http://marimbamusic.org African Inspired Marimba Music Community Fri, 02 May 2008 01:41:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A reader has wrote in looking for music for a documentary film he shot about running in Ethiopia. He is specifically searching for music that is on the one hand uplifting music, something with drums that can positivly underline shots of runners that and give the film some momentum. ... http://marimbamusic.org/?p=29 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. ... http://marimbamusic.org/?p=26 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 ... http://marimbamusic.org/?p=24 Another season of music camps begin! Camp Tumbuka dates for this year are May 28 - June 2, 2008. This year's tentative lineup of Zimbabwean instructors includes Julia Chigamba, Lora Chihora-Dye, Musekiwa Chingodza, Ronnie Daliyo, Rujeko Dumbutshena, Cosmas Magaya, Zivanai Masango, Paul Mataruse, Sheesby Matiure, Lucky Moyo, and Tendai Muparutsa. Daily ... http://marimbamusic.org/?p=25 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 ... http://marimbamusic.org/?p=21 The site was down for a few days for server migration. Everything is back now. Look for some updates very soon! http://marimbamusic.org/?p=22 Zimfest 2008 will be held July 4–6 on the beautiful campus of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Prefest will be held on Thursday, July 3. Visit www.zimfest.org for more information. http://marimbamusic.org/?p=20 A beautiful and moving documentary about Northern Uganda refugee children which compete in a national dance and music competition. One of the children (Dominic) plays marimba. Highly recommended. http://marimbamusic.org/?p=19 Today's post is from Portland, Oregon's Kukuva Marimba. This band has been around about 15 years, and this is a video from a 2002 performance. Enjoy! http://marimbamusic.org/?p=18 When I listen to marimba music (especially live marimbas with resonator tubes) I sometimes hear singing parts (even though no one is actually singing). The singing sometimes sounds like a single female voice and other times like an entire chorus. It is a surreal experience. Ever experienced ... http://marimbamusic.org/?p=16