I believe that marimba music is intrinsically good by its very nature. Really. If I were to try and prove this point to you, I would provide Bongo Love as proof positive. Ever since arriving in the states in 2007, Bongo Love has created quite a buzz in the marimba community. In 2007 they taught and performed at Camp Tumbuka, Whidbey Island, and Zimfest and the won the hearts of those that heard them. While I have yet to see them live, I look forward to the day.
I was on youtube yesterday, and came across this video from the Prince Edward High School Marimba Band. The school is located in Harare, Zimbabwe - and the instruments look like Kwanagoma College style marimbas.
Nicholas Manomano is the music teacher at this school, and Nicholas will be visiting/teaching here in the states summer 2007. I’ll try and find those details and will post later.