Chamutengure for Youth — Singing
Jennifer Kyker
#2 Fri. 1:00-2:00
We will learn Chamutengure, a popular traditional song in Zimbabwe. We will cover several different call-and-response parts which can be sung alone or to accompany the mbira. Additionally, we will discuss the meaning of these lyrics and the history of the song. Simple handclapping rhythms and hosho patterns will be taught to accompany the singing lines.
Level: All levels; ages 7 to 17
Limit: 15
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Singing and Rhythm Games with Young People
Kelly Orphan
#1 Fri. 10:15-11:15
#5 Sat. 1:00-2:00
Young people (ages 5-11), their parents, and their friends are all invited to have fun, sing songs, and play games from Zimbabwe and beyond.
Level: All levels; all ages
Limit: 15
Materials: Audio/video taping OK.

Songs and Games from Zimbabwe
Tsitsi Magaya
#6 Sat. 3:30-4:30
Tsitsi will teach songs and games she learned while growing up in Zimbabwe.
Level: All levels
Limit: 50
Materials: Audio/video taping OK.

Games and Folktales for Children
Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye
#4 Sat. 9:00-10:00
Play games and hear Shona folktales, called ngano, in this exciting workshop.
Level: All levels
Limit: 30
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Zimbabwean Children’s Games
Stella Mkarakate
#8 Sun. 12:30-1:30
Stella Mkarakate will share some Zimbabwean children’s games and stories from her childhood. These fun activities teach children to cooperate and communicate with one another. They are lessons for growing up to adulthood.
Level: All levels
Limit: 20

Children’s Singing Class
Beauler Dyoko
#7 Sun. 9:45-10:45
Ambuya (“Grandmother”) Beauler Dyoko will teach children’s songs, as she does with her own grandchildren.
Level: All levels
Limit: 20

Kid’s Bodymusic Gumboot Dance Class
Navaro Irene Franco
#5 Sat. 1:00-2:15
We will have fun in a circle doing basic gumboot dance moves, creating rhythms and polyrhythms with our bodies and our voices, and building a deep funky groove!
Level: Beginning
Limit: 15
Materials: Bring rubber boots or runners. Audio/video taping OK.

Karigamombe for Families
Cosmas Magaya
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30
See Mbira.

Introductory Marimba for Kids
Sheasby Matiure
#4 Sat. 9:00-10:00
Sheasby will teach an introductory marimba song to children age 8-12.
Level: Introductory; ages 8-12
Limit: 10
Materials: Audio/video taping OK.

Introductory Marimba for Families
Maggie Donahue
#5 Sat. 1:00-2:30
See Marimba.

Children’s Marimba: Manhanga Kutapira
Sheasby Matiure
#7 Sun. 9:45-11:15
Manhanga is a song that depicts the agricultural products of Zimbabwe. Literally, it means “Come and taste the sweetness of our pumpkins.”
Level: Beginning
Limit: 12
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Shona Crafts: Making a Mudzimu Bead Necklace
Beauler Dyoko
#3 Fri. 3:30-5:30
See Crafts.