Many readers write in asking for recommendations for teachers of African marimba music. While I have my own opinions, they are limited to my own experiences and biases.
I’d like to invite other readers to recommend their favorite marimba instructors. Comment on this post with your favorite instructor. Please include the instructor’s name, location, regional specialties, and contact information.
2 comments May 1st, 2008
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.
Add comment March 27th, 2008
The amazing dancer, singer, musician (and Nhemamusasa North teacher) Kurai Blessing Mubaiwa is a Zimbabwean refugee and permanent resident of Canada. Kurai’s eight year old daughter still lives in Zimbabwe. On February 2, 2008, MaiNyasha (Nyasha’s mom) tragically died at age 28 of Malaria. Nyasha is now being taken care of by her Grandmother who is also caring for her baby sister and three other cousins by herself. Kurai would like to bring Nyasha to Canada and be reunited with his daughter after almost 6 years. This benefit concert will be held to help raise much needed funds for Nyasha’s immigration to Canada.
Performance: Benefit Concert for Nyasha Mubaiwa
Date/Time: Saturday March 29, 2008 2pm - 5pm
Admission: Suggested donation of $10 per person
Location: Grandview Calvary Baptist Church, 1803 East 1st Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia V5N 1B2 (1 block east of Commercial Drive at Salisbury and 1st)
Performers:
Tambai Marimba (Kids Marimba Group)
Kunaka (Kids Marimba Group)
Myanda African Dance Troupe
Kutapira
Kurai Mubaiwa with Chanazukuru
For more information about this benefit, or to make a donation, please contact Amora.
Add comment March 13th, 2008
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.
Enjoy!
2 comments March 21st, 2007
MyLinda King has been teaching marimba in the Portland, Oregon area for the last 12 years. She was a founding member of Boka Marimba, and sells some of the best hosho you will find anywhere in the western hemisphere. MyLinda is great with students at all levels, and especially good with younger students.
Her 12th Annual Marimba Student Recital will be Saturday April 21, 2007 at Evangel Baptist. Admission is free, any donations will be used to help start a marimba program at Buckman Elementary School.
Recitals are a great place to find new members for your band. You get a chance to listen to each band, and an opportunity to meet the players.
1 comment March 14th, 2007
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