Workshop Details
| ID | Title | Teacher | Topic | . | . | Session Short | Session | Skill Level | Age Level | Max Students | Remaining | Max and Remain | Open/Full | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Learn and Dance to Marimba | Blessing Bled Chimanga | Marimba | Learn and Dance to Marimba Teacher: Blessing Bled Chimanga Session: Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Open 1 |
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. Materials: None |
s4 | Session 4 - Sun. 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 1 | Max 10, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 18 | Marimba with Coach Bled | Blessing Bled Chimanga | Marimba | Marimba with Coach Bled Teacher: Blessing Bled Chimanga Session: Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Advanced Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Open 3 |
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. Materials: None |
s3 | Session 3 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | Advanced | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 3 | Max 10, Open 3 | Open | 2,00 |
| 19 | Rova Ngoma (Hit the Drums) | Blessing Bled Chimanga | Drum | Rova Ngoma (Hit the Drums) Teacher: Blessing Bled Chimanga Session: Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Drum Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $26.25 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 12, Full |
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. Materials: Bring their own drums each so everyone can play. |
s1 | Session 1 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | All | All Ages | 12 | Full | Max 12, Full | Full | 15,00 |
| 23 | Tamba Jaiva Dance | Blessing Bled Chimanga | Dance | Tamba Jaiva Dance Teacher: Blessing Bled Chimanga Session: Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Dance Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 20, Open 14 |
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. Materials: none |
s2 | Session 2 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 20 | 14 | Max 20, Open 14 | Open | 2,00 |
| 102 | Misorodzi II | Claire Jones | Marimba | Misorodzi II Teacher: Claire Jones Session: Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: 35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
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. Materials: None |
s2 | Session 2 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 16 | Chigwaya | Daniel Lockley | Marimba | Chigwaya Teacher: Daniel Lockley Session: Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
"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. Materials: recorder optional |
s2 | Session 2 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | All Ages | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 100 | Intro To African Rhythms | Daniel Lockley | Marimba | Intro To African Rhythms Teacher: Daniel Lockley Session: Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Beginner Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
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. Materials: Recorders and notebooks welcome. |
s4 | Session 4 - Sun. 9:30 a.m. | Beginner | All Ages | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 17 | Njuzu | Daniel Lockley | Marimba | Njuzu Teacher: Daniel Lockley Session: Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
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! Materials: Optional Recorder |
s5 | Session 5 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 105 | Njuzu_2 | Daniel Lockley | Marimba | Njuzu_2 Teacher: Daniel Lockley Session: Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
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! Materials: Optional Recorder |
s6 | Session 6 - Sun. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 4 | Gandanga on Mbira | Danmore Kusaya | Mbira | Gandanga on Mbira Teacher: Danmore Kusaya Session: Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Beginner Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Full |
“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.
Mbira Tuning: G tuning Materials: mbira |
s4 | Session 4 - Sun. 9:30 a.m. | Beginner | All Ages | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 5 | Hi Hi Hi Hello on Marimba | Danmore Kusaya | Marimba | Hi Hi Hi Hello on Marimba Teacher: Danmore Kusaya Session: Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Beginner Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Open 1 |
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. Materials: Notebook and pen, video/audio recorder. |
s1 | Session 1 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Beginner | All Ages | 10 | 1 | Max 10, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 7 | Hosho Styles with Zimbabwean Rhythms | Danmore Kusaya | Hosho | Hosho Styles with Zimbabwean Rhythms Teacher: Danmore Kusaya Session: Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Hosho Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $26.25 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Full |
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. Materials: Notebook and pen, video/audio recorder. |
s2 | Session 2 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | All | All Ages | 15 | Full | Max 15, Full | Full | 15,00 |
| 120 | Huku Ine Ronda | Danmore Kusaya | Mbira | Huku Ine Ronda Teacher: Danmore Kusaya Session: Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Open 4 |
"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.
Mbira Tuning: G tuning Materials: mbira |
s5 | Session 5 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | All | All Ages | 8 | 4 | Max 8, Open 4 | Open | 2,00 |
| 103 | Feel the Beat with Amaxoxo | Gary Spalter | Marimba | Feel the Beat with Amaxoxo Teacher: Gary Spalter Session: Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Novice Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Open 3 |
“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. Materials: None |
s5 | Session 5 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 3 | Max 10, Open 3 | Open | 2,00 |
| 43 | Mbakumba - Hande! | Helen Masvikeni-Masango | Dance | Mbakumba - Hande! Teacher: Helen Masvikeni-Masango Session: Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Dance Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 25, Open 15 |
Mbakumba is a traditional Zimbabwean dance. We will break down the technique, and the music and have a great time dancing!!! Materials: Magavhu - leg shakers |
s4 | Session 4 - Sun. 9:30 a.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 25 | 15 | Max 25, Open 15 | Open | 2,00 |
| 44 | ZiMBiRA Band Dance | Helen Masvikeni-Masango | Dance | ZiMBiRA Band Dance Teacher: Helen Masvikeni-Masango Session: Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Dance Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 25, Open 17 |
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! Materials: Dancing shoes and a waist tie - Zambia (African cloth) for the waist |
s3 | Session 3 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 25 | 17 | Max 25, Open 17 | Open | 2,00 |
| 36 | River of Tears | Jeff Brahe | Marimba | River of Tears Teacher: Jeff Brahe Session: Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Advanced Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
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! Materials: None |
s6 | Session 6 - Sun. 3:30 p.m. | Advanced | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 32 | Siyakudumisa (Holy Cross Choir Version) | Jeff Brahe | Marimba | Siyakudumisa (Holy Cross Choir Version) Teacher: Jeff Brahe Session: Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
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. Materials: None |
s3 | Session 3 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 35 | Taireva | Jeff Brahe | Marimba | Taireva Teacher: Jeff Brahe Session: Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Open 1 |
A classic mbira song arranged for marimba, with vocals included. This one really rocks! Materials: None |
s1 | Session 1 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 1 | Max 10, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 46 | 16 key Nyunga Nyunga Mbira | Kelly Takunda-Orphan | Mbira | 16 key Nyunga Nyunga Mbira Teacher: Kelly Takunda-Orphan Session: Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Open 1 |
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. Materials: Students can bring 16 key Nyunga Nyunga in F, and I will provide at least 10. |
s1 | Session 1 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 15 | 1 | Max 15, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 40 | Non-Zimbabweans playing Zimbabwean Music: A Discussion | Kelly Takunda-Orphan | Presentation | Non-Zimbabweans playing Zimbabwean Music: A Discussion Teacher: Kelly Takunda-Orphan Session: Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Presentation Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $20 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 20, Open 1 |
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. Materials: We will be doing some writing during the session, so bring writing materials. |
s4 | Session 4 - Sun. 9:30 a.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 20 | 1 | Max 20, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 104 | Ingubo Yami | Larry Israel | Marimba | Ingubo Yami Teacher: Larry Israel Session: Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Novice Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
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." Materials: None |
s1 | Session 1 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 41 | Zimbabwean and South African Choral Singing | Lynn Wyckoff | Singing | Zimbabwean and South African Choral Singing Teacher: Lynn Wyckoff Session: Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Singing Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 30, Open 25 |
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. Materials: Bring a notebook or recording device if you would like. |
s5 | Session 5 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 30 | 25 | Max 30, Open 25 | Open | 2,00 |
| 26 | Bangidza Singing | Moyo Mutamba | Singing | Bangidza Singing Teacher: Moyo Mutamba Session: Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Singing Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 30, Open 12 |
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. Materials: Notebooks |
s2 | Session 2 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 30 | 12 | Max 30, Open 12 | Open | 2,00 |
| 25 | Dande Kushaura and Singing | Moyo Mutamba | Mbira | Dande Kushaura and Singing Teacher: Moyo Mutamba Session: Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Novice Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Open 1 |
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! Mbira Tuning: G tuning Materials: Notebooks |
s3 | Session 3 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | 1 | Max 8, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 24 | Muka Tiende | Moyo Mutamba | Mbira | Muka Tiende Teacher: Moyo Mutamba Session: Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Open 4 |
“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. Mbira Tuning: G tuning Materials: G Mbira |
s6 | Session 6 - Sun. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | 4 | Max 8, Open 4 | Open | 2,00 |
| 47 | Hosho! | Salani Wamkanganise | Hosho | Hosho! Teacher: Salani Wamkanganise Session: Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Hosho Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $26.25 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Open 2 |
Come and deepen your understanding and technique of hosho playing. Salani will share his approach to playing hosho. Materials: Please bring a pair of hosho. |
s5 | Session 5 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 15 | 2 | Max 15, Open 2 | Open | 15,00 |
| 48 | Mhoro Nherera Singing | Salani Wamkanganise | Singing | Mhoro Nherera Singing Teacher: Salani Wamkanganise Session: Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Singing Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 30, Open 24 |
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. Materials: Come ready to sing! You can also bring hosho, as we will demonstrate the connection between the singing and hosho. |
s3 | Session 3 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 30 | 24 | Max 30, Open 24 | Open | 2,00 |
| 38 | Nyatsa Muroyi | Salani Wamkanganise | Mbira | Nyatsa Muroyi Teacher: Salani Wamkanganise Session: Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Open 4 |
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." Mbira Tuning: Magaya Standard Materials: mbira in Magaya tuning |
s2 | Session 2 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | 4 | Max 8, Open 4 | Open | 2,00 |
| 10 | Manhanga | Sheree Seretse | Marimba | Manhanga Teacher: Sheree Seretse Session: Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Novice Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 10, Full |
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. Materials: none |
s2 | Session 2 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 9 | Zimbabwean Drumming | Sheree Seretse | Drum | Zimbabwean Drumming Teacher: Sheree Seretse Session: Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Drum Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 12, Open 3 |
Students will explore the role of variations and improvisations on some traditional Zimbabwean drum patterns. Materials: Students should be encouraged to bring drums if they have one |
s6 | Session 6 - Sun. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 12 | 3 | Max 12, Open 3 | Open | 2,00 |
| 8 | The Role of the African Drum in the Zimbabwean Culture | Tapiwa Kapurura | Presentation | The Role of the African Drum in the Zimbabwean Culture Teacher: Tapiwa Kapurura Session: Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Presentation Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $20 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 35, Open 22 |
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. Materials: Pen, paper |
s3 | Session 3 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | All | All Ages | 35 | 22 | Max 35, Open 22 | Open | 2,00 |
| 30 | Perception of Mbira Music in Zimbabwe | Tsitsi Hantuba | Presentation | Perception of Mbira Music in Zimbabwe Teacher: Tsitsi Hantuba Session: Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Presentation Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 1 hour Price: $10 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 35, Open 23 |
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. Materials: None |
s5 | Session 5 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 35 | 23 | Max 35, Open 23 | Open | 1,00 |
| 31 | Cooking with Love and Kindness, the Zimbabwean Way | Victoria Kapurura | Other | Cooking with Love and Kindness, the Zimbabwean Way Teacher: Victoria Kapurura Session: Session 2 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Other Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 35, Open 20 |
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. Materials: Pen and paper |
s2 | Session 2 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 35 | 20 | Max 35, Open 20 | Open | 2,00 |
| 15 | Cosmas Magaya's Bangiza (2) | Wanda Walker | Mbira | Cosmas Magaya's Bangiza (2) Teacher: Wanda Walker Session: Session 1 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2.5 hours Price: $43.75 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 6, Full |
“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. Mbira Tuning: Magaya Standard Materials: Students are encouraged to bring their own Magaya standard tuning nhare mbira if they have one. Contact the instructor via Zimfest Registration if you will need to borrow one. |
s1 | Session 1 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 6 | Full | Max 6, Full | Full | 25,00 |
| 14 | Mutengeni: Mbira-style Marimba | Wanda Walker | Marimba | Mutengeni: Mbira-style Marimba Teacher: Wanda Walker Session: Session 4 (Sun. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2.5 hours Price: $43.75 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Open 2 |
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/ Materials: None |
s4 | Session 4 - Sun. 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | 2 | Max 8, Open 2 | Open | 25,00 |
| 12 | Nyarara Baba: Mhande Rhythm with Marimba | Wanda Walker | Marimba | Nyarara Baba: Mhande Rhythm with Marimba Teacher: Wanda Walker Session: Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Novice Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Open 3 |
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). Materials: None |
s3 | Session 3 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 3 | Max 10, Open 3 | Open | 2,00 |
| 28 | Multi-Instrument Ensemble | Zivanai Masango | Other Instrument | Multi-Instrument Ensemble Teacher: Zivanai Masango Session: Session 5 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Other Instrument Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Open 2 |
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. Materials: instrument of choice |
s5 | Session 5 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 15 | 2 | Max 15, Open 2 | Open | 2,00 |
| 29 | Vocal and Percussion Ensemble | Zivanai Masango | Drum | Vocal and Percussion Ensemble Teacher: Zivanai Masango Session: Session 3 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Drum Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 12, Open 6 |
We will work on singing and percussion for arrangements typically used for accompanying dance. Materials: none |
s3 | Session 3 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 12 | 6 | Max 12, Open 6 | Open | 2,00 |
| 27 | Yabaka | Zivanai Masango | Marimba | Yabaka Teacher: Zivanai Masango Session: Session 6 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
A fun, lighthearted marimba arrangement will be taught. Materials: None |
s6 | Session 6 - Sun. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |