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ZimbabweanMusic FestivalJuly 27-29, 2001

California State University Monterey Bay, Seaside, California

Welcome to the registration guide for thetenth annual Zimbabwean Music Festival. The 2001festival organizing committee is pleased to invite youto the first Zimfest held in California. The Zimba-bwean Music Festival brings together an internationalcommunity of students, teachers, performers, andfans of Zimbabwean music for an action-packedthree-day gathering and celebration complete withconcerts, workshops, presentations, and communityconversations. Please join us and share the joys ofZimbabwean music and culture in Seaside, Californiaon July 27, 28 and 29.

Zimbabwean GuestsWe are excited and amazed to welcome so many

Zimbabwean guest teachers to our village for thisyear’s festival: Garadziva Chigamba, MusekiwaChingodza, Dabson Chitengedza, Ambuya BeaulerDyoko, Farai Gezi, Clayton Gunguwo, PortiaGwanzura, Forward Kwenda, Cosmas Magaya,Sydney Maratu, James Mujuru, Charles Mzite, andRobson Nyandoro, all of whom will be traveling fromZimbabwe; Lucky Moyo who is coming from Britain;and Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye, Rujeko Dumbutshena,Peter Masundire, Paul Mataruse, and Tom Nyandorowho reside in North America. We also welcomeHohodza Band, a popular music and dance groupfrom Harare, who will perform on Saturday night.Changes may occur, so subscribe to our email news-letter or check our web site for updates.

“Beyond-Festival” Opportunitieswith Zimbabwean Guests

Most of the Zimbabwean artists will be in theUnited States for an extended stay. They may beavailable for both teaching and performances in yourlocal communities. Contact Zimfest if you’re inter-ested and we will connect you with them.

About the SiteCalifornia State University, Monterey Bay is located

in Seaside, on the central California coast, just northof the beautiful town of Monterey. The CSUMBcampus provides excellent facilities for Zimfest con-certs, workshops, the market, and other events, as wellas housing and meals. All Zimfest activities are withinclose walking distance on the campus. Some photosare available on our web site. Summers in Seaside areusually cool and sometimes foggy. Average July tem-peratures are a high of 68°F and a low of 52°F. Re-member to bring a warm jacket!

Index Page

Festival Notes ................................................................. 2-5Festival Schedule ............................................................ 6-7Workshop Descriptions ................................................. 8-17Workshop Teachers/Presenters’ Bios .......................... 18-19Accommodations & Meals ...............................................20Travel ................................................................................20Registration Form ....................................................... Insert

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How to Contact Zimfest 2001E-mail: [email protected]: www.zimfest.orgPhone (messages): 831-477-4156Fax (9 am-9 pm): 831-430-0134Postal address: 2001 Zimbabwean Music Festival,

P.O. Box 7880, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, USAThe quickest way to have your needs addressed is to

communicate with us through e-mail. Please include yourphone number in case we want to call you. Our phone isnot staffed, but you are welcome to leave us a phonemessage.

Visit the festival web site at www.zimfest.org for informa-tion about the festival, including this year’s event. For currentfestival news, subscribe to our email newsletter or check theweb site occasionally.

Where to Mail Your FormsPlease mail your registration form along with your check

or money order for full payment to our postal address:2001 Zimbabwean Music FestivalP.O. Box 7880,Santa Cruz, CA 95061, USA

Festival NotesRegistration Directions

To sign up for workshops, concert tickets, accommodations,and meals, please follow the instructions in the enclosedregistration and accommodations forms. See page 20 for moreinformation and instructions on reserving accommodations andmeals on campus.

When registering for a workshop, please indicate a secondchoice for each workshop you choose. Also, be sure to read theinformation about participant playing levels on page 8 beforeyou choose your workshops. Do not sign up for any work-shop that is beyond your level of experience.

We will accept registration forms by mail only (nofaxes), and they must be accompanied by payment. (Nocredit cards accepted.) You may also register on-line atwww.zimfest.org, but we must receive and credit yourpayment first. It will help us if you mail your form early.

All forms postmarked May 21 or earlier will be processedtogether. These will be randomized to ensure an equal chanceat receiving first or second choices for workshops (thelottery). In mid-June, you will receive a letter confirming yourworkshop and accommodations reservations.

Registration forms postmarked after May 21 will be gladlyaccepted and will be processed on a first come, first servedbasis. For registration forms we receive by June 30, you willreceive a letter in the mail before the festival confirming yourworkshop and accommodations reservations. For registrationforms we receive after June 30, pick up your confirmationpacket when you arrive at the festival. Do not mail any formsor payments after July 16; bring them with you to the registra-tion desk at the festival instead. Everyone can always go on-lineto find out their own current enrollment and to check thestatus of each workshop (open/full).

In addition to the usual mail-in registration procedure,we’ve added another option this year: on-line registration.Before you can register for any fee-based events, you must sendus your check in the mail and wait several days for us to credityour payment. Please mail a Payment Voucher (see page 20)along with your check so that we know who to credit for thepayment. Then you can go on-line to register initially or tochange your registration later. Go to www.zimfest.org and click

the link to Registration. Follow the instructionsto create your user name and password. The

on-line system allows you to controlyour own registration choices or

enrollment. However, your changescan not exceed the amount you have

already paid, and all payments must bemade by mail only. The on-line registra-

tion system will probably be closed (frozen; no changesallowed) during an in interim period while the lottery is beingcompleted from May 21 until early June. After the lottery hasbeen run, you can go on-line to find out what classes you arein, and you can make changes to your enrollment based oncurrent workshop openings.

Festival Refund PoliciesCancellation Refunds: Requests for refunds if you are unable to

attend the festival will be accepted until JULY 15. NO FESTIVALCANCELLATION REFUND REQUESTS WILL BE AC-CEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. Refund checks will be issuedapproximately one week after the festival, minus a $15 administra-tive fee (in US funds).

Workshop Refunds: If you do not get into aworkshop for which you have registered, we will

give you credit toward another workshop thatyou can register for BEFORE or DURINGthe festival, as available. You may registerfor these additional workshops by mail oron-line, or you may wait until you arrive at

the festival (though the choices will be fewerby then). If, by the end of the festival, youstill haven’t used up your Zimfest 2001credit, you may request a refund. We willplace a refund box at the registration deskin which to place your request. You mayalso mail in workshop refund requests up

until one week after the festival. WE WILL NOTACCEPT CLASS REFUND REQUESTS POSTMARKEDAFTER AUGUST 16. It’s our goal as festival organizers tooffer you so many great workshops that you won’t need arefund!

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Prefest: Thursday, July 26There will be a very simple one-day prefest with little scheduled.

Zimfest attendees often complain that there’s not enough time tovisit during the action-packed festival. Well, here’s your chance.

Thursday afternoon from noon to 4:30 will be a rare opportu-nity at Zimfest for marimba bands to take workshops as a group.Let us know if your marimba group would like to schedule alesson. We will help connect marimba bands with marimbateachers, schedule the marimba rooms, and have ensembles ofmarimbas in them. All financial arrangements are to be made bythe group and teacher directly. With advance notice, the followingmarimba teachers are available on Thursday afternoon: NathanBeck, Chris Berry, Michael Breez, Garadziva Chigamba, Farai Gezi,Stephen Golovnin, Clayton Gunguwo, Randy McIntosh, SydneyMaratu, Paul Mataruse, and Amy Stewart.

We also encourage you to take private lessons in mbira andother musical arts on Thursday. However, Zimfest will not beinvolved in scheduling these lessons or dealing with payment. Wethink students and teachers will be able to connect spontaneouslythat afternoon, with little or no advance planning. A few class-rooms will be available for impromptu lessons and there’s a lot ofspace outside. The following teachers are available Thursdayafternoon (noon to 4:30) for impromptu private lessons: EricaAzim, Garadziva Chigamba, Musekiwa Chingodza, JoanneDelCarpine, Rujeko Dumbutshena, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, FaraiGezi, Clayton Gunguwo, Forward Kwenda, Joel Laviolette II,Cosmas Magaya, Sydney Maratu, Lucky Moyo, James Mujuru, andCharles Mzite.

We want the prefest this year to be a low-key, hangout and visit-with-friends kind of a day, as people arrive and get settled. We hopeto see lots of clusters of mbira playing. Come early and visit!

Nyanga (Ngororombe) andMatepe Workshops

Nyanga (also called ngororombe) is an amazing traditionalmusical art form of southern Africa. Everyone we know whohas seen it has been stunned near disbelief. Unfortunately,nyanga/ngororombe has been a dying art over the past severaldecades.

Nyanga music, as practiced by theMaNyungwe people of northeastern Zimba-bwe and northwestern Mozambique,includes a set of 25 different panpipes.Each instrument plays a differentinterlocking part, and the playersintersperse quick bursts of singing. Themany melodic lines are thus formed by thehocketing of the whole group, both instrumen-tally and vocally. All this is accompanied by themusicians dancing with leg rattles.

Last year Joel Laviolette lived for two months with theCancune Nyanga Group in northwestern Mozambique. Theytaught him their craft intensively, and with the knowledge anddesire that he would bring nyanga music to the United States.Joel has built two complete sets of 25 nyanga panpipes. AtZimfest, Joel will give a presentation about nyanga music aswell as hands-on introductory nyanga workshops.

Similarly, matepe mbira workshops will be offered by Joel atZimfest for the first time.

Concerts

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We have a great concert lineup this

year, headlined by Hohodza, a nine

person electric band from Harare. We also

have from Zimbabwe:

• Cosmas Magaya &Beauler Dyoko withMusekiwa Chingodza

• Hungwe – MusekiwaChingodza & Jennifer Kyker

• Forward Kwenda withErica Azim

• Women’s Mbira Ensemble– Beauler Dyoko withErica Azim

And from the United States:

• Bliss Gypsys

• Boka Marimba

• Chimanimani

• Choto

• Jaka

• Jenaguru

• Kudana MarimbaEnsemble

• Kutandara

• Kuzanga

• Langston HughesMarimba Ensemble

• Lora and Sukutai Marimbaand Dance Ensemble

• Muzuva

• Njuzu

• Panjea

• Paul Prince

• Sadza

• Shamwari Youth MarimbaEnsemble

• Tatenda Youth MarimbaEnsemble

• Wagogo

• Zim-Boulder


Community ConversationsZimfest provides the opportunity for a large number of Zim-

babwean music players to come together and discuss commu-nity issues. At the past nine festivals, many topics have beendiscussed in forums, village meetings, and other settings. Manyof these events have been very meaningful to our community,providing a place for us to get to know each other, discuss is-sues of mutual importance, and make plans for the future. Per-spectives have been shared on a wide variety of ethical issuesfacing those of us who perform or teach music from anotherculture. We have brainstormed and planned how we can givesomething back to Zimbabwe. And many of us have come toknow each other better as the community has grown.

The following events are free and open to the public with-out any registration process. Just show up. We encourage youto participate in these events and to share your thoughts freely.

Opening CeremonyFriday, 9:30 - 10:15 amWelcome, everyone, to the Zimbabwean Music Festival!

Many have come a long way. Thank you all for coming.

Village MeetingSaturday, 10:15 - 11:45 amDiscussion about options for Zimfest 2002 and Zimfest

2003. Where will the next festivals be held? Who will do thework of organizing them? If any communities are interested orwilling to host an upcoming festival, this is the place for you tostep forward and tell everyone about your proposal. (Pleasealso consult with Zimfest 2001 and others beforehand.) Every-one will then discuss the pros and cons and move toward deci-sions on the best course of action.

Zimbabwean Music-Teachers ForumSunday, 9:45 - 11:15 amAn open forum for those who are teaching Zimbabwean

music. Let’s get to know each other and share thoughts andconcerns. We hope everyone out there teaching Zimbabweanmusic will come and participate, and we ask those who are notteaching (or planning to teach) to please not attend.

Marimba Builders ForumSunday, 9:45 - 11:15 amA gathering of marimba builders of all levels of experience

to share, exchange, examine, validate. A question and answerperiod will be included. Facilitated by Carl Dean.

Zimbabwean Guest ForumSunday, 2:45 - 4:15 pmThe Zimbabwean guests will provide feedback to the com-

munity in a panel discussion format. A rare opportunity tohear from Zimbabwean musicians of such stature about theirperceptions of the Zimbabwean music community in NorthAmerica and whatever else they would like to share.

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Special Note to ParentsSeveral options are available for children present at this year’s

festival. Please read below for details about children attendingworkshops and concerts as well as child care available duringworkshops. If you choose to bring a child to a workshop or otherevent, please understand that it is your responsibility, out of respectfor the teachers and other participants, to leave with that child ifhis or her needs are causing a distraction.

Workshops—Children as Participants: We are happy to offerseveral family or adult/child classes this year. We hope this willprovide parents and children ample opportunities to learn and playZimbabwean music together. CHILDREN AGED SEVEN ANDUNDER MUST HAVE AN ADULT ATTEND THE WORK-SHOP WITH THEM. BOTH PARENT AND CHILD MUSTREGISTER AND PAY FOR THE CLASS. You may leave children8 and older unattended at a workshop at your discretion. Pleaseconsider the child’s attention spanand comfort level with thissituation. Children, ages eight andover, are welcome to register foradult workshops provided they meet theprerequisites for the class. Exceptions may bemade for younger children who have been studying in theircommunities—check with the Zimfest organizers. We hope theseworkshops will prove to be a wonderful family experience and willserve to encourage our children to join us in our love for thismusic.

Workshops—Children accompanying you in which you arethe participant: We would like to encourage you to use child careproviders from our list for young children. If you prefer to keepyour child close by during a workshop, the child must be preparedto sit quietly in the back of the room and be occupied with a quietactivity. The child may not participate in the class. If s/he needsyour attention or distracts others, please temporarily leave the classto attend to his/her needs.

Concerts: There is a room near the concert hall that may beused as a “bedding down room” for young children who need to bein your care during concerts. THERE IS NO STAFF OR BED-DING PROVIDED. You are responsible at all times for providingsupervision for your child. (You may wish to arrange “kid-pooling”with another parent.)

Child care during workshops: Child care facilities are notprovided at CSUMB. Zimfest can provide parents with a list ofreputable care providers in the area. If you let us know it’s OK, wecan connect parents who may want to organize child care together.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING MORE INFOR-MATION ON CHILD CARE, PLEASE CHECK THE CHILDCARE INFORMATION BOX ON THE BACK OF THEREGISTRATION FORM OR SEND E-MAIL [email protected].

Festival Notes


VOLUNTEER: Help MakeZimfest 2001 a Success!

Zimfest is made possible each year wholly by volunteers. If itwere not for those who donate their energy before, during, andafter the festival, there would be no Zimfest. We need volunteers tomove instruments, take concert tickets, provide concert security,clean up after concerts, help in workshops, decorate, staff theregistration desk, be a festival “go-fer,” set up before the festival onThursday, and tear down after the festival Monday morning.

We are asking that each participant donate two hours of timeduring the festival in order to make the festival happen. Workingtogether is also a great way to get to know others in our musiccommunity. Please look over the list of volunteer opportunities onthe Registration Form and choose the area(s) in which you areinterested in helping for two hours during the festival. Someonewill contact you to coordinate a volunteer time which is convenientfor you. If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportuni-ties, please e-mail us at [email protected]. We promise to doour best to make your volunteer experience wonderful; however, wecannot offer trades for your time.

CEUs and Academic CreditThis year, you can obtain college credit for participating in

Zimfest! The credit is available from Extended Education, Califor-nia State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). There are twooptions: continuing education units (CEUs) and academic credit.

Continuing Education Units: It is possible to receive up to 1.5CEUs for your active participation at this conference. Rate: $45.00per unit (CEU). The full conference is 1.5 CEUs for $67.50.

Academic Credit: One (1) semester unit can be earnedwith full participation at the conference. Rate: $114.00 perunit, plus $25.00 campus fee = $139.00. Academic Creditcourse information (from CSUMB Extended Educationcatalog):

MPA 395X, Sect. 1 CRN: 35051 - Special Topics: ZimbabweanFestival, Music

MPA 395X, Sect. 2 CRN: 35054 - Special Topics: ZimbabweanFestival, Culture & Dance

Fees: CEU/Academic Credit fees are paid directly to CSUMB.These fees are in addition to the Zimfest registration fees.

To obtain CEUs or Academic credit:1. Register for Zimfest workshops in advance (the sooner the

better, so that you get into the classes you want).2. When you get to the festival, go to the CSUMB registration

table on Friday, July 27, from 8:00-9:00 am or 10:15-11:00 am,and register for credit. Select the type of credit, complete theregistration form, and pay fees.

3. Attend Zimfest and turn in the required CEU evaluationform.

4. Within 6-8 weeks, CSUMB will process and send you eithera certificate of CEU completion or a grade mailer for Academiccredit.

Questions? Call 831-582-4500, or send e-mail [email protected] with subject: Zimfest July, 2001.

Late Night PartiesMbira playing, singing, and partying into the early hours of the

morning are a tradition at the Zimbabwean Music Festival. Thisyear, we have a wonderful living room space,conveniently located in the University Center,next door to the evening concerts and otheractivities. The living room is a comfortable,furnished room that can accommodatenearly 100 people. It will be a nice placeto hang out during the day too. There’seven a little courtyard with tables and chairsright outside.

The MarketThere will be a market at the festival this year (as usual) where

you can purchase goods and talk to friendly people from non-profitorganizations involved in Zimbabwe. If you’d like to set up abooth, keep in mind the following criteria: items to be sold shouldbe made in Zimbabwe or, if made outside Zimbabwe, should beappropriate to the spirit and intent of Zimfest (instruments, musicsupplies, etc.). Vendor information and application forms areavailable on our web site. If you have questions about the market,e-mail [email protected].

Festival OrganizersThe Zimbabwean Music Festival is organized wholly by

volunteers, as a labor of love and service to the community ofZimbabwean music players. The festival moves each year based

on which community offers to host the event and takeon the huge task of organizing the festival. If your

community is interested in hosting a futureZimfest, please contact Zimfest 2001.

This year, we are a very small organizingcommittee in Santa Cruz, California. As we go

to press, our core group is only three people:Larry Israel, Joe Keefe, and Angela Marie.

We are extremely thankful for help from: RossThompson (database and registration), Teresa Bell

(housing coordinator and site assistance), Dean Hodgkinson (coregroup assistance), Jean Marie Peterson (accounting), MarilynKolodziejczyk (Zimbabwean guest advice and assistance), LynneSwift (market coordinator), Sheryl Karas (application formslayout), and Graham Burdekin (Registration Guide layout). Manyothers from the 1999 and 2000 organizing committees have alsohelped greatly with all sorts of information and advice. Others willlikely join us in this creative endeavor before and during thefestival.

Further UpdatesTo be informed of further developments, changes, and festival

news, check the web site (www.zimfest.org) occasionally and/orsubscribe to the Zimfest e-mail newsletter (write [email protected]).



Daily ScheduleTHURSDAY11 am - 6 pm Arrival and check-in at Registration11:30 am - 1 pm Lunch12 - 4:30 pm Private lessons5 - 6:30 pm Dinner8 - 9 pm Late-arrival Check-in at Registration

FRIDAY8 - 9:30 am Breakfast8 - 9 am Late-arrival check-in at Registration

(closed 9 - 10:30 am)9:30 - 10:15 am Opening Ceremony10:30 - 11:30 am Workshops10:30 am - 6 pm Registration11:30 am - 1 pm Lunch11:45 am - 5:45 pm Afternoon Outdoor Concert1 - 3 pm Workshops3:30 - 6:30 pm Workshops6 - 7:30 pm Dinner7:30 pm - 12:30 am Evening Concertlate Mbira party

SATURDAY7:30 - 9 am Breakfast8:30 am - 6 pm Registration9 - 10 am Workshops10:15 - 11:45 am Village Meeting: Zimfest 2002 & 200311:45 am - 1 pm Lunch11:45 am - 5:45 pm Afternoon Outdoor Concert1 - 3 pm Workshops3:30 - 6:30 pm Workshops6 - 7:30 pm Zimbabwean Dinner8 pm - 1 am Evening Concertlate Mbira party

SUNDAY8 - 9:30 am Breakfast9 am - 6 pm Registration9:45 - 11:15 am Forums & Workshops11:15 am - 12:30 pm Lunch11:30 am - 2:30 pm Afternoon Outdoor Concert12:30 - 2:30 pm Workshops2:45 - 4:15 pm Zimbabwean Guest Forum4:30 - 6:30 pm Workshops6 - 7:30 pm Dinner7:30 - 11:30 pm Evening Concert

Festival ScheduleWorkshop #1, Friday 10:30-11:30Advanced Mbira Technique Chris Berry, 1 hr.Mhande Drumming Musekiwa Chingodza, 1 hr.Storytelling Farai Gezi, 1 hr.Gwindingwi Singing Forward Kwenda with Erica Azim, 1 hr.Presentation: MaNyungwe Nyanga Music Joel Laviolette II, 1 hr.Why Do We Play Mbira? Cosmas Magaya, 1 hr.How to Help Musicians in Zimbabwe Today! Sydney Maratu, 1 hr.Land Redistribution in Zimbabwe: Why All the Fuss? Paul Mataruse, 1 hr.Introduction to Hosho Charles Mzite, 1 hr.Marimba 101 for Children Amy Stewart, 1 hr.

Workshop #2, Friday 1:00-3:00Kutsinhira Development Erica Azim, 2 hr.Beginning Marimba for Children Jaiaen Beck, 2 hr.Mbira Singing: Dande Chris Berry, 2 hr.Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Muti Wambuya Michael Breez, 2 hr.Advanced Marimba: Sarura Wako Garadziva Chigamba, 2 hr.Jiti Drumming Musekiwa Chingodza, 2 hr.Singers Are Musicians Too Joanne DelCarpine, 1.5 hr.Mbira & Singing Touch-up/Review: Bukatiende, Unozofa & Taireva

Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 2 hr.Yayalode: Original Gumboot Dance & Song Irene Franco, 2 hr.Chemutengure Singing (Youth) Jennifer Kyker, 2 hr.Beginning Mbira: Kariga Mombe Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.Intermediate Hosho Sydney Maratu, 2 hr.Beginning Shona Language Peter Masundire, 1.5 hr.Intermediate Marimba: Chikomba Paul Mataruse, 2 hr.Advanced Marimba: Nhemamusasa Yekutanga Randy McIntosh, 2 hr.

Workshop #3, Friday 3:30-6:30Introduction to Mbira Erica Azim, 2 hr.Introduction to Marimba Michael Breez, 3 hr.Intermediate Mbira: Nhemamusasa Kushaura Musekiwa Chingodza, 2 hr.Marimba Building: Sizing & Tuning Carl Dean, 3 hr.Mbira & Marimba Dance Rujeko Dumbutshena, 2 hr.Mbira Singing: Dindingwe Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 2 hr.Introduction to Hosho Mary Ellen Garrett, 1 hr.Children Creating a Song on Marimbas & Other African Instruments

Farai Gezi, 3 hr.Getting Serious with Kapotso Stephen Golovnin, 3 hr.Intermediate/Advanced Mbira: Chipembere Nhimutimu Forward

Kwenda, 2 hr.Advanced Mbira: Muroro Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.Advanced Marimba: Nhemamusasa Sydney Maratu, 3 hr.Drumset to Accompany Marimbas and Zimbabwean Afro-Pop Bands

Scott Mast, 2 hr.Advanced Marimba: Chemutengure Paul Mataruse, 3 hr.Ndebele Culture and Traditions Lucky Moyo, 2 hr.


Festival ScheduleWorkshop #4, Saturday 9:00-10:00Advanced Tonga Drumming: Ngosi Chris Berry, 1 hr.Intermediate Hosho Musekiwa Chingodza, 1 hr.The Life and Times of Ambuya Beauler Dyoko Ambuya Beauler Dyoko

with Peter Masundire, 1 hr.Marewa Rewa on Marimbas for Children Clayton Gunguwo & James

Mujuru, 1 hr.Baya Wabaya Singing Forward Kwenda with Erica Azim, 1 hr.Presentation: MaNyungwe Nyanga Music Joel Laviolette II, 1 hr.Rural Life in Zimbabwe Today Cosmas Magaya & Jaiaen Beck, 1 hr.Social Commentary in Zim Music: Songs of the Struggle Paul

Mataruse, 1 hr.

Workshop #5, Saturday 1:00-3:00Advanced Marimba: Nyama Musango Nathan Beck, 2 hr.Beginning Marimba: Chigwaya Chris Berry, 2 hr.Intermediate Marimba: Mbakumba Garadziva Chigamba, 2 hr.Chemutengure Singing Musekiwa Chingodza, 2 hr.Translating Walking Into Dancing Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye, 2 hr.Dine Dance Rujeko Dumbutshena, 2 hr.Intermediate/Advanced Mbira: Dindingwe Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 2 hr.Zimbabwean Marimbas: Across Cultures and Skill Levels Farai Gezi, 2 hr.Mallet Technique Stephen Golovnin, 2 hr.Intermediate/Advanced Mbira: Nyama Musango Forward Kwenda, 2 hr.Beginning Mbira Hosho Jennifer Kyker, 2 hr.Introduction to Matepe Mbira Joel Laviolette II, 2 hr.Advanced Mbira: Rwakaenda Na Mambo Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.Advanced Marimba: Manhanga Kutapira Paul Mataruse, 2 hr.Ingoma Ka Baba Singing Lucky Moyo, 2 hr.Singing and Rhythm Games with Children Kelly Takunda Orphan, 1 hr.

Workshop #6, Saturday 3:30-6:30Advanced Marimba: Bangidza Huru Chris Berry, 3 hr.Beginning Nyunga Nyunga Mbira Michael Breez, 2 hr.Intermediate/Advanced Mbira: Nhemamusasa Kutsinhira Musekiwa

Chingodza, 2 hr.Games and Folktales for Children Lora Chiorah-Dye, 1.5 hr.Intermediate/Advanced Mbira: Kabadza Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 2 hr.Beginning Marimba: Technique Intro & Tina Sizinyoni Farai Gezi, 2.5 hr.Acoustics of Music Stephen Golovnin, 2 hr.Introduction to Hosho Clayton Gunguwo & James Mujuru, 1 hr.Introduction to Nyanga (Ngororombe) Music Joel Laviolette II, 2 hr.Intermediate Mbira: Nyamaropa Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.Advanced Marimba: Nhemamusasa Sydney Maratu, 3 hr.Advanced Marimba: Gandanga Paul Mataruse, 3 hr.Intermediate Mbira-Style Marimba: Bukatiende Randy McIntosh, 3 hr.Indlamu Warrior Dance Lucky Moyo, 2 hr.Zimbabwean Choral Singing, the Voice, and the Body Kelly Takunda

Orphan, 1.5 hr.

Workshop #7, Sunday 9:45-11:15Mbakumba Drumming Chris Berry, 1.5 hr.Introduction to Hosho Clayton Gunguwo & James Mujuru, 1 hr.Jiti Chununga Singing Portia Gwanzura, 1.5 hr.Family Mbira Dance Forward Kwenda, 1 hr.Introduction to Nyanga (Ngororombe) Music Joel Laviolette II, 1.5 hr.Isitshikitsha Warrior Dance Tom Nyandoro, Dabson Chitengedza &

Robson Nyandoro, 1.5 hr.

Workshop #8, Sunday 12:30-2:30Mbira Ear Training Singing Erica Azim, 1.5 hr.Mbira Orchestra Chris Berry, 2 hr.Intermediate Marimba: Variations I Michael Breez, 2 hr.Advanced Marimba: Muka Tiende Garadziva Chigamba, 2 hr.Flashy Hosho Tricks Musekiwa Chingodza, 1.5 hr.Mbira Singing: Kabadza Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 1.5 hr.Preventing Physical Injuries Mary Ellen Garrett, 1.5 hr.Mbongoro (Donkey) on Marimbas, Hosho & Ngoma Farai Gezi, 2 hr.Intermediate Mbira: Mahororo Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.Beginning Mbira: Kari Muchipfuva Sydney Maratu, 2 hr.Intermediate Marimba: Babamudiki Paul Mataruse, 2 hr.Amavila Gumboot Dance - Lazy People at Work Lucky Moyo, 2 hr.Jerusalem Dance Charles Mzite, 2 hr.Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Chiradza II Sheree Seretse, 2 hr.

Workshop #9, Sunday 4:30-6:30Intermediate Marimba: Nzira re Nzo Chris Berry, 2 hr.Intermediate Marimba: Variations II Michael Breez, 2 hr.Mbira Singing: Dindingwe Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 2 hr.Beginning Mbira for Children Clayton Gunguwo & James Mujuru, 1.5 hr.Intermediate Mbira Hosho Jennifer Kyker, 2 hr.Introduction to Matepe Mbira Joel Laviolette II, 2 hr.Beginning Mbira: Mukatiende Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.Intermediate Marimba: Chitima Nditakure Sydney Maratu, 2 hr.Beginning Shona Language Peter Masundire, 1.5 hr.Advanced Marimba: Mwana waMambo Paul Mataruse, 2 hr.Shosholoza Singing Lucky Moyo, 2 hr.Mhande Dance Charles Mzite, 2 hr.Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Rufaro Sheree Seretse, 2 hr.

Actual workshop times may vary;check descriptions. Workshops and

schedules are subject to change.


Marimba Building:Sizing & TuningCarl Dean #3 Fri. 3:30-6:30 pmCarl will demonstrate various tuningmethods for notes, and show how size,wood species, and number of harmonicstuned affect strength, timbre and playabil-ity of notes. Students may tune a key totake home.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 30Materials: Taping OK.

Marimba 101 for ChildrenAmy Stewart #1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 amLearn an introductory marimba piece! Thisclass includes an introduction to marimbakeyboard layout, proper mallet technique,and the role of each marimba in theensemble.Level: IntroductoryClass Limit: 15Materials: Taping OK.

Chemutengure Singing (Youth)Jennifer Kyker #2 Fri. 1-3 pmLearn a version of Chemutengure from theMurewa area of Zimbabwe. Jennifer willteach several basic lines to this fun andenergetic song and how they fit together,and she will teach the song’s backgroundand meaning in Zimbabwe.Level: All levels; ages 9-19Class Limit: 25Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning Marimbafor ChildrenJaiaen Beck #2 Fri. 1-3 pmGet familiar with the marimbas and learnto play a song together, enjoying theprocess together with a group.Level: IntroductoryClass Limit: 8Materials: Taping OK.

Children Creating a Song onMarimbas and other AfricanInstrumentsFarai Gezi #3 Fri. 3:30-6:30 pmCreate a tune/song as a group withreference to the process. Play with instru-mentation to learn how to combineinstruments and come up with somethingmusical. Record the tune/song and take ithome. Learn to take artistic ideas fromother people, working with these differentideas until we come up with a tune.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 10Materials: Audio taping desirable.

Workshops in ‘Children &Family’ category are listed

in chronological order.

Participant Playing LevelsIn order for teachers to accomplish the goals of their classes, it is

important that participants sign up for classes that are appropriateto their experience and playing level. Signing up for a class that isbeyond your level creates major problems for the teacher and theother students. Please refer to the following guidelines whenchoosing your classes:

Introductory: Appropriate for those who have never touchedthe instrument through folks who have studied less than a year.

Beginning: Those who have studied at least one year and canplay a couple of parts on at least five songs.

Intermediate: Those who have played at least three years, canplay a few parts on at least 10 pieces, have good technique,understand the form and structure of the pieces, can catch cues andunderstand how to move through sections.

Advanced: Those who meet the above intermediate criteria,PLUS: learn quickly, comfortable playing fast, and have played forat least three years at performance level. For marimba, understandconcepts such as kutsinhira and kushaura. For mbira, able to learna kushaura and kutsinhira part in one workshop.

Please do not sign up for any workshopthat is beyond your experience level!

DON’T FORGET!!Bring any instruments you may need for your workshops, and

please consider sharing your instruments and/or bringing extras.Please contact us at [email protected] if you will have extrainstruments available.

Bring pens, paper, coffee mugs, earplugs, blankies – what-ever you need to make yourself comfortable through workshopsand long days on the go. We recommend a hand-held taperecorder with plenty of blank tapes and extra batteries forworkshops. Please ask your workshop instructors for permis-sion to tape if the workshop description doesn’t indicate “Audiotaping OK.”

Workshops

Don’t forget:Workshops and schedules

are subject to change.

PLEASE NOTE: Children seven andunder must have an adult attend theworkshop with them. Each parent andchild must register and pay for the class.See “Special Note to Parents” on Page 4.

RecordingSome teachers do not allow tape recording. Wehave stated under “Materials” that audio tapingfor personal use is OK if the teacher has agreed toallow it. Taping at any other time should be checked out, inadvance, directly with the teacher.


Marewa Rewa onMarimbas for ChildrenClayton Gunguwo& James Mujuru #4 Sat. 9-10 amBegin with how to hold the sticks and strikethe keys properly, then learn a bit about thekeyboard of the soprano, and each of thedifferent marimbas. With the song we willwork on rhythm and how the individualparts (baritone, bass, etc) come together toform the complete song. Clayton learnedthe song as a beginning marimba player.Level: Introductory/BeginningClass Limit: 20Materials: Taping OK.

Singing and RhythmGames with ChildrenKelly Takunda Orphan #5 Sat. 1-2 pmYoung people, their parents and friends areall invited to have fun, sing songs and playgames from Zimbabwe and beyond.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 30Materials: Taping OK.

Games and Folktalesfor ChildrenLora Lue Chiorah-Dye #6 Sat. 3:30-5 pmPlay games and hear Shona folktales, calledngano, in this exciting workshop!Level: All levelsClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

Family Mbira DanceForward Kwenda #7 Sun. 9:45-10:45amAn introductory mbira dance class for kids,teens and adults. Learn a new dance for theconcerts!Level: All levelsClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

Mbongoro (Donkey) onMarimbas, Hosho, & NgomaFarai Gezi #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmLearn a piece about a donkey that did notget along well with other animals andpeople on the farm.Level: All levels; ages 9-19Class Limit: 11Materials: Audio taping OK.

Translating Walking IntoDancingLora Lue Chiorah-Dye #5 Sat. 1-3pmAfrican movement and technique usingAfrican steps to teach people to enjoydancing.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 50Materials: Open minds and comfortabledance clothes.

Yayalode: Original GumbootDance & SongIrene Franco #2 Fri. 1-3pmYayalode arose from the influence of a deepinvolvement in Shona, Ndebele, and WestAfrican music and dance. We will use songand rhythms inspired by Shona vocablesand Ghanaian social music woven into agumboot dance that draws upon typicalSouth African gumboot dance moves. Wewill dance, sing and clap and vocalizepercussion parts normally played by bells,sticks and shakers in the choreography.Level: Intermediate/AdvancedClass Limit: 40Materials: Comfortable dance clothes.Gumboots (rubber boots). Taping OK.

Amavila Gumboot Dance -Lazy People at WorkLucky Moyo #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmGumboot dance in six movements - includesan explanation of dance construction, history,and the complaints and protests as well as thehumor and metaphors used in the dance. Learnthe dance steps with singing and theatrics.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

Family Mbira DanceForward Kwenda #7 Sun. 9:45-10:45amSee ‘Children & Family’ on page 9.

Indlamu Warrior DanceLucky Moyo #6 Sat. 3:30-5:30 pmWarrior dance from the Shangaan peoplewho live in the Eastern part of Zimbabwe.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

Isitshikitsha Warrior DanceTom Nyandoro, Dabson Chitengedza &Robson Nyandoro #7 Sun. 9:45-11:15 amThe cultural context in which this Ndebeledance and song usually takes place will bepresented, including traditional clothing.We will learn the song and dance.Level: All levelsPrerequisite: Be ready to be a warrior.Class Limit: 40Materials: Audio taping OK.

Jerusalem DanceCharles Mzite #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmJerusalem is a love dance.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

Mhande DanceCharles Mzite #9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmMhande is a ritual dance performed whenasking for rain from the ancestral spirits.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning Mbira for ChildrenClayton Gunguwo& James Mujuru #9 Sun. 4:30-6 pmBegin with a participatory discussion aboutthe history of mbira, what it means to theShona people, and its purpose in Zimba-bwean society (parents, yes, we will discussancestral spirits). We will teachKarigamombe on mbira dzaVadzimu.Level: Introductory/BeginningClass Limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Workshops are listed byskill level in ascending

order within a category.


Translating Walking IntoDancingLora Lue Chiorah-Dye #5 Sat. 1-3 pmSee ‘Cross-cultural Offerings’ on page 9.

Dine DanceRujeko Dumbutshena #5 Sat. 1-3 pmDine is a celebratory harvest dance that canbe learned and enjoyed by all. Simple stepsthat reflect the chores of everyday life willbe incorporated into this class.Level: Beginning - Ability to dance tohosho required.Class Limit: 40Materials: Comfortable dance clothes. Notaping allowed.

Mbira & Marimba DanceRujeko Dumbutshena #3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pmLearn variations and choreography totraditional marimba and mbira.Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 30Materials: Comfortable dance clothes. Notaping allowed.

Yayalode: Original GumbootDance & SongIrene Franco #2 Fri. 1-3pmSee ‘Cross-cultural Offerings’ on page 9.

Jiti DrummingMusekiwa Chingodza #2 Fri. 1-3 pmTraditional Jiti drumming lines fromMusekiwa’s village in Murewa will betaught. After learning the basic lines, theclass will learn to fit the various partstogether with hosho to accompany Jitisinging. A simple Jiti song will be taught inaddition to the music, to give participantsthe full feeling of how Jiti music sounds;however, the main emphasis will be ondrumming.Level: Beginning/IntermediateClass Limit: 25Materials: Bring a drum. Audio taping OK.

Mbakumba DrummingChris Berry #7 Sun. 9:45-11:15 amStudents will learn a new version of theMbakumba rhythm, with several differentaccompaniments.Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 30Materials: Bring a hand drum. Audiotaping OK.

Mhande DrummingMusekiwa Chingodza#1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 amReview basic Mhande drum parts, and thenexplore variations to enhance these parts.Level: IntermediatePrerequisite: You must have basic knowl-edge of the Mhande parts or previousexperience in a Mhande drumming class.Class Limit: 25Materials: Bring a drum. Audio taping OK.

Tonga Drumming: NgosiChris Berry #4 Sat. 9-10 amStudents will learn a rhythm called Ngosifrom the Tonga people of Zimbabwe.Level: AdvancedClass Limit: 15Materials: Bring a drum and a pair ofdrumsticks. Audio taping OK.

Introduction to HoshoClayton Gunguwo #6 Sat. 3:30-4:30 pm,& James Mujuru #7 Sun. 9:45-10:45 amFocus on the function of the hosho inShona music - its place and its purpose.Learn basic technique: how to hold thehosho, wrist movement, time-keeping,desired sound and loudness. James andClayton will play mbira or marimba andallow each student to individually practicewith guidance. The group will also playhosho together to learn to keep an eventime, or adjust to changes within themusic.Level: IntroductoryClass limit: 20Materials: Taping OK.

Introduction to HoshoCharles Mzite #1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 amLearn the basics of hosho technique formarimba, dance, and mbira.Level: Introductory/BeginningClass limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Introduction to HoshoMary Ellen Garrett #3 Fri. 3:30-4:30 pmLearn three basic hosho patterns toaccompany marimba songs. Mary Ellenwill cover technique, rhythms, and theimportant and exciting role of hosho in amarimba ensemble.Level: Introductory/BeginningClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.





Drumset to AccompanyMarimbas and ZimbabweanAfro-Pop BandsScott Mast #3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pmLearn basic drumset accompaniment formarimba music, using bass drum, snaredrum, hi-hats, and ride cymbal. Tom-tomsmay be included for increased melodiccomponent for experienced students.Level: AllClass Limit: 10Materials: Bring drumsticks. If you can,bring a drumset or part of one. Taping OK.


Beginning Mbira HoshoJennifer Kyker #5 Sat. 1-3pmCome learn to play mbira hosho. Thisworkshop will focus on hosho fundamen-tals, with an emphasis on obtaining thecorrect rhythm and sound from the hoshoin order to accompany mbira music.Individual attention will be given to eachparticipant in order to fine-tune eachindividual’s playing and address anyspecific questions. Appropriate forbeginning hosho players.Level: Introductory/BeginningClass limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate HoshoMusekiwa Chingodza #4 Sat. 9-10 amImprove your hosho skills by worksingdirectly with Musekiwa on your technique.Level: IntermediateClass limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate HoshoSydney Maratu #2 Fri. 1-3 pmIn this workshop, learn how to keep therhythm, produce different sounds from thehosho, and play variations as a pieceprogresses.Level: IntermediateClass limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Mbira HoshoJennifer Kyker #9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmThis workshop is intended to improveupon the hosho skills of intermediate-levelplayers, and will act as a follow-upworkshop to Jennifer’s hosho workshopslast year. We will quickly review the basicsof hosho playing; however, emphasis willmainly be placed on learning to fit thehosho pattern with various mbira songs,specifically Nhemamusasa, Kariga Mombe,Muka Tiende and Mahororo. This classaims to give participants a better under-standing of the interactions between hoshoand mbira, and of the importance of hoshoin the mbira ensemble.Level: IntermediateClass limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Flashy Hosho TricksMusekiwa Chingodza #8 Sun. 12:30-2 pmExplore Musekiwa’s techniques for excitinghosho playing in this workshop forexperienced hosho players.Level: AdvancedClass limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning Shona LanguagePeter Masundire #2 Fri. 1-3pm

#9 Sun. 4:30-6 pmThe main objective of this workshop is toincrease appreciation of Zimbabwean musicby helping attendees get a basic understand-ing of the Shona language. The workshopwill cover basic structure, grammar andpronunciation to give the student someintroductory skills in Shona conversation.Level: IntroductoryClass limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.

Children Creating a Song onMarimbas and other AfricanInstrumentsFarai Gezi #3 Fri. 3:30-6:30 pmSee ‘Children & Family’ on page 8.

Mbongoro (Donkey) onMarimbas, Hosho, & NgomaFarai Gezi #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmSee ‘Children & Family’ on page 9.

Beginning Marimbafor ChildrenJaiaen Beck #2 Fri. 1-3 pmSee ‘Children & Family’ on page 8.

Marimba 101 for ChildrenAmy Stewart #1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 amSee ‘Children & Family’ on page 8.

Mallet TechniqueStephen Golovnin #5 Sat. 1-3 pmThis workshop covers how to approachmarimba with the intent of (a) not hurtingyourself and (b) obtaining the loudest andclearest sound with minimal effort.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 25Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning Marimba: ChigwayaChris Berry #5 Sat. 1-3 pmLearn Chris’ marimba arrangement of atwo phrase mbira piece called Chigwaya.Level: Introductory/BeginningClass Limit: 12Materials: Taping OK.

Beginning Marimba: TechniqueIntro & Tina SizinyoniFarai Gezi #6 Sat. 3:30-6 pmLearn about marimba key layouts anddevelop playing skills, especially playingand singing at the same time. Learn anNdebele song called Tina Sizinyoni thatmeans ‘we are birds.’Level: Introductory/BeginningClass Limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Instruments will be provided for all marimbaworkshops.

Introduction to MarimbaMichael Breez #3 Fri. 3:30-6:30 pmParticipants will be introduced to themarimba and beginning Shona musicalconcepts. The material presented is inspiredby the teachings of the late Dr. DumisaniMaraire. There will be a brief explanation ofthe history of marimba in the US and thenparticipants will explore the structure ofmusic played on marimba through thelearning of a very simple teaching piece.Level: IntroductoryClass Limit: 20Materials: Taping OK.


Marewa Rewa on Marimbasfor ChildrenClayton Gunguwo& James Mujuru #4 Sat. 9-10 amSee ‘Children & Family’ on page 9.

Beginning/IntermediateMarimba: Chiradza IISheree Seretse #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmStudents will learn the piece called ChiradzaII (also known as Maimbwe). The workshopwill include basic parts as well as developingthe structure of the piece.Level: Beginning/IntermediateClass Limit: 9Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning/IntermediateMarimba: Muti WambuyaMichael Breez #2 Fri. 1-3 pmStudents in this workshop will learn MutiWambuya, a composition by the late Dr.Dumisani Maraire.Level: Beginning/IntermediateClass Limit: 12Materials: Taping OK.

Beginning/IntermediateMarimba: RufaroSheree Seretse #9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmStudents will learn the piece Rufaro, an alltime Dumi favorite. This 4-section piece willexpose students to section changes in additionto extensive development on the lead part.Level: Beginning/IntermediateClass Limit: 9Materials: Audio taping OK.

Getting Serious with KapotsoStephen Golovnin #3 Fri. 3:30-6:30 pmIn this workshop Stephen will use Kapotsoto apply the principles of kukambira, calland response, and variations in the Dumistyle. He will address interactions betweenall the players, and how to make the musicflow and come alive for the musicians andthe audience. Students should already befamiliar with several parts to Kapotso.Level: IntermediatePrerequisite: Students should already befamiliar with several parts to Kapotso.Class Limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba:BabamudikiPaul Mataruse #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmThis is one of Paul Mataruse’s compositions.The song, based on jiti music of the Shonapeople, speaks of a young man who has toleave an uncle who raised him in order tobuild his own home. He is excited to bestarting out on his own, but sad because he isleaving the one person who took care of himas he grew up. This is a very energetic songwith wonderfully interlocking parts andmagnificent variations and developments.Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba:ChikombaPaul Mataruse #2 Fri. 1-3 pmPaul’s arrangement of a popular jiti songthat talks of two young lovers and the storyof their commitments, as well as thedifficulties in keeping those promises. Inthis workshop, participants will learn totraverse across the whole keyboard whileutilizing various mallet techniques few havebeen acquainted with so far.Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba:Chitima NditakureSydney Maratu #9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmLearn Sydney’s marimba arrangement ofChitima Nditakure, which means “train,carry me.” It is an imitation of the noises atrain makes as it moves. This is an old song,sung by people when they were travelling ontrains. It was recorded by a popular musician.Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba:MbakumbaGaradziva Chigamba #5 Sat. 1-3 pmLearn Garadziva’s marimba arrangement ofMbakumba, a traditional dance and song.Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba:Nzira re NzoChris Berry #9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmLearn Chris’ marimba arrangement ofNzira re Nzo, from mbira.Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba:Variations IMichael Breez #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmExplore the beginning variation concepts.Learn how to apply these concepts toseveral different parts on different pieces.Explore the concept of ‘basic pattern’ andhow to be certain that the basic pattern isnot inappropriately altered in the processof doing variations. The concept ofinteractive playing will be introduced.Level: IntermediatePrerequisite: Players must be able tocomfortably play all parts to Kapotso (alaDumi) as well as have a basic handle onChemwainyera, Mangwanani, and Zomba.Class Limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba:Variations IIMichael Breez #9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmBuild on the concepts introduced inMichael’s Variations I workshop, with morefocus on interactive playing. The instructorwill play the lead marimba in this workshop.Level: IntermediatePrerequisite: Beginning Variations I orinstructor approvalClass Limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Mbira-StyleMarimba: BukatiendeRandy McIntosh #6 Sat. 3:30-6:30 pmLearn Randy’s marimba arrangement of thetraditional piece Bukatiende. The class willfocus on how the parts fit with the hoshoand each other, as well as how parts weretranscribed from mbira and singing tomarimbas.Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 15Materials: Taping OK.


Advanced Marimba:Bangidza HuruChris Berry #6 Sat. 3:30-6:30 pmLearn Chris’ marimba arrangement of therhythmically challenging Bangidza Huru,complete with intro, bridge and ending.Level: AdvancedClass Limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Marimba:ChemutengurePaul Mataruse #3 Fri. 3:30-6:30 pmYou have heard this song countless times,but not like this. In this workshop you willlearn to play Chemutengure with specialemphasis on the story as it is told in thesong. Each part has its special place in the‘Chemutengure’ conversation as it happenedwhen European traders first came to Africa.You will learn to appreciate the historicalbasis of this song even as you play it.Level: AdvancedPrerequisite: Must know at least three partsto ChemutengureClass Limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Marimba:GandangaPaul Mataruse #6 Sat. 3:30-6:30 pmThis is Paul’s arrangement of a well-knownsong from the liberation war that led toZimbabwe’s independence in 1980. Thesong portrays the difficulties freedomfighters faced as they tried to fight the waras far away from the villages as possible,while also trying to maintain contact withthose same villagers for their material needs.Level: AdvancedClass Limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Marimba:NhemamusasaSydney Maratu #3 Fri. 3:30-6:30 pm,

#6 Sat. 3:30-6:30 pmLearn Sydney’s marimba arrangement of thetraditional mbira piece, Nhemamusasa. Focuson hearing the lines and how they interlock.Level: AdvancedClass Limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Marimba:Manhanga KutapiraPaul Mataruse #5 Sat. 1-3 pmLearn new parts and variations to thisexciting song everyone playing marimba inZimbabwe identifies with. We will learnbasic parts to the song as well as varioustechniques to develop the lead, tenor andbaritone, all under the guidance of the bassmarimba! Now the bass is actually leading,rather than following.Level: AdvancedClass Limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Marimba:Mwana waMamboPaul Mataruse #9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmA new composition by Paul Mataruse. Thissong is lively and uplifting, with complexlead lines and vibrant tenor parts. With music,the song says, one has all that one needs tolive like a king’s son. The song portrays thisthrough its playful tone and melody.Level: AdvancedClass Limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Marimba:Muka TiendeGaradziva Chigamba #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmLearn Garadziva’s marimba arrangement ofMuka Tiende, a traditional mbira piece.Level: AdvancedPrerequisite: At least 5-6 years playingmarimba, and comfortable with mbira stylemarimba.Class Limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Marimba:Nhemamusasa YekutangaRandy McIntosh #2 Fri. 1-3 pmLearn Randy’s marimba arrangement ofCosmas Magaya’s version of NhemamusasaYekutanga. Includes basic parts, variationsand responses.Level: AdvancedClass Limit: 10Materials: Taping OK.

Advanced Marimba:Nyama MusangoNathan Beck #5 Sat. 1-3 pmLearn Nathan’s arrangement of thetraditional mbira piece Nyama Musango.Level: AdvancedClass Limit: 7Materials: Taping OK.

Advanced Marimba:Sarura WakoGaradziva Chigamba #2 Fri. 1-3 pmLearn Garadziva’s marimba arrangement ofSarura Wako, a song for the Jerusalem dance.Sarura Wako means “choose who you love.”Level: AdvancedPrerequisite: At least 5-6 years playingmarimba.Class Limit: 12Materials: Audio taping OK.



Introduction to MbiraErica Azim #3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pmYour first mbira lesson! You will learn howto hold the instrument, listen to mbira,and basic concepts. Then learn thekushaura (lead) part to Kariga Mombe(‘Undefeatable’). If you are thinking aboutlearning mbira but have never tried it, thisworkshop is for you.Level: IntroductoryClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK. Instrumentswill be provided

Mbira Ear Training SingingErica Azim #8 Sun. 12:30-2 pmSee ‘Singing’ on page 17.

PLEASE NOTE: Mbira classes are for mbiradzaVadzimu unless specified. Nyunga nyungaand matepe mbira classes are listed at the endof the mbira category.


Beginning Mbira:Kariga MombeCosmas Magaya #2 Fri. 1-3 pmCosmas will teach the kushaura and, timepermitting, the kutsinhira to KarigaMombe, which means ‘one who knocksdown a cow.’Level: Introductory/BeginningClass limit: 10Materials: Instruments will be provided.Audio taping OK.

Beginning Mbira: MukatiendeCosmas Magaya #9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmCosmas will teach a simple but hauntinglybeautiful kushaura part to Mukatiende, aswell as the kutsinhira for those who areable. Mukatiende means, ‘Wake up andlet’s go!’Level: BeginningClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK. Instrumentswill be provided.

Beginning Mbira:Kari MuchipfuvaSydney Maratu #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmLearn Kari Muchipfuva - Sidney’s mbiradzaVadzimu arrangement of a matepembira piece that means ‘What is in yourheart.’ It teaches us to not keep things toourselves.Level: Beginning/IntermediateClass Limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Mbira:MahororoCosmas Magaya #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmMahororo is a song played at the beginningof a bira. It enables the intermediate playerto achieve a full and confident sound.Cosmas will teach kushaura and kutsinhiraand how to connect them. Time permit-ting, some variations and high lines will beadded.Level: IntermediateClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK. Instrumentswill be provided.

Intermediate/Advanced Mbira:Nhemamusasa KutsinhiraMusekiwa Chingodza #6 Sat. 3:30-5:30 pmExpand your knowledge of the songNhemamusasa with Musekiwa’s version ofthe kutsinhira part to the song. Thisversion can be played to accompany eitherthe standard kushaura line or the versionMusekiwa will teach at Zimfest.Level: Intermediate/AdvancedClass Limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate/AdvancedMbira: ChipembereNhimutimuForward Kwenda #3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pmLearn the kushaura part to this piece, ongandanga tuning, from Forward’s SvikiroCD. Kutsinhira will also be taught, if timepermits.Level: Intermediate/AdvancedPrerequisite: Experience playing gandangatuning.Class limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK. Instrumentswill be provided.

Intermediate/AdvancedMbira: DindingweAmbuya Beauler Dyoko #5 Sat. 1-3 pmLearn a traditional mbira piece withoriginal singing by Beauler. A dindingwe isa cheetah. This song is about enemies whodon’t want you to survive. They are givingyou clean teeth and laughing with you,while in their hearts they are rotten worms!Level: Intermediate/AdvancedClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate/AdvancedMbira: KabadzaAmbuya Beauler Dyoko #6 Sat. 3:30-5:30 pmLearn a traditional mbira piece withoriginal singing by Beauler. Kabadza meansyou must work hard plowing to get food -maize and potatoes - to survive. If youwork hard you will reap the benefits foryourself and your children.Level: Intermediate/AdvancedClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Mbira:NyamaropaCosmas Magaya #6 Sat. 3:30-5:30 pmCosmas will teach both kushaura andkutsinhira to this classic mbira song, andhow to connect them. If time permits, hewill add some high lines.Level: IntermediateClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Kutsinhira DevelopmentErica Azim #2 Fri. 1-3 pmUse the traditional piece Mukatiende (akaBukatiende, Mukai tiende) to explorevarious styles of kutsinhira parts.Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK. Instrumentswill be provided.

Mbira OrchestraChris Berry #8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pmToday in Zimbabwe, a few groups areutilizing an ‘mbira orchestra’ that includesup to 8 differently pitched and tunedmbiras. The resultant sound is full andexciting.Level: IntermediatePrerequisite: Ability to play at least tenmbira songsClass Limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Mbira:Nhemamusasa KushauraMusekiwa Chingodza #3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pmLearn the kushaura part to Musekiwa’sversion of Nhemamusasa. In addition tothe basic kushaura line, a high line will betaught, as well as other variations as timepermits. This version is very different thanthe standard Nhemamusasa, so those whoalready play Nhemamusasa are welcome!Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.




Intermediate/AdvancedMbira: Nyama MusangoForward Kwenda #5 Sat. 1-3 pmLearn a special version of this Shona mbiraclassic!Level: Intermediate/AdvancedPrerequisite: MUST already know NyamaMusango well.Class limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK. Instrumentswill be provided.

Mbira & Singing Touch-up/Review: Bukatiende, Unozofa,& TairevaAmbuya Beauler Dyoko #2 Fri. 1-3 pmGet help with tricky spots that havepresented themselves in the process ofworking with Beauler’s material from lastyear’s Zimfest and workshops. Promises tobe fun as people pair up on songs and playtogether with Beauler’s guidance andclarification on fine points of mbira andsinging.Level: Intermediate/AdvancedClass Limit: 20Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Mbira: RwakaendaNa MamboCosmas Magaya #5 Sat. 1-3 pmRwakaenda Na Mambo literally means thesong that went with the King. It is a songthat was played by Chaminuka’s mbiraplayers on their way to Matabeleland(Bulawayo), where Chaminuka was killed byLobengula: the king of the Matabele people.Level: AdvancedClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Mbira TechniqueChris Berry #1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 amLearn new and exciting mbira techniquescoming from Zimbabwe today. Learn basicplaying styles of Garikai Tirikoti andChristian Chidakwa.Level: Advanced; 5-8 years mbira experienceClass Limit: 15Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Mbira: MuroroCosmas Magaya #3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pmA muroro is an edible wild custard fruit,shaped like a heart or strawberry, which isready during January and February. Itgrows on a small little tree. This song isfrom the Nyamaropa family. It is playedwhen praying to the ancestors for assistanceof many kinds, such as to find a job, tobring peace to the home, for quickrecovery of a sick person, or to bring rainfor the crops. Like these requested blessingsthe muroro fruit is sweet and a wonderfulgift from the wild.Level: AdvancedClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning Nyunga NyungaMbiraMichael Breez #6 Sat. 3:30-5:30 pmStudents will learn a very simple nyunganyunga piece called Kukaiwa. Within thelearning of this piece, explore some basicShona musical concepts. The materialpresented is inspired by the teachings of thelate Dr. Dumisani Maraire, the composer ofKukaiwa. The focus will be on the instru-mental aspects of mbira playing.Level: Introductory/BeginningClass limit: 20Materials: Bring a high tuned Kwanongomastyle nyunga nyunga, or one that is tunedlike one, if possible. Audio taping OK.

Introduction to Matepe MbiraJoel Laviolette II #5 Sat. 1-3 pm

#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmLearn kushaura and kutsinhira parts to theKore Kore song Muchengedza Mutongathat Joel learned from Chaka Chawasarira.(This piece is the Kariga Mombe of matepembira.)Level: All levelsClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK. If anyone hasa matepe mbira, please bring it. Several willbe provided.

Introduction to Nyanga(Ngororombe) MusicJoel Laviolette II #6 Sat. 3:30-5:30 pm

#7 Sun. 9:45-11:15 amLearn the basics of playing nyangapanpipes in the style of the MaNyungwepeople of Mozambique. There is a lot ofbreathing involved and if you get tired orlight-headed, take a break. We probablywon’t have time for the dancing. (See page3 for additional background.)Level: Introductory/BeginningPrerequisite: Attendance at one of thenyanga presentations highly recommended.Class Limit: 30Materials: Taping OK.

Acoustics of MusicStephen Golovnin #6 Sat. 3:30-5:30pmStephen will present an introduction to theacoustical science of sound. He will discusswith attendees the fundamentals of soundproduction, tuning theory and the practicalphysics of musical instrument design.Differences and similarities betweenAfrican music and music from othercultures will be examined.Level: Open to allClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

How to help musicians inZimbabwe today!Sydney Maratu #1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 amWhat problems do musicians in Zimbabweface today? And what can people outsideZimbabwe do to help?Level: Open to allClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.Don’t forget:

Workshops and schedulesare subject to change.


Land Redistribution inZimbabwe: Why all the Fuss?Paul Mataruse #1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 amIn this workshop, we will discuss the issuessurrounding the land redistributioncontroversy in Zimbabwe. What isZimbabwe’s perception of the Westernworld’s influence on land redistributionprograms in Zimbabwe? What have theseprograms done to the government/mediarelations? How about the judiciary. We willlook at Zimbabwean cultural perceptionswith regards to land issues, and perhapsunderstand the persuasive power of owningone’s land within this cultural context andhow the government has used it, for betteror for worse, to exploit public opinion ofthe white farming community.Level: Open to allClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.

MaNyungwe Nyanga MusicJoel Laviolette II #1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 am

#4 Sat. 9-10 amWhat is nyanga/ngororombe music? Findout in this introductory presentation.Includes photos, audio field recordings,some stories, and a chance to play thenyanga panpipes yourself. This presenta-tion is strongly recommended before youtake the introduction to nyanga(ngororombe) music workshop. (See page 3for additional background.)Level: Open to allClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK, except notaping of field recordings.

Ndebele Culture and TraditionsLucky Moyo #3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pmLucky will talk about Ndebele society,history, culture, myths, worship, concept oftime and the role of music in their livesapart from it being entertainment. Whereare Ndebele traditions today and where arethey heading? Lucky will also talk of BlackUmfolosi’s role in all of this.Level: Open to allClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.

The Life and Times ofAmbuya Beauler DyokoAmbuya Beauler Dyokowith Peter Masundire #4 Sat. 9-10 amBeauler will talk about her life experienceas an mbira player, spirit-medium, andherbalist. Peter will be supporting her withtranslations.Level: Open to allClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.

Why Do We Play Mbira?Cosmas Magaya #1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 amCosmas will discuss the cultural and spiritualcontexts of mbira playing. Cosmas sees thismaterial as being particularly important forbeginning players to understand.Level: Open to allClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.

Zimbabwean Marimbas:Across Cultures and Skill LevelsFarai Gezi #5 Sat. 1-3 pmHow can Zimbabwean marimba music reachout to people of different cultural back-grounds and at the same time sustain themotivation of beginners as well as intermedi-ate and advanced players? This presentationwill consider various approaches to marimbaplaying with reference to the followingconcepts: a) cultural differences andattitudes; b) individual creativeness; c) theSpirit of wanting to be in the Band and theability to sustain and motivate each other; d)enabling music educators to integratemarimbas into their established institutions.Level: Open to allClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.

Preventing Physical InjuriesMary Ellen Garrett #8 Sun. 12:30-2 pmLearn playing techniques, warmups, andstretches to help you play marimba, hoshoor mbira without hurting your wrists orarms.Level: Open to allClass Limit: 20Materials: Audio taping OK.

Rural Life in Zimbabwe TodayCosmas Magaya& Jaiaen Beck #4 Sat. 9-10 amCosmas and Jaiaen will offer life experienceand research from the Nhimbe for Progressproject, and will share their insights intothe lives of those who originated thisincredible music. A slide show will likelyaccompany the presentation - showingways that Nhimbe for Progress is workingto improve the living conditions inZimbabwe, with the help of volunteers.Level: Open to allClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.

Social Commentary in ZimMusic: Songs of the StrugglePaul Mataruse #4 Sat. 9-10 amWe will discuss some popular songs playedon marimba in North America within theircultural context. Among others, we willfocus on cultural/social influences of suchsongs as Chemutengure, Yuwi Maiwe, IsuTauya Pano, Gandanga, etc. You willdefinitely have a different, richer, andmuch more fulfilling view of these songsafter this workshop, and this will affecthow you play and listen to them.Level: Open to allClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.

StorytellingFarai Gezi #1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 amFarai tells us a story about three old menwho found three Ngomas in the deepforests of Africa. The three men did notknow what they had found! Then suddenlythey heard a voice ........Level: Open to allClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.




Baya Wabaya SingingForward Kwenda(with Erica Azim) #4 Sat. 9-10 amLearn singing parts and handclapping tothis traditional song. Forward will accom-pany on mbira.Level: All levelsClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.

Chemutengure Singing (Youth)Jennifer Kyker #2 Fri. 1-3 pmSee ‘Children & Family’ on page 8.

Chemutengure SingingMusekiwa Chingodza #5 Sat. 1-3 pmLearn many beautiful and original lines tothe song Chemutengure, including aversion of the song to accompany mbiraand marimba arrangements. This is theversion of Chemutengure sung onMusekiwa and Jennifer’s CD.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

Gwindingwi SingingForward Kwenda(with Erica Azim) #1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 amGwindingwi means thick, dark forest inShona. Learn lead and response singing,and hand clapping, to this traditionalShona song used to ask the spirits forprotection when entering a dangerousforest.Level: All levelsClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.

Ingoma Ka Baba SingingLucky Moyo #5 Sat. 1-3 pmSing a Ndebele/Zulu song about keepingNdebele and Zulu vocal music alive.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 50Materials: Audio taping OK.

Singers Are Musicians TooJoanne DelCarpine #2 Fri. 1-2:30 pmStudents will learn singing lines to thembira piece Makudo, with an awareness ofthe beat in their bodies. Emphasis willinclude healthy vocal technique.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 20Materials: Taping OK.

Jiti Chununga SingingPortia Gwanzura #7 Sun. 9:45-11:15 amSing this Jiti song from the Mhondoro areaof the Mashonaland province.There maybe drumming and dancing too. JitiChinunga is used mainly by the youth, tocelebrate the arrival of a daughter-in-law,or at a wedding, and at ceremonies such asappeasing the ancestral sprits. The ruralyouth of Zimbabwe obviously want jiti stillso much hotter than the town folk, that todance, sing, clap and listen to jiti gives theexperience of a body and soul cleansing.Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

Zimbabwean Choral Singing,the Voice, and the BodyKelly Takunda Orphan #6 Sat. 3:30-5 pmStart with vocal warmups and vocal/bodypercussion. Dive into Shona and Ndebelechoral music. Be rhythmically challengedand have FUN!Level: IntermediateClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

Mbira & Singing Touch-up/Review: Bukatiende, Unozofa,& TairevaAmbuya Beauler Dyoko #2 Fri. 1-3 pmGet help with tricky spots that havepresented themselves in the process ofworking with Beauler’s material from lastyear’s Zimfest and workshops. Promises tobe fun as people pair up on songs and playtogether with Beauler’s guidance andclarification on fine points of mbira andsinging.Level: Intermediate/AdvancedClass Limit: 20Materials: Audio taping OK.

Mbira Ear Training SingingErica Azim #8 Sun. 12:30-2 pmLearn to hear mbira music in a Shona waythrough singing what the mbira is playing.Level: All levelsClass limit: 10Materials: Audio taping OK.

Mbira Singing: DandeChris Berry #2 Fri. 1-3 pmCome and sing Dande with Chris. Learnlines and harmonize together.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 50Materials: Audio taping OK.

Mbira Singing: DindingweAmbuya Beauler Dyoko #3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pm,

#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmA dindingwe is a cheetah. This song is aboutenemies who don’t want you to survive.They are giving you clean teeth andlaughing with you, while in their heartsthey are rotten worms! This is a traditionalpiece with original singing by Beauler.Level: All levelsClass Limit: UnlimitedMaterials: Audio taping OK.

Mbira Singing: KabadzaAmbuya Beauler Dyoko #8 Sun. 12:30-2 pmKabadza means you must work hardplowing to get food - maize and potatoes -to survive. If you work hard, you will reapthe benefits for yourself and your children.This is a traditional piece with originalsinging by Beauler.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 30Materials: Audio taping OK.

Shosholoza SingingLucky Moyo #9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pmSing a Ndebele/Zulu song about the steamengine that used to take people to go andwork in the gold mines.Level: All levelsClass Limit: 50Materials: Audio taping OK.




Erica Azim fell in love with Shona mbiramusic when she first heard it at the age of 16. In1974 she became one of the first Americans tostudy mbira in Zimbabwe. She has performed allover the US and in Zimbabwe. Her third mbiraCD has recently been released. Erica is particu-larly adept at making mbira music accessible toAmerican audiences. Currently she teaches mbiraat her internationally-attended camps at herhome in Berkeley, California and in workshopsthroughout the US.

Jaiaen Beck was introduced to Zimbabweanmusic by Dumi Maraire, through an interest inShona spirituality. Since 1990 she has studiedwith several Zimbabwean and North Americanteachers to learn marimba, mbira and vocals.Rufaro School of Marimba provided two yearsof teacher training. She has taught classes of allages for eight years. Her passion is networkingwith people seeking to join others in a commoncause.

Nathan Beck has studied Shona music sincethe early 1990s, including extensive study inZimbabwe with Cosmas Magaya, GarikayiTirikot and the Chigamba family. Nathan hasbeen a member of Boka Marimba for many years.He has taught at Zimfest and at Camp Tumbuka,as well as in Portland area schools. His areas ofexpertise include mbira, marimba and hosho.

Chris Berry has been studying Africandrumming since 1984, and has been studyingand playing mbira and marimba since 1989.Chris has performed at several international tourssince 1991, and has been teaching since 1988 - inuniversities, schools and communities in fivecountries.

Michael Breez, teacher, performer, directorand composer has dedicated 23 years to the studyof Shona music from Zimbabwe, Africa, mostlywith the guidance and support of his mentor, thelate Dr. Abraham Dumisani Maraire. Michaelcurrently teaches marimba to people of all agesthroughout the western US. Michael joins usfrom Bingen, Washington.

Garadziva Chigamba is a long-time memberof Mhembero, the Chigamba family dance andmbira ensemble. Son of the highly respectedGwenyambira Tute Chigamba, he has grown upin the traditions of Shona music and dance andhas been playing mbira for over twenty years.He has taught for over ten years and hastravelled extensively performing and teachingShona music. Garadziva has been playingmarimba for 15 years and is an arranger andcomposer as well.

Musekiwa Chingodza was born into a familyof great mbira players in Mwangara village,Murewa, Zimbabwe in 1970. He began playingmbira at the age of five and is self-taught.Through listening to other gwenyambira, or greatmbira players, he developed a strong attachmentto and love for mbira music. He says, “Our musicis both medicine and food, as mbira has thepower to heal and to provide for people. Mbirapleases both the living and the dead.” In 1991Musekiwa was a key member of the band Panjea,founded by Chris Berry. He composed the hitsong “Ganda” on Panjea’s Zimbabwean album.Currently Musekiwa teaches mbira at PrinceEdward School in Harare. He is an excellentsinger, dancer and drummer and plays bothmbira dzavadzimu and nyunga nyunga.

Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye has taught for theWashington State Arts Commission for over 20years, sharing her knowledge of music, song,dance, story-telling and children’s games. She hasperformed for the past 25 years either withSukutai Marimba and Dance Ensemble or withDumi and Minanzi Marimba Ensemble. Lorawas born and grew up in Zimbabwe. She nowlives in Seattle, where she has worked as arecreation specialist for the Seattle ParksDepartment for 23 years, mostly at LangstonHughes Cultural Arts Center.

Dabson Chitengedza, Robson Nyandoro,and Tom Nyandoro are members of Iwisa Musicand Dance Company, a Ndebele vocal and dancegroup that performs in Zimbabwe and tours theUS. In addition to performing, they have beenteaching Ndebele and Zulu dancing and singingfor the past 8 years in schools and town centers.Dabson and Robson live in Zimbabwe. Tommoved from Zimbabwe to Pennsylvania severalyears ago.

Carl Dean makes his home in Portland,Oregon where he has built over 150 marimbas inthe past 6 years. He has taught his skills in localschools and shared his knowledge of building atprevious Zimfests.

Joanne DelCarpine is a classically trainedsinger who received her Bachelor of Music degreefrom the University of Colorado. She has sung inclose to 20 languages and has studied drummingand dancing with master musicians from aroundthe world. Joanne teaches private voice lessonsand is currently offering world music singingclasses focusing on songs from Zimbabwe. Shehas studied Shona language and singing withSheasby Matiure, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko andGodswill Makombe. Currently she is the leadsinger in Kutandara.

Rujeko Dumbutshena was born and grew upamong the Shona people of Zimbabwe and has arich life steeped in the ancient music and dancetraditions of her people. In 1991 Rujeko leftZimbabwe, and since that time she has taughtclasses, lectured and performed nationally as wellas internationally. She is currently teaching Africandance at the University of New Mexico andperforming with Panjea as well as directing her owndance company: The Blue Tribe Dance Company.

Ambuya Beauler Dyoko is one of the bestknown female mbira players and singers inZimbabwe. She has performed with Mhuri yekwaRwizi/Soul of Mbira groups and her own bandfor many years in Zimbabwe and throughout theworld. She and her 10-member band have madeseveral recordings.

Irene Franco has been studying African musicsince 1983. She has been performing and teachingfor the past ten years. Irene’s diverse musicalbackground includes the following styles: Brazilian,Latin, Shona, Yoruba, New Orleans, gumbootand body percussion. She has recently returnedfrom a four month study trip to Zimbabwe.

Mary Ellen Garrett lives near Boulder,Colorado and performs with Chimanimani. Shehas studied with Sheree Seretse, Claire Jones,Stephen Golovnin, Chris Berry, and Erica Azim,and has taken workshops from Chris Mhlanga,Forward Kwenda, and Cosmas Magaya. MaryEllen started learning marimba in 1989, andmbira and hosho in 1990. She began teaching in1991 and has taught both private lessons andgroup classes to students ranging from gradeschool age through adult. Mary Ellen hasexpertise in injury prevention and a deep love forhosho and mbira.

Farai Gezi is a graduate of the KwanongomaCollege of African Music and has taught bothAfrican and European music for 19 years. He iscurrently a music teacher at Groombridge Schooland at the German School in Harare. He runs abackyard marimba workshop which is verypopular with visiting marimba players. He alsoruns the Harare Marimba Ensemble. He hasmany years’ experience in teaching both childrenand adults. Uncle Farai teaches the building andplaying of marimbas, nyunga nyunga mbira, andhelps new marimba groups as they form. He alsoplays guitar, flute, and ngoma (drum).

Stephen Golovnin has been playing marimbaand mbira “for awhile.” Major teaching influencescame from Dumisani Maraire and Erica Azim. Abit of a renegade, Stephen adheres to the faiththat music will find its purest expression throughan open heart and open mind.

Workshop Teachers/Presenters


Clayton Gunguwo teaches marimba,drumming, and hosho at Savannah Arts Centrein Mbare, Harare. His main focus is workingwith children. As a member of SavannahJammin’, Clayton taught and performed atZimfest 2000 and toured the US.

Portia Gwanzura formed Hohodza in 1992,an outfit of traditional dancers and singers withan initial 12 members, mostly young peoplefrom Highfields, Harare. The group has evolvedover the years into an electric band and dancetroupe that has toured Africa and Europe. Asmanager/performer, Portia has helped to makeHohodza a household name with more thanthree CDs to their credit.

Forward Kwenda is one of the mostrespected mbira performers in Zimbabwe. Hewas given the name “Forward” because of hiscuriosity and enthusiastic involvement in manyactivities. At the age of 14, Forward borrowedan mbira, and with no teacher other thanoccasional radio programs, began to play on hisown. He later formed his own mbira group andbegan recording and performing. He wasinformed by powerful rain-making spirits thathe was to devote his life to playing mbira fortheir ceremonies. Forward has receivedinternational acclaim for the virtuosity,soulfulness, and unprecedented range ofmelodic and rhythmic improvisation of hisplaying.

Jennifer Kyker began to play Shonamarimba at age ten and mbira at age 14.Jennifer has performed with various artists bothin Zimbabwe and in the US, including TuteChigamba and Mhembero, Thomas Mapfumoand the Blacks Unlimited, and Chris Berry andPanjea. She and Musekiwa Chingodza haverecently released the new CD entitled “Tsunga.”

Joel Laviolette II has studied mbira since1995, including two years in Zimbabwe wherehe primarily studied with Newton Gwara (kore-kore style) and Chaka Chawasarira (matepe).He has also been making field recordings ofnumerous types of mbira as well as otherinstruments such as nyanga, and has justfounded Mhumhi Records. Joel has taughtmusic for over 10 years, and has performed withmany groups including Wagogo, Jaka, andNheravauya Mbira Group.

Cosmas Magaya has been an avid student ofmbira dzaVadzimu from the time he was eight,when he “pinched” his cousin’s instrument forsurreptitious study. He is a master of theinstrument, having studied with many greatplayers. He has performed with the renownedMhuri yekwa Rwizi mbira group for 25 years,participating with them in concert tours ofEurope and the US. He was instrumental in thewriting of Paul Berliner’s “The Soul of Mbira.”

A patient and articulate teacher, he especiallyenjoys teaching beginners. Cosmas experiencedboth Christian and traditional culture as hegrew up. His parents were married in theRoman Catholic Church, and his father is arenowned n’anga, or traditional healer, as well asa cultural expert, consulted by people from allwalks of life.

Scott Mast has been studying variousAfrican drumming styles for over ten years, withan emphasis on rhythms of Zimbabwe for thepast few years. Following an apprenticeship withChris Berry and Rujeko Dumbutshena, hespent time in Zimbabwe refining his skills.Scott currently resides in Boulder, Colorado,where he teaches weekly drum classes emphasiz-ing rhythms of Zimbabwe and Cuba.

Peter Masundire grew up in Zimbabwe andhas been giving individual tutorials in Shonalanguage in Seattle since 1998. His lessons arebased on the Zezuru dialect of the Shonalanguage.

Paul Mataruse is from Zimbabwe, but hehas been living and studying in North Americafor the past five years. Paul’s family lives inHarare but is originally from Bikita, in thesouth eastern province of Masvingo. Currentlyhe is studying chemistry and economics atGonzaga University in Spokane. Paul has beenplaying marimba for 15 years, and this is hisfifth appearance at Zimfest. He has taught inschools in and around the Mashonaland WestProvince of Zimbabwe as well as in primaryschools in Harare.

Randy McIntosh is Kutandara Center’sMusic Director. He comes to us from Colorado,where he graduated from Colorado StateUniversity with a degree in music, and from theUniv. of Co. with a master’s degree in musiccomposition. Randy’s love of Zimbabweanmusic inspires him to write and arrange his ownShona-style compositions. Randy has taught atUniversity-level as well as directed a worldmusic ensemble. In addition to his KutandaraCenter classes, Randy is also teaching Zimba-bwean-style music at the Colorado Academyand the Denver School of the Arts. He iscurrently directing Kutandara, and co-directingthe Shamwari Youth Marimba Ensemble andMusangano.

Lucky Moyo is a world-class performer withBlack Umfolosi, a Zimbabwean a capella vocaland dance group which tours worldwide. Forthe past 18 years, Lucky has been performingand teaching Ndebele, Kalanga, and Suthuchoral music, dance, and related arts. Hecurrently lives in Cambridge, England, where heis a student. Lucky performed with BlackUmfolosi at Zimfest 1997 in Victoria, and we arevery glad to have him back, this time to teach.

James Mujuru began playing mbira at age 7.He learned by playing with his father EphatMujuru, and uncles Samuel, Fungai, andFradreck Mujuru. For the past several years, hehas been performing with his father at concertvenues in Zimbabwe. James also directed andperformed with a marimba band at a resort for ayear, and plays hosho and drums as well.

Charles Mzite is a member of MhemberoDance Troupe, which is led by Irene Chigamba.Irene trained Charles in traditional dance.Mhembero has performed at different statefunctions in Zimbabwe, as well as at theVancouver Children’s Festival, Wasshoi2000 inJapan, and at the OAU summit in Libya.

Kelly Takunda Orphan is a native to theSan Francisco Bay Area. As a vocalist, percus-sionist and songwriter, she has performed bothhere and abroad with various African/WorldMusic groups, such as Babatunde Olatunji andAfrican Rain, Mhembero Dance Company andthe University of Zimbabwe Choir. After heryear abroad studying at the University ofZimbabwe (1994), Kelly served as Co-Directorof San Jose State University’s World MusicChoir (1995-99). She is the artistic director ofMutama, a vocal/percussion ensemble, andperforms and tours with Keith Terry’sCrosspulse, an internationally renownedpercussion ensemble. Kelly recently returnedfrom a month-long musical journey back toZimbabwe, where she played lots of mbira andngoma, sang and danced with the Chigambafamily.

Sheree Seretse began studying withDumisani Maraire in 1970, began performingwith him in 1971, and teaching with him in1973. She has been teaching at the LangstonHughes Cultural Arts Center in Seattle since1978, where her marimba class developed into aprofessional group later know as SukutaiMarimba Ensemble. Currently she performswith Anzanga, which she founded in 1986.Sheree teaches classes on marimba, mbira,ngoma, dance and African children’s games, andlectures on Shona music at Langston Hughesand around the country.

Amy Stewart is Kutandara Center’s ProgramDirector. She spent the last five years studyingmbira dzavadzimu, and African drumming withmany master teachers, both from Zimbabweand the US. A western music student since age7, Amy has spent much of her professionalcareer teaching music and environmentaleducation to children of all ages. Three yearsago she began teaching youth marimba classes.She currently performs with Kutandara and co-directs the Shamwari Youth Ensemble andMusangano.


Accommodations during this year’s festival are available in theresidence halls on the CSUMB campus. If you stay in the dormito-ries on-site, you can relax and enjoy three days of wonderfulZimbabwean music without having to leave.

Accommodations: The dorms are located within a 5-minutewalk from all Zimfest activities. Both single and double occupancyrooms are available. Each room has an attached private bathroom.The cost for rooms is $65 per night for a single room, or $100 pernight for a double room ($50 per person). Housing is available asearly as Wednesday evening. REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE ISREQUIRED AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 18.

Meals: Three meals per day are included in the price of theroom. Meals start with lunch on your arrival day and end withbreakfast on your departure day. You will receive a meal card whenyou check into your room. There will be no monetary adjustmentsfor missed meals. People not staying in the dorms can eat oncampus only if they buy a meal card in advance. With advanceregistration, meals are available on campus from Thursday lunchthrough Monday breakfast. Meals will be served buffet style in thecafeteria located near the dorms. Vegetarian foods will be available.A Zimbabwean Dinner on Saturday night will be offered for mealcard users instead of the dinner in the cafeteria. FOR ALL MEALSON CAMPUS, REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE IS RE-QUIRED AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 18.

Zimbabwean Dinner: There will be a Zimbabwean Dinner onSaturday night. Due to CSUMB’s exclusive food-service contract, wewill provide Zimbabwean recipes to their chefs. We would havepreferred to have some of our Zimbabwean friends at least assist them,but this is not possible. Despite that, we think the dinner will

Accommodations & Mealsprobably be good, and also provide a nice social occasion. Registrationin advance is required, as with all meals at Zimfest this year.

Registering for Housing and Meals: Please complete theCSUMB Housing Reservations form (on the reverse of the Zimfest2001 Registration Form) and return it with your payment.REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE IS REQUIRED AND MUSTBE RECEIVED BY JUNE 18.

Check-in/Check-out: Upon checking in, attendees will be askedto sign individual housing contracts and will be issued a key, a mealcard, and a parking permit (if needed). There will be a $75 chargefor any lost key and a $20 charge for any lost meal card. Checkouttime is noon.

Parking: Parking permits are included in the price of the room.For those attendees NOT staying in the residence halls, parkingpermits can be obtained at campus parking lots for $1.50 per day.Vehicles not visibly displaying a parking permit are subject toticketing and/or towing. This is enforced!

Camping, Hotels and Motels Nearby: There are other places tostay a 15 or 20 minute drive away. Hotel and motel prices aretypically higher than the dorm prices. This is a coastal resort area,so campsites will fill up. Most campgrounds in the area are first-come first-served and cannot be reserved in advance. Sorry we don’thave more-specific information. You will need to make your ownarrangements for anything other than the on-site accommodations.

Restaurants and Stores Nearby: There are very few businessesnearby. Except for a Burger King on the edge of campus, thenearest off-campus place to buy food is a 15-minute drive away.

Questions: If you have any questions about housing or meals,please email [email protected].

2001 Zimbabwean Music Festival - Payment VoucherUse this form if you want to register online. Mail this form with your payment before you register online at www.zimfest.org (See

page 2 for more information). Use a separate payment voucher and write a separate check for each participant. (Credit cards notaccepted.) Make check or money order payable to “Zimfest 2001.”

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TravelSeaside is located a few miles north of Monterey on Highway 1.

Monterey Peninsula Airport is served by American Airlines,America West, and United. Major airports in the area are in SanJose, San Francisco, and Oakland. CSUMB is 60 miles south ofSan Jose via Highway 101, or 100 miles south of San Francisco viaHighway 1 or 101. Driving directions will be included with yourregistration confirmation.

The Monterey Bay area is beautiful, and we will mention just afew of its many attractions. Monterey Bay Aquarium is well wortha visit. You may want to stroll through the cute upscale town ofCarmel. And if you have a day or three before or after the festival,the rugged Big Sur coast is wonderful, and only an hour south. Fortourist information, including many hotels and campgrounds, seewww.monterey.com or www.gomonterey.com.

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Zimfest 2001 Registration FormPLEASE NOTE: One workshop participant per registration form.

See the Registration Directions on page 2. This includes important information about workshop credit and refund policy.

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Fax: ________________________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________

Band you play in (if you are performing at Zimfest): __________________________________________________________________

Please mark TWO choices for each time slot in which you want to attend a workshop.Workshop Title Teacher # of Hours

Fri. #1 Choice 1 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Fri. #1 Choice 2 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Fri. #2 Choice 1 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Fri. #2 Choice 2 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Fri. #3 Choice 1 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Fri. #3 Choice 2 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sat. #4 Choice 1 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sat. #4 Choice 2 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sat. #5 Choice 1 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sat. #5 Choice 2 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sat. #6 Choice 1 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sat. #6 Choice 2 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sun. #7 Choice 1 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sun. #7 Choice 2 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sun. #8 Choice 1 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sun. #8 Choice 2 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sun. #9 Choice 1 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

Sun. #9 Choice 2 ___________________________________________________ _____________________________ _______

1. Workshop Hours: Total number of Choice 1 Workshop hours = _______

2. Workshop Fees: # of Choice 1 Workshop hours (from line 1. above) _________ x $12 per hour = $ _______

3. Concert tickets (ages 13 and older): # of “3 concert” ticket packages _________________x $30 = $ _______

# of tickets for Friday night only _________________x $12 = $ _______

# of tickets for Saturday night only _________________x $12 = $ _______

# of tickets for Sunday night only _________________x $12 = $ _______

4. Concert tickets (ages 6-12): # of “3 concert” ticket packages _________________x $15 = $ _______

# of tickets for Friday night only __________________x $6 = $ _______

# of tickets for Saturday night only __________________x $6 = $ _______

# of tickets for Sunday night only __________________x $6 = $ _______

5. Concert tickets for performers: # of “3 concert” ticket packages _________________x $12 = $ _______

6. Housing cost (from form on other side): $ _______

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED (in U.S. funds) = $ _______

Send check or money order made payable to “Zimfest 2001.” (Credit cards not accepted.)Please send one check per person; this will immensely help our bookkeeping. Thank you!

MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION FORMwith your check or money order to:2001 Zimbabwean Music Festival

P.O. Box 7880, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, USAContinued on back


Child care:❑ Please send me information about child care (see page 4).

Volunteering:In what way would you like to participate in making this asuccessful festival?❑ Festival set up (Thurs.) ❑ Festival tear down (Mon.)❑ Instrument moving ❑ Workshop helper❑ Ticket sales/ticket-taking ❑ Decorations❑ Performance security ❑ Registration❑ Performance clean-up ❑ Official festival “go-fer”

*Children 7 and under:For each workshop for which a child aged 7 or under is registering, please indicate below the name of the adult who is registering to attendwith that child. This will ensure that the child is not placed without the accompanying adult. Where applicable, please include the names ofother family members registering for these workshops. We will make every effort to place all family members who want to take a workshoptogether into the same workshop. However, we can only guarantee one adult per child registering.

Workshop: _____________________________________ Child: __________________ Adult: _____________________________

Other family members ________________________________________________________________________________





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CSUMB Housing ReservationsIf you would like on-campus housing, please fill out the following form and mail it in with your Zimfest Workshop registration (see page

20 for housing information). If double occupancy is requested, and you desire to pay for the room and Zimfest classes together, please fillout Name (1) and Name (2). If double occupancy is requested and your roommate will pay separately, please fill out only Name (1), butinclude your roommate’s name on Desired Roommate line. Please print clearly.

Last Name (1): _________________________________________ First Name (1): ________________________________________

Last Name (2): _________________________________________ First Name (2): ________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________________ Country ___________________________________________

Phone #: ______________________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________

Desired Roommate: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

(Your chances of being coupled with your desired roommate is increased if BOTH of you write each other’s names here).

WED THU FRI SAT SUN Total

Single Occupancy, $65/night ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ $ ______

Double Occupancy, $50/night per person ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ $ ______

TOTAL HOUSING COST (enter on line 6. of Zimfest 2001 Registration Form on other side) : $ ______Housing is not guaranteed if we receive your request after June 18th, so please be prompt in sending payment.

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