List of Workshops
| ID | Title | Teacher | Topic | Display Col 1 | Display Col 2 | Session Short | Session | Skill Level | Age Level | Max Students | Remaining | Slots | Open/Full | Duration |
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| 58 | Mbube | B'Elanna Rhodehamel | Marimba | Mbube Teacher: B'Elanna Rhodehamel Session: Session 4 (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 |
"Mbube," the Zulu word for lion, is a powerful and captivating song that has captured the hearts of music lovers around the world. This iconic tune, also popularly known as "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," was written by Solomon Linda and originally performed by his acapella group Solomon Linda and The Evening Birds. With both a slow and a fast section, this arrangement captures the essence of the original piece while infusing it with new life and energy. Materials: None |
s4 | Session 4 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 124 | Paushamwari | Blessing Bled Chimanga | Marimba | Paushamwari Teacher: Blessing Bled Chimanga Session: Session 7 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Advanced Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Full |
I will teach one of my advanced contemporary songs ("Paushamwari"). This is a song I composed in 2017. It became one of the biggest songs to be learnt by advanced school bands in Zimbabwe, also being chosen to be the song taught and performed with an accompanying orchestra in Argentina in 2017. The song has 4 sections with different polyrhythms and interesting time signatures. In the same class I will also share practice techniques that I use together with some warmup exercises that I teach. Materials: None |
s7 | Session 7 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Advanced | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 114 | Tenda | Caleb Donahue | Marimba | Tenda Teacher: Caleb Donahue Session: Session 4 (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 8, Full |
"Tenda" is a song meaning “to give thanks.” This workshop will include both marimba and optional singing. Materials: None |
s4 | Session 4 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 120 | Majaira | Clayton Gunguwo | Marimba | Majaira Teacher: Clayton Gunguwo Session: Session 2 (Fri. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Novice Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Open 3 |
"Majaira" is a traditional social commentary song about lazy people who come to ask for food during harvest time. Participants will learn various interlocking parts and a generic arrangement. Materials: recording device |
s2 | Session 2 - Fri. 1:00 p.m. | Novice | All Ages | 10 | 3 | Max 10, Open 3 | Open | 2,00 |
| 121 | Banolila | Clayton Gunguwo | Marimba | Banolila Teacher: Clayton Gunguwo Session: Session 3 (Fri. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
"Bonolila" is a contemporary song about when children cry. The song consists of three parts with two breaks. Materials: recording device |
s3 | Session 3 - Fri. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | All Ages | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 122 | Mhondoro | Clayton Gunguwo | Marimba | Mhondoro Teacher: Clayton Gunguwo Session: Session 6 (Sat. 3:30 p.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, Full |
This traditional song describes the spirits drinking water from rivers Save and Zambezi. Participants for this workshop will learn various interlocking parts, clapping parts and basic mhande dance. Materials: recording device |
s6 | Session 6 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 183 | Chachimurenga | Clayton Gunguwo | Marimba | Chachimurenga Teacher: Clayton Gunguwo Session: Session 7 (Sun. 1:00 p.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, Full |
The popular song by the late Ambuya Stella Chiweshe, meaning it's now a "revolution" or "struggle." We will learn various parts of the song and how they interlock, adding variations as time allows. Participants in this workshop are invited to perform in the Festival Highlights show at 4:40 p.m. Sunday Aug 6 if available. Materials: recording device |
s7 | Session 7 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 127 | Chachimurenga2 | Clayton Gunguwo | Marimba | Chachimurenga2 Teacher: Clayton Gunguwo Session: Session 1 (Fri. 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 2 |
The popular song by the late Ambuya Stella Chiweshe, meaning it's now a "revolution" or "struggle." We will learn various parts of the song and how they interlock, adding variations as time allows. Participants in this workshop are invited to perform in the Festival Highlights show at 4:40 p.m. Sunday Aug 6 if available. Materials: recording device |
s1 | Session 1 - Fri. 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 2 | Max 10, Open 2 | Open | 2,00 |
| 84 | Rhythmic Fundamentals | Daniel Lockley | Marimba | Rhythmic Fundamentals Teacher: Daniel Lockley Session: Session 4 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: All Ages Duration: 2.5 hours Price: $43.75 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 12, Full |
In this workshop, we are going to learn some exercises that will transform our understanding of the rhythmic building blocks that make up so much of the music that we know and love. If time permits, we will even write our own song using what we've learned! Materials: Recording device/notebook if desired. |
s4 | Session 4 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate | All Ages | 12 | Full | Max 12, Full | Full | 25,00 |
| 5 | Hota (Seeds inside the Hosho) | Danmore Kusaya | Hosho | Hota (Seeds inside the Hosho) Teacher: Danmore Kusaya Session: Session 3 (Fri. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Hosho Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Open 2 |
Throughout the workshop different types of hosho playing will be taught along with singing. There will be a discussion about how important hosho is in the Shona culture. Materials: Hosho, device to record the session |
s3 | Session 3 - Fri. 3:30 p.m. | All | All Ages | 15 | 2 | Max 15, Open 2 | Open | 2,00 |
| 6 | Chipembere (Rhino Song) | Danmore Kusaya | Marimba | Chipembere (Rhino Song) Teacher: Danmore Kusaya Session: Session 2 (Fri. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Advanced Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
In this workshop participants will learn how to play the song "Chipembere." This song will be taught in the chimurenga style of playing and requires an advanced skill level. Materials: none, camera to record if they want |
s2 | Session 2 - Fri. 1:00 p.m. | Advanced | All Ages | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 7 | Kukosha Kwakita Mimhanzi Mudzimbahwe/Mitupo | Danmore Kusaya | Presentation | Kukosha Kwakita Mimhanzi Mudzimbahwe/Mitupo Teacher: Danmore Kusaya Session: Session 5 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Presentation Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $20 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 35, Open 28 |
How important Is the music in Zimbabwe? What are totems? In this presentation Dan will discuss how music is the underlying force in Zimbabwean culture, what is the meaning of totems and why the Shona people have them. Materials: none |
s5 | Session 5 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | All | All Ages | 35 | 28 | Max 35, Open 28 | Open | 2,00 |
| 78 | Hosho | Danmore Kusaya | Hosho | Hosho Teacher: Danmore Kusaya Session: Session 7 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Hosho Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Open 5 |
Geared towards hosho players who want to fine-tune and add flair to their playing, this workshop will do precisely that. We will also explore hosho rhythms for mhande and jerusarema. Materials: Hosho |
s7 | Session 7 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 15 | 5 | Max 15, Open 5 | Open | 2,00 |
| 100 | Mbira Introduction | Danmore Kusaya | Mbira | Mbira Introduction Teacher: Danmore Kusaya Session: Session 4 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Beginner Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
This workshop is geared toward an absolute beginner: you who is starting your mbira learning journey, you who have kept mbira at arm's length because it is "intimidating," and you who play one or two songs but need a deeper understanding of the cultural aspects of mbira. In accessible language, I will explore mbira with you, focusing on theories of mbira music from a Chivanhu perspective, mbira culture, types of mbira, styles of playing, and the million-dollar question, "Where is the BEAT?". I will also respond to your questions and you will walk away with a song to play, guaranteed. Mbira Tuning: G tuning Materials: Note books and recording equipment |
s4 | Session 4 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Beginner | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 68 | Shumba | Eli Calalang-LaCroix | Marimba | Shumba Teacher: Eli Calalang-LaCroix Session: Session 1 (Fri. 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 8, Full |
"Shumba" means "The Lion" and is an mbira-style song. I am teaching an arrangement of the song using the parts put on marimba by Jake Roberts, as well as some additional call and response lines based on singing that I developed with the band Mutswi Wambuya. Materials: None |
s1 | Session 1 - Fri. 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 2 | Kariga Mombe | Erica Azim | Mbira | Kariga Mombe Teacher: Erica Azim Session: Session 1 (Fri. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Beginner Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 10, Full |
In this introduction to mbira, learn to hold the mbira and strike the keys correctly, as well as learning to play the piece traditionally taught first. "Kariga Mombe" means "one who can throw a bull to the ground" or "undefeatable." We'll start with the easy way the piece is taught to children in Zimbabwe and then learn the full kushaura (and kutsinhira if time allows). The workshop will be taught for first-timers but all are welcome. Mbira Tuning: High Nyamaropa (Erica workshop) Materials: Mbiras will be provided by the teacher. Audio recording encouraged. |
s1 | Session 1 - Fri. 9:30 a.m. | Beginner | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 37 | Baya Wabaya (Mukazondidana) | Erica Azim | Mbira | Baya Wabaya (Mukazondidana) Teacher: Erica Azim Session: Session 4 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 10, Open 2 |
Learn a mbira piece with a different beat, in a style learned from the Mujuru family. After learning kushaura, the group will decide whether to add kutsinhira or singing. Mbira Tuning: High Nyamaropa (Erica workshop) Materials: Mbiras will be provided by the teacher. Audio recording encouraged. |
s4 | Session 4 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 2 | Max 10, Open 2 | Open | 2,00 |
| 38 | Mbavarira | Erica Azim | Mbira | Mbavarira Teacher: Erica Azim Session: Session 8 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Novice Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 10, Open 6 |
Try mavembe/gandanga tuning if you haven't played it before! Or learn this gorgeous piece if you don't know it yet on your mavembe mbira. "Mbavarira" means "Determination." Mbira Tuning: Gandanga (Mavembe) Materials: Mbiras will be provided by the teacher. Audio recording encouraged. |
s8 | Session 8 - Sun. 3:30 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 6 | Max 10, Open 6 | Open | 2,00 |
| 40 | Tadzungaira: Deep Solo Style | Erica Azim | Mbira | Tadzungaira: Deep Solo Style Teacher: Erica Azim Session: Session 6 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Advanced Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 10, Open 7 |
"Tadzungaira" (aka "Todzungaira") is a prayer to end suffering. It will be taught in a complex style on mavembe/gandanga tuning, great for going deep with solo playing, as learned from Samaita Vitalis Botsa. Mbira Tuning: Gandanga (Mavembe) Materials: Mbiras will be provided by the teacher. Recommended to listen to the Tadzungaira track on these 2 albums before the worejkshop: https://mbira.org/product/samaita-vitalis-botsa-solo-2017/ and https://mbira.org/product/samaita-vitalis-botsa-erica-azim-18-august-2015/. Audio recording encouraged. |
s6 | Session 6 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | Advanced | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 7 | Max 10, Open 7 | Open | 2,00 |
| 80 | Bangidza Singing | Erica Azim | Singing | Bangidza Singing Teacher: Erica Azim Session: Session 5 (Sat. 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 15 |
There are so MANY versions of Bangidza played on mbira and marimba! We'll start with learning singing that goes well with the Boka marimba style of Bangidza. I learned this singing from the late 'Matemayi' Newton Cheza Chozengwa (then Newton Gwara) long ago. If time permits, we'll add other Bangidza singing from the late Charles Dutiro (brother of Chartwell) that includes Shona proverbs. Materials: No materials needed but audio recording recommended. |
s5 | Session 5 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 30 | 15 | Max 30, Open 15 | Open | 2,00 |
| 107 | Mhondoro | Jeff Brahe | Marimba | Mhondoro Teacher: Jeff Brahe Session: Session 2 (Fri. 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, Open 3 |
"Mhondoro" is a well-known song for the mhande drum rhythm and it works great on marimba. This arrangement is not too difficult but still very exciting! The arrangement includes drumming and vocals. Materials: None |
s2 | Session 2 - Fri. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 3 | Max 10, Open 3 | Open | 2,00 |
| 111 | Taking Your Lead Playing Further | Jeff Brahe | Marimba | Taking Your Lead Playing Further Teacher: Jeff Brahe Session: Session 6 (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 8, Full |
This workshop is for intermediate to advanced players who want to play better lead marimba. Many decent lead players are missing some key concepts that would take their playing to a much higher level, and others feel like they don't know where to go besides playing exactly what was taught to them. Others can improvise all kinds of melodies, but don't know how to play in an authentic style for Shona music. We will use practical examples and exercises to address as many of these issues as time allows, so that your lead playing can blast past all current obstacles! Materials: None |
s6 | Session 6 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 60 | Mbira Ensemble Performance | Jennifer Kyker | Mbira | Mbira Ensemble Performance Teacher: Jennifer Kyker Session: Session 4 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 12, Open 5 |
What happens when we sit down to play mbira together? We will focus on enhancing our ability to participate in the rich ensemble dynamics that make mbira performance so satisfying. We will focus on various aspects of mbira performance, starting from the interplay between kushaura, kutsinhira and hosho playing. We will also talk about facilitating participation, from ensemble seating arrangements to the layering of call and response singing and polyrhythmic handclapping. We will focus on"Kariga Mombe" and "Taireva"; participants who already know mbira parts to either song should come prepared to play! Mbira Tuning: Chingodza family tuning Materials: Please bring a Chingodza family tuning mbira (or a Magaya family tuning or b-flat mix tuning mbira), deze, and hosho if possible! |
s4 | Session 4 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 12 | 5 | Max 12, Open 5 | Open | 2,00 |
| 61 | Mbira Hosho Technique | Jennifer Kyker | Hosho | Mbira Hosho Technique Teacher: Jennifer Kyker Session: Session 6 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Hosho Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 15, Full |
Through step-by-step instruction, participants in this workshop will learn to play mbira-style hosho. We will address issues such as selecting a good pair of hosho, holding the hosho properly to produce the desired sound, playing mechanics for each hand, overall coordination, and the distinctive micro-timing that lends the hosho its unique swing. We will pay special attention to how hosho playing relates to the interlocking kushaura and kutsinhira parts typical of mbira ensemble performance. Finally, we will discuss how both the signature rhythmic pattern of mbira-style hosho and the instrument’s distinctive timbre make the instrument so indispensible to mbira ensemble performance, and a sonic icon of Zimbabwean music culture. Bring a Chingodza family or Magaya family tuning mbira if you have one, so that we can experiment with playing hosho in ensemble contexts. Mbira Tuning: Chingodza family tuning Materials: Bring hosho! |
s6 | Session 6 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 15 | Full | Max 15, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 77 | Muka Tiende Singing | Jennifer Kyker | Singing | Muka Tiende Singing Teacher: Jennifer Kyker Session: Session 8 (Sun. 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 20, Open 8 |
Jennifer Kyker wil teach Joyce Warikandwa's version of Mukai Tiende vocals. Joyce: I will share my lyrical composition to the mbira piece "Muka Tiende." We will learn both kushaura and kutsinhira vocal parts. You would be able to sing these parts when playing marimba as well. Materials: notebooks and recording devices |
s8 | Session 8 - Sun. 3:30 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 20 | 8 | Max 20, Open 8 | Open | 2,00 |
| 66 | Zvipo Zvamwari | Karin Tauscher | Marimba | Zvipo Zvamwari Teacher: Karin Tauscher Session: Session 1 (Fri. 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, Open 1 |
Based on the nyunga nyunga mbira and choral version of this song I learned from Sheasby Matiure, "Zvipo Zvamwari" is a beautiful song advising people to use their gifts in the best way possible (literally, “use your God-given gifts to praise God”). The marimba arrangement translates melodic and rhythmic lines from the nyunga nyunga and singing onto marimba to create a fun and interesting piece suitable for novice marimba players. If time allows, we will add some singing too. Materials: None |
s1 | Session 1 - Fri. 9:30 a.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 1 | Max 10, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 126 | Intombi Yami | Maria Minnaar-Bailey | Marimba | Intombi Yami Teacher: Maria Minnaar-Bailey Session: Session 8 (Sun. 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 8, Open 1 |
Intombi Yami means "my girl" in the Ndebele language of Zimbabwe. In this upbeat marimba piece, you will learn some typical rhythms and chord patterns that may be found in Zimbabwean songs. I learned this song from Kwanongoma students in Bulawayo in the 1970's. There are 3 exciting drum rhythms that can be used with this piece, and if time allows, we will learn those as well. Materials: None |
s8 | Session 8 - Sun. 3:30 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | 1 | Max 8, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 92 | Memeza Ma | Maria Minnaar-Bailey | Singing | Memeza Ma Teacher: Maria Minnaar-Bailey Session: Session 6 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Singing Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $26.25 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 35, Open 11 |
"Memeza ma" in the Zulu language of South Africa means "cry out." This emotional song by the late South African singer/songwriter Brenda Fassie is about how it feels to be the victim of gun violence or war. This choral piece is mostly in four parts, occasionally five parts. The lead part may be a little tricky, but the response part is very easy. Anyone can learn it and everyone is welcome. Materials: None. Handouts will be provided. |
s6 | Session 6 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | All | All Ages | 35 | 11 | Max 35, Open 11 | Open | 15,00 |
| 93 | EKwanongoma | Maria Minnaar-Bailey | Marimba | EKwanongoma Teacher: Maria Minnaar-Bailey Session: Session 5 (Sat. 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, Full |
"EKwanongoma" means "at Kwanongoma". It was composed by the late Alport Mhlanga in the early 1970s. Sekuru Alport Mhlanga became the marimba director of Kwanongoma College of African Music in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, when that college was only a few years old. This tune is one of the classics of Zimbabwean marimba music that every player should know, not just because of its history but also because it is a fun, upbeat song that really captures the audience! There will be some very easy singing as well as marimba playing. Materials: Bring a pen. Handouts will be provided, but you may want to make your own notes on your handout. |
s5 | Session 5 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 59 | Mugove | Michael Sibanda | Marimba | Mugove Teacher: Michael Sibanda Session: Session 7 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Novice Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Full |
"Mugove" is a hit song released in 1996 by Leonard Zhakata, a famous musician in Zimbabwe. The marimba arrangement has a very melodious soprano part accompanied by syncopating tenor, baritone and bass parts. The piece changes gear midway. Materials: none |
s7 | Session 7 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 86 | Botsotsi | Michael Sibanda | Marimba | Botsotsi Teacher: Michael Sibanda Session: Session 2 (Fri. 1:00 p.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 8, Full |
My own composition which I taught at Zimfest back in 2005 and has since been popular with a lot of bands in the US. A revisit to "Botsotsi" with new variations but still maintaining the vibey and energetic feel. Materials: None |
s2 | Session 2 - Fri. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 87 | Chemtengure | Michael Sibanda | Marimba | Chemtengure Teacher: Michael Sibanda Session: Session 5 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Beginner Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Full |
My arrangement of "Chemtengure" for beginners playing Zimbabwe music for the first time or teachers wanting to introduce it to their students. An exciting arrangement that introduces the playing of polyrhythms to beginner students, broken down to look simple. Materials: None |
s5 | Session 5 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | Beginner | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 88 | Malaika | Michael Sibanda | Marimba | Malaika Teacher: Michael Sibanda Session: Session 3 (Fri. 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 8, Full |
"Malaika" is a Swahili song by Fadhili William Mdawida, made popular by Miriam Makeba. Back in the day this piece was part of the repertoire for most Zimbabwean marimba bands. My arrangement brings in opportunities for the advanced player to explore melodic and rhythmic improvisations. Materials: None |
s3 | Session 3 - Fri. 3:30 p.m. | Advanced | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 89 | Mhla’phela’mandla | Michael Sibanda | Marimba | Mhla’phela’mandla Teacher: Michael Sibanda Session: Session 1 (Fri. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Novice Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Full |
My marimba arrangement of the popular song by a South African group called Malaika that lands itself well on the Zimbabwean marimbas. With the Zulu language a relative dialect to Ndebele, the song was also popular in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where most of the Ndebele reside. The arrangement has a very melodious soprano part accompanied by very rhythmic tenor, baritone and bass parts. Materials: None |
s1 | Session 1 - Fri. 9:30 a.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 90 | Odoli | Michael Sibanda | Marimba | Odoli Teacher: Michael Sibanda Session: Session 6 (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 8, Full |
It is always a privilege and an honour to have been one of the late Dr. Alport Mhlanga’s students at Kwanongoma College of Music. His piece "Odoli" is special to me in his memory as I played lead soprano for the performances he led. The piece has a busy soprano part that is accompanied by syncopating tenor, baritone and bass parts. This song is a good workout. Materials: None |
s6 | Session 6 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | Advanced | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 30 | Kuzanga | Mudavanhu Magaya | Mbira | Kuzanga Teacher: Mudavanhu Magaya Session: Session 2 (Fri. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Beginner Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
Muda will welcome newcomers to the art of mbira by giving an explanation of the instrument and how it is played. He will then introduce a simple kushaura part for the song "Kuzanga," one of the most accessible to beginning students. Mbira Tuning: Magaya Standard Materials: Please bring a Magaya Standard tuning (B-flat) Nhare mbira |
s2 | Session 2 - Fri. 1:00 p.m. | Beginner | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 32 | Mahororo | Mudavanhu Magaya | Mbira | Mahororo Teacher: Mudavanhu Magaya Session: Session 7 (Sun. 1:00 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 10, Full |
Muda will teach the classic traditional version of "Mahororo" as taught to him by his father, Cosmas Magaya. He will begin with the kushaura part and move on to the kutsinhira if time permits. Mbira Tuning: Magaya Standard Materials: Please bring your Magaya Standard tuning mbira if you have one |
s7 | Session 7 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 33 | Chipindura | Mudavanhu Magaya | Mbira | Chipindura Teacher: Mudavanhu Magaya Session: Session 6 (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 10, Open 2 |
Muda will teach the song "Chipindura" (things are changing) as it is played in the Magaya family. He will teach both kushaura and kutsinhira parts. Mbira Tuning: Magaya Standard Materials: Please bring your Magaya Standard tuning mbira if you have one |
s6 | Session 6 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 2 | Max 10, Open 2 | Open | 2,00 |
| 55 | Mutamba | Mudavanhu Magaya | Mbira | Mutamba Teacher: Mudavanhu Magaya Session: Session 3 (Fri. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Mbira 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 |
Muda will teach kushaura and kutsinhira parts to this beautiful song,"Mutamba." Mbira Tuning: Magaya Standard Materials: please bring your Magaya Standard tuning mbira, if you have one |
s3 | Session 3 - Fri. 3:30 p.m. | Advanced | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 3 | Max 10, Open 3 | Open | 2,00 |
| 56 | Shona Traditions and Ceremonies | Mudavanhu Magaya | Presentation | Shona Traditions and Ceremonies Teacher: Mudavanhu Magaya Session: Session 4 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Presentation Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 1 hour Price: $10 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 30, Open 6 |
Focusing on Shona traditions and ceremonies for the passing of family members, Muda will share stories and descriptions of funerals, kurova guva and related traditions in Shona families. Materials: None |
s4 | Session 4 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 30 | 6 | Max 30, Open 6 | Open | 1,00 |
| 62 | Chiro Chacho | MyLinda King | Marimba | Chiro Chacho Teacher: MyLinda King Session: Session 4 (Sat. 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 10, Full |
"Chiro Chacho" is a wedding song from the the Manicaland province. In 1993 MyLinda King and Peter Swing arranged this song for marimbas, basing their version off the 1977 recording by Dumi and the Minanzi Marimba Ensemble. A complete arrangement including developed lead and vocals will be taught. The vocals to "Chiro Chacho" are included in the song anthology Let Your Voices Be Heard. Materials: None |
s4 | Session 4 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 25,00 |
| 64 | Introduction to Hosho | MyLinda King | Hosho | Introduction to Hosho Teacher: MyLinda King Session: Session 2 (Fri. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Hosho Skill: Novice Age: All Ages Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $26.25 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Full |
This is absolutely beginning hosho! The trick to good hosho playing is the right combination of crispy and swishy. We will learn three patterns that will allow you to accompany any song. The focus will be on body mechanics and relaxed movements. Materials: Please bring hosho if you have them |
s2 | Session 2 - Fri. 1:00 p.m. | Novice | All Ages | 15 | Full | Max 15, Full | Full | 15,00 |
| 65 | Ncuzu | MyLinda King | Marimba | Ncuzu Teacher: MyLinda King Session: Session 1 (Fri. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Beginner Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Open 1 |
This song was composed by Dumi Maraire and was inspired by a Ndebele dance called "Ingquzu." The piece starts slowly, like a train leaving the station, and then gathers speed simply and bursts into more complex rhythms. Materials: None |
s1 | Session 1 - Fri. 9:30 a.m. | Beginner | All Ages | 8 | 1 | Max 8, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 129 | Sarura wako | Napoleon Jambwa | Marimba | Sarura wako Teacher: Napoleon Jambwa Session: Session 3 (Fri. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Novice Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Open 2 |
This lovers' song is a must learn for all marimba lovers. Recap of the Jerusalem dance song. Materials: None |
s3 | Session 3 - Fri. 3:30 p.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | 2 | Max 8, Open 2 | Open | 2,00 |
| 23 | Chinya-Mhande Drumming | Napoleon Jambwa | Drum | Chinya-Mhande Drumming Teacher: Napoleon Jambwa Session: Session 5 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Drum Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Full |
I'll teach how to play chinyambera and mhande drumming, and then fuse them together at the end to create chinya-mhande drumming. Materials: None |
s5 | Session 5 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | All | All Ages | 15 | Full | Max 15, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 29 | Chinyambera (Hunters Dance) | Napoleon Jambwa | Dance | Chinyambera (Hunters Dance) Teacher: Napoleon Jambwa Session: Session 7 (Sun. 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 12, Full |
We'll learn the basic steps of this traditional hunter's dance. I'll also add some original variations of the dance before it became westernized. Materials: Lots of energy |
s7 | Session 7 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 12 | Full | Max 12, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 101 | Chipindura | Nathan Beck | Marimba | Chipindura Teacher: Nathan Beck Session: Session 5 (Sat. 1:00 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 |
In this workshop, we'll focus on a marimba arrangement of the mbira song "Chipindura." This arrangement is inspired by the mbira version played by Ambuya Beauler Dyoko. If time permits, we'll also look at adapting the song for smaller ensembles (trios or quartets). Materials: None |
s5 | Session 5 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | Advanced | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 17 | Wosana Dance | Othnell Moyo | Dance | Wosana Dance Teacher: Othnell Moyo Session: Session 3 (Fri. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Dance Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $26.25 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Open 1 |
Introduction to wosana, rainmaking music and dance from the Kalanga-speaking people of southwest Zimbabwe and eastern Botswana. The workshop will look at the singing, clapping, drumming and the movement. Materials: Leg rattles if you have them |
s3 | Session 3 - Fri. 3:30 p.m. | All | All Ages | 15 | 1 | Max 15, Open 1 | Open | 15,00 |
| 18 | Bulawayo Township Drumming | Othnell Moyo | Drum | Bulawayo Township Drumming Teacher: Othnell Moyo Session: Session 6 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Drum Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Open 1 |
An introduction to Bulawayo hand drumming rhythms from the time when the city was a new settlement until the early 2000s. The workshop will start with the rhythms and seal it off with a combination of drumming, four-part harmony singing and a dance, giving the participants a glimpse of Bulawayo's high-density suburbs. Othnell wrote a book called Ngoma Rhythms & Songs and the participants can get a copy at the workshop. Participants in this workshop are invited to perform in the Festival Highlights show at 4:25 p.m. Sunday Aug 6 if available. Materials: Drums will be provided, but bring your own if you want |
s6 | Session 6 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 15 | 1 | Max 15, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 144 | Ngoma DzemuZimbabwe | Othnell Moyo | Drum | Ngoma DzemuZimbabwe Teacher: Othnell Moyo Session: Session 7 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Drum Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Full |
Master percussionist Othnell Moyo will introduce the drum rhythms of the ten provinces of Zimbabwe. He will speak of their origins and purposes and add a song and a few movements as accompaniment. Materials: Bring drums and sticks if you have them, wear clothes that one can sweat in, and a pen and a paper |
s7 | Session 7 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | All | All Ages | 15 | Full | Max 15, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 175 | Ngororombe | Othnell Moyo | Other Instrument | Ngororombe Teacher: Othnell Moyo Session: Session 4 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Other Instrument Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
Ngororombe panpipes (similar to the nyanga in Mozambique) are commonly played by a group standing and dancing in a circle, who alternate ngororombe notes with vocables. Each simple part hockets with others to combine into a rich full sound. Othnell will teach the style he learned in Nyamapanda in northeastern Zimbabwe, culminating with dance steps as time allows. Materials: Leg rattles if you have them |
s4 | Session 4 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 176 | Introduction to Matepe | Othnell Moyo | Mbira | Introduction to Matepe Teacher: Othnell Moyo Session: Session 2 (Fri. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Open 5 |
Matepe, also called hera, is the mbira type played in eastern Zimbabwe and parts of Mozambique in which the overtones play an important part. Othnell will discuss the traditional functions and spirituality of the instrument and teach a beginning song utilizing the complex matepe playing style (both thumbs and forefingers!). Materials: Borrow or bring a matepe if you can |
s2 | Session 2 - Fri. 1:00 p.m. | All | All Ages | 8 | 5 | Max 8, Open 5 | Open | 2,00 |
| 102 | Baba Munini Francis | Patrick Latimer | Marimba | Baba Munini Francis Teacher: Patrick Latimer Session: Session 6 (Sat. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Novice Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
"Baba Munini Francis" by the Bhundu Boys (listen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Eg03FxPHI) is my go-to windows-rolled-down anthem for warm summer afternoon drives. I've tried to capture its infectious groove and memorable lines in this marimba arrangement, with lots of room for variations and general rocking out. Materials: None |
s6 | Session 6 - Sat. 3:30 p.m. | Novice | All Ages | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 104 | Chitsidzo | Patrick Latimer | Marimba | Chitsidzo Teacher: Patrick Latimer Session: Session 8 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
Jonah Moyo & Devera Ngwena Jazz Band quickly became one of my favorite Zim bands after I was exposed to the sungura style when I played with the band Wagogo in Albuquerque. Their penchant for ridiculously cool basslines, melodic interplay and clever arrangements are on full display in the song "Chitsidzo" off the Oversize album. The marimba arrangement uses both the bass and baritone marimbas to cover the bass guitar part and maps vocal harmonies and lead guitar shredding onto higher marimbas. Materials: None |
s8 | Session 8 - Sun. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | All Ages | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 70 | Butsu Mutandari | Sheree Seretse | Marimba | Butsu Mutandari Teacher: Sheree Seretse Session: Session 7 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Beginner Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
Butsu Mutandari means “my dancing shoes”. This popular song from Zimbabwe is played on marimba, mbira and guitar. This upbeat song has parts that make one want to dance. If times permits we will learn some some singing. Materials: none |
s7 | Session 7 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Beginner | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 72 | Kukaiwa on Nyunga Nyunga | Sheree Seretse | Mbira | Kukaiwa on Nyunga Nyunga Teacher: Sheree Seretse Session: Session 5 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Mbira Skill: Beginner Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Open 1 |
"Kukaiwa" which means "to be bothered, tickled and inspired" is one of the beginning songs taught to students who would like to take the music journey to learn nyunga nyunga. This song is a composition by Dr. Dumisani Maraire. Materials: none |
s5 | Session 5 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | Beginner | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 1 | Max 10, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 181 | Beginning Drumming | Sheree Seretse | Drum | Beginning Drumming Teacher: Sheree Seretse Session: Session 3 (Fri. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Drum Skill: Beginner Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Open 2 |
Come learn some traditional drum patterns from Zimbabwe. The class will focus on basic and cross rhythms plus technique on playing. Materials: none |
s3 | Session 3 - Fri. 3:30 p.m. | Beginner | Adult (8 and older) | 15 | 2 | Max 15, Open 2 | Open | 2,00 |
| 145 | Culture as Social Glue | Tapiwa Kapurura | Presentation | Culture as Social Glue Teacher: Tapiwa Kapurura Session: Session 2 (Fri. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Presentation Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $20 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 35, Open 30 |
There is an art behind the secrets of the Zimbabwean culture. There is power in music, food and love in driving the culture to keep it united and stronger. Why are people happy despite overwhelming challenges in their communities? How do they keep the music going when they do not have written archives? How do they push on when there is so much on their hands? What are the themes behind the music and their cultural traits? How do they manage to remain united and still be able to practice their culture effectively in the face of overwhelming Western civilization? Materials: Books and pens to record the experience |
s2 | Session 2 - Fri. 1:00 p.m. | All | All Ages | 35 | 30 | Max 35, Open 30 | Open | 2,00 |
| 97 | Chipendani | Ted Wright | Other Instrument | Chipendani Teacher: Ted Wright Session: Session 5 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Other Instrument Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $26.25 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Open 2 |
Once common in Zimbabwe, the chipendani is a single-string mouthbow played by plucking the string and shaping the oral cavity and lips to create harmonic overtones. Usually played by itself, the soft, melodic sounds can create a meditative effect in the player, who can also hum or sing along. We’ll spend some time learning techniques to create sound on the chipendani, and then learn to play a simple song. Materials: Bring a chipendani if you have one! |
s5 | Session 5 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | 2 | Max 8, Open 2 | Open | 15,00 |
| 98 | Amai | Ted Wright | Marimba | Amai Teacher: Ted Wright Session: Session 3 (Fri. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2.5 hours Price: $43.75 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Open 1 |
"Amai" means "mother" in the chiShona language of Zimbabwe; this song celebrates all our mothers. A driving Dumi-style piece with a running lead, it also has some fun breaks. Materials: none |
s3 | Session 3 - Fri. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | 1 | Max 10, Open 1 | Open | 25,00 |
| 99 | Moto Mugomo | Ted Wright | Marimba | Moto Mugomo Teacher: Ted Wright Session: Session 4 (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Novice Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 10, Full |
This is a fun song to play, with a slightly longer than usual call/reponse pattern plus singing. The lyrics refer to a mysterious fire on the mountain ("moto mugomo" in Zimbabwe's chiShona language). Materials: none |
s4 | Session 4 - Sat. 9:30 a.m. | Novice | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 182 | Gumboot Dance | Ted Wright | Dance | Gumboot Dance Teacher: Ted Wright Session: Session 2 (Fri. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Dance Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $26.25 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 20, Open 10 |
Rubber boots dancing from the mines of South Africa Materials: Bring gum (rubber) boots if you have them! |
s2 | Session 2 - Fri. 1:00 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 20 | 10 | Max 20, Open 10 | Open | 15,00 |
| 128 | Hukuineronda (Chicken With Wounds) | Tendayi Kusaya | Marimba | Hukuineronda (Chicken With Wounds) Teacher: Tendayi Kusaya Session: Session 5 (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 8, Full |
In this workshop I will be teaching the meaning of Hukuineronda. There is a story behind it of a man who married a lot of wives, and the wives were jealous of each other. Another wife wounded the chicken of the elder wife. I will be teaching the different parts to play on each marimba. Materials: None |
s5 | Session 5 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 10 | Malayika (Beautiful African Queen) | Tendayi Kusaya | Marimba | Malayika (Beautiful African Queen) Teacher: Tendayi Kusaya Session: Session 8 (Sun. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Marimba Skill: Intermediate Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Full |
In this workshop, I will be teaching how to play marimba and a little bit of singing in kiSwahili. This song is my own creation from the influence of the Shona marimba music. Materials: something to record with |
s8 | Session 8 - Sun. 3:30 p.m. | Intermediate | All Ages | 8 | Full | Max 8, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 11 | Shangara Drumming | Tendayi Kusaya | Drum | Shangara Drumming Teacher: Tendayi Kusaya Session: Session 1 (Fri. 9:30 a.m.) Topic: Drum Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 15, Open 3 |
In this workshop I will teach shangara, which is the drumming people play after harvesting their crops. It goes with a dance. It is done to praise their harvest and appreciate what the farm produces for them. Materials: drums, something to record session with |
s1 | Session 1 - Fri. 9:30 a.m. | All | All Ages | 15 | 3 | Max 15, Open 3 | Open | 2,00 |
| 1 | Yimba/Cula | Tsungai Tsikirai | Singing | Yimba/Cula Teacher: Tsungai Tsikirai Session: Session 7 (Sun. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Singing Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $26.25 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 20, Open 9 |
Choral singing in Ndebele, Shona and English. Participants in this workshop are invited to perform in the Festival Highlights show at 4:10 p.m. Sunday Aug 6 if available. Materials: None. |
s7 | Session 7 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 20 | 9 | Max 20, Open 9 | Open | 15,00 |
| 43 | Dance Therapy | Tsungai Tsikirai | Dance | Dance Therapy Teacher: Tsungai Tsikirai Session: Session 5 (Sat. 1:00 p.m.) Topic: Dance Skill: All Age: All Ages Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $26.25 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 25, Full |
Dance is an underestimated therapy for the mind, body and spirit. This workshop has three simple requirements: 1. Know your left from your right. 2. Be willing to get it wrong, a few times. 3. Confidence is key. This will be a mix of African traditional dance, rhumba and amapiano (a subgenre of South African house music) making it a great workshop for people of all ages. Materials: Dance shoes/Trainers. Flexible clothing. Water bottle. |
s5 | Session 5 - Sat. 1:00 p.m. | All | All Ages | 25 | Full | Max 25, Full | Full | 15,00 |
| 44 | Taura/Khuluma | Tsungai Tsikirai | Presentation | Taura/Khuluma Teacher: Tsungai Tsikirai Session: Session 3 (Fri. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Presentation Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $20 (suggested donation) Audio ok: Yes Video ok: No Slots: Max 20, Open 8 |
Introduction to Shona and Ndebele language, focusing on simple communication. This workshop will enable the participants to learn words, sentences and gestures that will make it easy for them to interact with Ndebele or Shona speaking individuals. This is also an opportunity to learn a different language which will become handy should you visit Zimbabwe. Materials: Notebook. Pen |
s3 | Session 3 - Fri. 3:30 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 20 | 8 | Max 20, Open 8 | Open | 2,00 |
| 180 | Motherland Voices | Tsungai Tsikirai | Singing | Motherland Voices Teacher: Tsungai Tsikirai Session: Session 1 (Fri. 9:30 a.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 15 |
Specially picked wedding, roora, celebratory and ceremony songs from the motherland. A journey through childhood, adulthood and parenthood in Zimbabwe with each song telling a story about the expectations from our elders and the dilemma of wanting to please the community vs. oneself. Materials: Water, notepad and pen |
s1 | Session 1 - Fri. 9:30 a.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 30 | 15 | Max 30, Open 15 | Open | 2,00 |
| 146 | Kupera Kwevanhu | Zivanai Masango | Marimba | Kupera Kwevanhu Teacher: Zivanai Masango Session: Session 7 (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 |
The class will learn a Thomas Mapfumo song in the Mhande style. Materials: None |
s7 | Session 7 - Sun. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 10 | Full | Max 10, Full | Full | 2,00 |
| 148 | Guitar | Zivanai Masango | Other Instrument | Guitar Teacher: Zivanai Masango Session: Session 3 (Fri. 3:30 p.m.) Topic: Other Instrument Skill: All Age: Adult (8 and older) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 Audio ok: Yes Video ok: Yes Slots: Max 8, Open 1 |
Learn from the master! This workshop is open to guitar players at any level. Materials: Bring your guitar! |
s3 | Session 3 - Fri. 3:30 p.m. | All | Adult (8 and older) | 8 | 1 | Max 8, Open 1 | Open | 2,00 |
| 149 | Multi-Instrumental Ensemble | Zivanai Masango | Other Instrument | Multi-Instrumental Ensemble Teacher: Zivanai Masango Session: Session 2 (Fri. 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, Full |
This workshop is open to all instrumentalists and vocalists who would like to learn how "popular" music from Zimbabwe and Southern Africa is put together and performed. Participants can bring any instrument, with the requirement that they be fairly proficient at their instrument, or have been studying their instrument seriously for at least a year and a half. Participants will learn rhythms and melodies from popular or traditional Zimbabwean songs with the goal of ending up with a fully developed song. This is a very fun process and will be beneficial for musicians of different backgrounds and levels of ability. Mbira Tuning: G tuning Materials: Their instrument of choice. |
s2 | Session 2 - Fri. 1:00 p.m. | Intermediate | Adult (8 and older) | 15 | Full | Max 15, Full | Full | 2,00 |