MaNyungwe Nyanga Music
Joel Laviolette II
#1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 am
#4 Sat. 9-10 am
What is nyanga/ngororombe music? Find out in this introductory presentation. Includes photos, audio field recordings, some stories, and a chance to play the nyanga panpipes yourself. This presentation is strongly recommended before you take the introduction to nyanga (ngororombe) music workshop. (See Festival Notes for additional background.)
Level: Open to all
Class Limit: 30
Materials: Audio taping OK, except no taping of field recordings.

Marimbas in Zimbabwe: History and the Current Scene
Claire Jones
#1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 am
Claire will provide a brief overview of the history of the modern Zimbabwean marimbas, from their introduction at the Kwanongoma College of Music in the early 60’s to the current state of marimbas in Harare in 2000.
Level: Open to all
Class Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Ndebele Culture and Traditions
Lucky Moyo
#3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pm
Lucky will talk about Ndebele society, history, culture, myths, worship, concept of time and the role of music in their lives apart from it being entertainment. Where are Ndebele traditions today and where are they heading? Lucky will also talk of Black Umfolosi’s role in all of this.
Level: Open to all
Class Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Preventing Physical Injuries
Mary Ellen Garrett
#8 Sun. 12:30-2 pm
Learn playing techniques, warmups, and stretches to help you play marimba, hosho or mbira without hurting your wrists or arms.
Level: Open to all
Class Limit: 20
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Rural Life in Zimbabwe Today
Cosmas Magaya & Jaiaen Beck
#4 Sat. 9-10 am
Cosmas and Jaiaen will offer life experience and research from the Nhimbe for Progress project, and will share their insights into the lives of those who originated this incredible music. A slide show will likely accompany the presentation - showing ways that Nhimbe for Progress is working to improve the living conditions in Zimbabwe, with the help of volunteers.
Level: Open to all
Class Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Storytelling
Farai Gezi
#1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 am
Farai tells us a story about three old men who found three Ngomas in the deep forests of Africa. The three men did not know what they had found! Then suddenly they heard a voice ........
Level: Open to all
Class Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

The Life and Times of Ambuya Beauler Dyoko
Ambuya Beauler Dyoko with Peter Masundire
#4 Sat. 9-10 am
Beauler will talk about her life experience as an mbira player, spirit-medium, and herbalist. Peter will be supporting her with translations.
Level: Open to all
Class Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Why Do We Play Mbira?
Cosmas Magaya
#1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 am
Cosmas will discuss the cultural and spiritual contexts of mbira playing. Cosmas sees this material as being particularly important for beginning players to understand.
Level: Open to all
Class Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Zimbabwean Marimbas: Across Cultures and Skill Levels
Farai Gezi
#5 Sat. 1-3 pm
How can Zimbabwean marimba music reach out to people of different cultural backgrounds and at the same time sustain the motivation of beginners as well as intermediate and advanced players? This presentation will consider various approaches to marimba playing with reference to the following concepts: a) cultural differences and attitudes; b) individual creativeness; c) the Spirit of wanting to be in the Band and the ability to sustain and motivate each other; d) enabling music educators to integrate marimbas into their established institutions.
Level: Open to all
Class Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.