A meeting spot for Zimbabwean music in the North Fork Valley of Western Colorado.
Zimbabwean Mbira (thumb piano) master Musekiwa Chingodza will be visiting Western Colorado. He will perform at Steve’s Guitars in Carbondale, Thursday May 17th 8:30pm, the n  appear at Revolution Brewing in Paonia, Friday May 18th at 6pm. He will also offer a series of classes over the weekend. Musekiwa will be teaching two days of …
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We are extremely fortunate to enjoy another visit from master mbira player and teacher, Cosmas Magaya. Cosmas Magaya will be teaching a series of classes in mbira, singing and shona culture. The class schedule is as follows – Friday October 7th – 7pm Saturday October 8th – 10am, 1pm, 3pm Sunday October 9th – 10am …
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Immerse yourself in the rich, soothing, polyrhythmic sounds of ancient Zimbabwe. Mbira music has been an integral part of Shona culture for thousands of years. Patience Chaitezvi, master mbira player, drummer, dancer and traditional culture expert, will visit Paonia to offer an inspiring day of events. Patience grew up in an mbira playing family, her …
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Jennifer Kyker has been playing Zimbabwean music since 1990. She lived and studied in Zimbabwe and performed with Chris Berry
ANNOUNCING A PERFORMANCE
We are happy to be hosting another visit from this high energy, Zimbabwean inspired Marimba band based out of Santa Fe. Here are the details: Trillium Marimba Blue Sage Center, Paonia — Saturday July 19th – 8 pm Saturday July 19th – Marimba Dance Party @ 8pm – $10-$15 (sliding scale), kids under 12 free! …
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ZIMBABWEAN GUEST ARTIST MUSEKIWA CHINGODZA Performance as hmerescarf.co.uk/burberry-cashmere-scarf”>Burberry Cashmere Scarf June 20th, Workshops June 21-22 June 20-22, 2008 Musekiwa Chingodza Mbira, Singing
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Chris Berry Schedule of Events October 2007 Chris will be in Hotchkiss, Colorado offering workshops in mbira, singing, drumming and dance. Saturday, October 27th Saturday classes will be held at the Yurt at Round Earth farm at 34830 Powell Mesa Rd. 11 am mixed level mbira (everyone welcome!) 1:30 pm mbira singing (everyone welcome!) 2:30 …
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Announcing a Special Appearance in Paonia by Zimbabwean Master Musicians Click the poster at left for a full size printable PDF download! Zimbabwean mbira masters Cosmas Magaya and Ambuya Beauler Dyoko will be visiting Paonia for a rare appearance at the Blue Sage Center on Friday September 14th. During their appearance they will discuss Zimbabwean …
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