic College, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Western Washington University, Everett CC, Dance Fremont, and Shoreline CC. From 2000-2017 I was in Seattle Early Dance and I sang with several early music ensembles. I have been doing independent research in ballet history during the pandemic.	Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) All Singing - Zimbabwean and South African Choral Singing - Raise your voices in song! You will learn two or three songs from the Zimbabwean and South African choral traditions, plus a few simple dance steps to groove with the music.	Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) All Singing - Zimbabwean and South African Choral Singing - Raise your voices in song! You will learn two or three songs from the Zimbabwean and South African choral traditions, plus a few simple dance steps to groove with the music.
10	Moyo Mutamba	Moyo Mutamba North York - ON - Canada Moyo Rainos Mutamba is a multidisciplinary artist, Zimbabwean cultural worker, educator, and researcher. He specializes in mbira music, dancing, and folk storytelling. Born in Zimbabwe in a family of Indigenous wisdom keepers, he believes in the transnational sharing of culture as a medium of cooperation and connection. He is the founder of Ubuntu Learning Village and co-founder of Ubuntu Free School, a free and holistic learning space for children in rural Zimbabwe.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) All Singing - Bangidza Singing - Whether you play mbira or marimba, vocal accompaniments can add so much to instruments. Let's explore together some singing to one of the most sacred songs in the ceremonial mbira repertoire. Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Novice Mbira - Dande Kushaura and Singing - Come learn a fancy “Dande” focusing on kushaura! In this workshop, we will explore a twisty “Dande” on nyamaropa tuning that stands on its own as a solo piece. It is not complicated; it just has a twist that will raise the hair on the back of your neck. If we have time we will add some vocals that you can sing with your mbira or marimba band, or in the shower! Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Intermediate Mbira - Muka Tiende - “Muka Tiende” is one of my favorite songs for its breadth and versatility. Together, we will explore a complex kushaura part to add to whatever you already play on dzavadzimu.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) All Singing - Bangidza Singing - Whether you play mbira or marimba, vocal accompaniments can add so much to instruments. Let's explore together some singing to one of the most sacred songs in the ceremonial mbira repertoire.	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Novice Mbira - Dande Kushaura and Singing - Come learn a fancy “Dande” focusing on kushaura! In this workshop, we will explore a twisty “Dande” on nyamaropa tuning that stands on its own as a solo piece. It is not complicated; it just has a twist that will raise the hair on the back of your neck. If we have time we will add some vocals that you can sing with your mbira or marimba band, or in the shower!	Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Intermediate Mbira - Muka Tiende - “Muka Tiende” is one of my favorite songs for its breadth and versatility. Together, we will explore a complex kushaura part to add to whatever you already play on dzavadzimu.
5	Tapiwa Kapurura	Tapiwa Kapurura Salem - OR - United States Tapiwa is a happy and peaceful Zimbabwean who has been a Zimfest participant since 2012. He lives in Salem, Oregon, with his wife Victoria and three kids (who are all now in college). Kapurura enjoys teaching culture classes to the Zimfest community where he covers diverse aspects that include ethics, Ubuntu spirit, good behavior, and respect for family, friends, and neighbors. In the past he has also covered aspects like the role of music in the Shona culture. He is a published author, poet, and storyteller.	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) All Presentation - The Role of the African Drum in the Zimbabwean Culture - I am trying to discuss an interesting concept about the role of the drum way before technology came into the Shona culture. Many simply associate the drum with entertainment. There is more to the drum than people may realize. The uses, value and relevance of the drum can change the way people look at or listen to the drumbeat.	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) All Presentation - The Role of the African Drum in the Zimbabwean Culture - I am trying to discuss an interesting concept about the role of the drum way before technology came into the Shona culture. Many simply associate the drum with entertainment. There is more to the drum than people may realize. The uses, value and relevance of the drum can change the way people look at or listen to the drumbeat.
12	Tsitsi Hantuba	Tsitsi Hantuba Bentonville - AR - United States Tsitsi is the founder and President of the nonprofit Humwe whose mission is to preserve the traditional music and culture of Zimbabwe, providing free classes (mbira, hosho, dance, singing, and ngoma) to children in Mhondoro. Tsitsi was born and raised in Zimbabwe, exposed from youth to the rich Shona culture, traditions, and music. Her perspective on traditional culture and service to others is heavily influenced by her late father, the world-renowned mbira teacher, player, author, and cultural ambassador, Cosmas Magaya. He modeled how to be grounded in one’s own cultural heritage but be a lifelong learner of other cultures.	Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) All Presentation - Perception of Mbira Music in Zimbabwe - I will share firsthand experience on how mbira music is generally perceived in Zimbabwe and how that perception has been evolving over time. I will also share details about the role that the nonprofit organization Humwe is playing in addressing those perceptions and in preserving traditional music and culture.	Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) All Presentation - Perception of Mbira Music in Zimbabwe - I will share firsthand experience on how mbira music is generally perceived in Zimbabwe and how that perception has been evolving over time. I will also share details about the role that the nonprofit organization Humwe is playing in addressing those perceptions and in preserving traditional music and culture.
13	Victoria Kapurura	Victoria Kapurura Salem - OR - United States Victoria is from Zimbabwe and she lives in Salem, Oregon. She is a mother of three kids and is the wife of Tapiwa Kapurura. Victoria has been attending Zimfest events since 2012 and at every Zimfest event she has enjoyed sharing some Zimbabwean dishes with the festival participants.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) All Other - Cooking with Love and Kindness, the Zimbabwean Way - Victoria will show people how to prepare various dishes while she also shares the secrets of the food and the culture. Every piece of food is eaten under certain etiquette, and kindness prevails in the food-sharing process.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) All Other - Cooking with Love and Kindness, the Zimbabwean Way - Victoria will show people how to prepare various dishes while she also shares the secrets of the food and the culture. Every piece of food is eaten under certain etiquette, and kindness prevails in the food-sharing process.
7	Wanda Walker	Wanda Walker Eugene - OR - United States Wanda enjoys teaching marimba at Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center in Eugene, Oregon, since 1999 and privately since 2002. Wanda has taught the Kutsinhira mbira class since 2017, diving deep into Nhemamusasa and other traditional favorites. She performs with Jenaguru Full Moon Marimba as well as Mudzidzi Mbira. Wanda has studied marimba, mbira, singing, dance, hosho, and drum with Zimbabwean musicians including Cosmas Magaya, Musekiwa Chingodza, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, Chartwell Dutiro, Sheasby Matiure, and Patience Munjeri. She has arranged mbira songs for marimba, including some with her daughter, Mandy Walker-LaFollette. Wanda has taught at Zimfest over a dozen years since 2003.	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Intermediate Mbira - Cosmas Magaya's Bangiza (2) - “Bangiza (2)" is a grouping of parts so named in Mbira's Restless Dance by Cosmas Magaya and Paul Berliner. One kushaura part and two kutsinhira parts will be taught. If time allows, my distillation of variations and high lines will be presented. A strong emphasis will be placed on helping students understand the beat in all parts and how the parts are hooked to each other. Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Novice Marimba - Nyarara Baba: Mhande Rhythm with Marimba - The first half of this workshop is drumming, dancing and singing. First we will learn to play the basic Mhande drum pattern as played in Eugene, Oregon, and some variations. We'll layer in the hosho, clapping and clave patterns. Next we'll learn the singing lines to Nyarara Baba, which I learned from Jennifer Kyker (as Ndoenda Zvangu Kumandega). Then we'll learn the marimba arrangement by Mandy Walker-LaFollette. Mhande is a dance form with singing and drumming, used to pray for rain and bless seeds before planting. Key of C (does not use F#s). Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Mutengeni: Mbira-style Marimba - Wanda learned this traditional mbira song from Chartwell Dutiro (found on the CD Spirit Talk Mbira / Ndonga Mahwe). She arranged it for marimba with her band, Jenaguru. The lyrics are “Kashiri kamambo, Kangaka chamhedza; Nhengeni / Mutengeni,” which means “The small bird of the king might swallow the nhengeni, the fruit of the mutengeni tree.” Jenaguru members are happy to have added this very danceable song to their set list. Key of G, ionian mode (uses F#s). If time, basic singing lines will be taught. You may listen to this arrangement through a link on this web page: http://www.marimbaworks.com/WWalker/	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Intermediate Mbira - Cosmas Magaya's Bangiza (2) - “Bangiza (2)" is a grouping of parts so named in Mbira's Restless Dance by Cosmas Magaya and Paul Berliner. One kushaura part and two kutsinhira parts will be taught. If time allows, my distillation of variations and high lines will be presented. A strong emphasis will be placed on helping students understand the beat in all parts and how the parts are hooked to each other.	Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Novice Marimba - Nyarara Baba: Mhande Rhythm with Marimba - The first half of this workshop is drumming, dancing and singing. First we will learn to play the basic Mhande drum pattern as played in Eugene, Oregon, and some variations. We'll layer in the hosho, clapping and clave patterns. Next we'll learn the singing lines to Nyarara Baba, which I learned from Jennifer Kyker (as Ndoenda Zvangu Kumandega). Then we'll learn the marimba arrangement by Mandy Walker-LaFollette. Mhande is a dance form with singing and drumming, used to pray for rain and bless seeds before planting. Key of C (does not use F#s).	Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Mutengeni: Mbira-style Marimba - Wanda learned this traditional mbira song from Chartwell Dutiro (found on the CD Spirit Talk Mbira / Ndonga Mahwe). She arranged it for marimba with her band, Jenaguru. The lyrics are “Kashiri kamambo, Kangaka chamhedza; Nhengeni / Mutengeni,” which means “The small bird of the king might swallow the nhengeni, the fruit of the mutengeni tree.” Jenaguru members are happy to have added this very danceable song to their set list. Key of G, ionian mode (uses F#s). If time, basic singing lines will be taught. You may listen to this arrangement through a link on this web page: http://www.marimbaworks.com/WWalker/
202	Claire Jones	Claire Jones Seattle - WA - United States Claire has been involved with Zimbabwean music since 1976 when she studied with the late Dumisani Maraire. She performed with Dumi in the US and Zimbabwe and was a founding member of the marimba groups Kutamba, Musango and Vawachi (I and II). She played mbira with Mhuri Yekwa Muchena in Zimbabwe and authored Making Music: Musical Instruments in Zimbabwe Past and Present. Claire completed her PhD in 2006 with a dissertation on the modern Zimbabwean marimba. She’s been Zimfest Coordinator since 2014 and teaches and plays mbira and marimba in Seattle. Her Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble has been together since 1991.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Misorodzi II - This song is my arrangement for marimba ensemble of a piece taught to me on nyunga nyunga (karimba) mbira by Dumisani Maraire. It took over my heart when the COVID pandemic started raging worldwide and re-emerged with the destruction and death in Ukraine. Misorodzi means "Tears," and this version is like a hymn expressing triumph over adversity. We will learn all 7 marimba parts plus lead variations.	Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Intermediate Marimba - Misorodzi II - This song is my arrangement for marimba ensemble of a piece taught to me on nyunga nyunga (karimba) mbira by Dumisani Maraire. It took over my heart when the COVID pandemic started raging worldwide and re-emerged with the destruction and death in Ukraine. Misorodzi means "Tears," and this version is like a hymn expressing triumph over adversity. We will learn all 7 marimba parts plus lead variations.
204	Larry Israel	Larry Israel Santa Cruz - CA - United States Larry Israel has been teaching Zimbabwean marimba since 1986, based primarily on what he learned from Dumisani Maraire. Larry studied and performed with Dumi from 1977 to 1982 and was a member of four outstanding Seattle-based marimba ensembles: Dumi and the Maraire Marimba Ensemble (1978-1982), Kutamba (1982-1989), Musango (1990-1995), and Muchadura (1996-1997). Larry now lives in Santa Cruz, California and plays in Kuzanga Marimba.	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Novice Marimba - Ingubo Yami - Students will learn Dumisani Maraire’s marimba arrangement of Ingubo Yami, “I want my skin back,” a Shona folk tale. The arrangement includes changes by all the other parts in response to the lead, therefore it provides an excellent example of how the whole band can follow as the lead ascends and descends. The piece has a somewhat unusual rhythm, and the lead and both tenors play "running notes."	Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Novice Marimba - Ingubo Yami - Students will learn Dumisani Maraire’s marimba arrangement of Ingubo Yami, “I want my skin back,” a Shona folk tale. The arrangement includes changes by all the other parts in response to the lead, therefore it provides an excellent example of how the whole band can follow as the lead ascends and descends. The piece has a somewhat unusual rhythm, and the lead and both tenors play "running notes."