Welcome to the web site for the tenth annual Zimbabwean Music Festival. The 2001 festival organizing committee is pleased to invite you to the first Zimfest held in California. The Zimbabwean Music Festival brings together an international community of students, teachers, performers, and fans of Zimbabwean music for an action-packed three-day gathering and celebration complete with concerts, workshops, presentations, and community conversations. Please join us and share the joys of Zimbabwean music and culture in Seaside, California on July 27, 28 and 29.

These Web Pages contain complete and final information about the 2001 festival. These Zimfest 2001 web pages include the entire Registration Guide (published April 25) and incorporate later developments and changes, including those published in the Festival Update (June 18).

	Zimfest 2001 Registration Guide (PDF file) published April 25, 2001
	Zimfest 2001 Festival Update (PDF file) published June 18, 2001
Some program changes occured after publication of these two documents
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Zimbabwean Guests
We are excited and amazed to welcome so many Zimbabwean guest teachers to our village for this year’s festival: Julia (Tsitsi) Chigamba, Musekiwa Chingodza, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, Farai Gezi, Forward Kwenda, and Cosmas Magaya, all of whom traveled from Zimbabwe; Lucky Moyo who came from Britain; and Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye, Rujeko Dumbutshena, and Peter Masundire who reside in North America.

“Beyond-Festival” Opportunities with Zimbabwean Guests
Most of the Zimbabwean artists are in the United States for an extended stay. They may be available for both teaching and performances in your local communities. Contact Zimfest if you’re interested and we will connect you with them.

About the Site
California State University, Monterey Bay is located in Seaside, on the central California coast, just north of the beautiful town of Monterey. The CSUMB campus provides excellent facilities for Zimfest concerts, workshops, the market, and other events, as well as housing and meals. All Zimfest activities are within close walking distance on the campus. Some photos are available on our web site. Summers in Seaside are usually cool and sometimes foggy. Average July temperatures are a high of 68°F and a low of 52°F. Remember to bring a warm jacket!

Festival Sponsors
Zimfest 2001 is sponsored with the generous support of California State University, Monterey Bay, and co-sponsored by KUSP radio, 88.9 FM, Santa Cruz.