Beginning Mbira: Nyunga Nyunga
Michael Breez
#4 Sat. 9:00-10:00
In this workshop students will learn a very simple nyunga nyunga piece called Kukaiwa (“to be bothered”) composed by Dumisani Maraire. While learning this piece, students will explore some of the basic Shona musical concepts as passed down by Dumi.
Level: Introductory
Limit: 20
Materials: Bring nyunga nyunga mbira. Audio/video taping OK.

Introduction to Matepe Music
Joel Laviolette
#5 Sat. 1:00-2:30
Learn kushaura and kutsinhira parts to the Kore Kore song Muchengedza Mutonga that Joel learned from Chaka Chawasarira. This piece is the Karigamombe of matepe mbira.
Level: Introductory
Limit: 10
Materials: Bring matepe if have one. Audio/video taping OK.

Karigamombe for Families
Cosmas Magaya
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30
Cosmas will teach the kushaura and, time permitting, the kutsinhira to Karigamombe, which means “one who knocks down a cow.” Parents and children are encouraged to both register and learn to play the mbira together.
Level: Introductory; ages 8 and up
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping OK.

Introduction to Mbira
Erica Azim
#2 Fri. 1:00-3:00
Your first mbira lesson! You will learn how to hold the instrument, listen to mbira, and basic concepts. Then learn the traditional piece Karigamombe (“Undefeatable”). If you are thinking about learning mbira but have never tried it, this workshop is for you.
Level: Introductory
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping recommended.

Introductory Mbira
Cosmas Magaya
#2 Fri. 1:00-3:00
Cosmas will teach the kushaura and, if time allows, the kutsinhira to the song Karigamombe, which means “one who knocks down a cow.”
Level: Introductory
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping OK.

Beginners Mbira: Karigamombe
Godfrey Banda
#8 Sun. 12:30-2:30
This workshop will focus on the instrumental aspects of Karigamombe, working on both kushaura and kutsinhira as time allows. The emphasis will be on playing by ear and hearing in a traditional way. We will also discuss the history of mbira and how it models the Shona way of life: as all social relationships are bonded and regulated through music, a personal relationship is created between player and mbira.
Level: Introductory/Beginning
Limit: 8
Materials: Bring your own mbira if possible.

Beginning Mbira: Shumba
Forward Kwenda
#5 Sat. 1:00-3:00
Shumba, which means “Lion” or “Lion Spirit,” is a staple of the mbira repertoire.
Level: Beginning
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping recommended.
Prerequisite: Must know several mbira songs.

Mbira: Mukatiende
Cosmas Magaya
#7 Sun. 9:45-11:15
Mukatiende means “Wake up, let’s go!” Cosmas will teach kushaura and kutsinhira parts as time allows.
Level: Beginning
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping OK.

Mbira: Nhimutimu
Cosmas Magaya
#5 Sat. 1:00-3:00
Both kushaura and kutsinhira will be taught for Nhimutimu, time permitting.
Level: Beginning
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping OK.

Beginners Mbira: Nhemamusasa
Godfrey Banda
#3 Fri. 3:30-6:00
#6 Sat. 3:30-6:00
This class will focus on the instrumental aspects of Nhemamusasa, working on both kushaura and kutsinhira as time allows. The emphasis will be on playing by ear and hearing in a traditional way. We will also discuss the history of mbira and how it models the Shona way of life: as all social relationships are bonded and regulated through music, a personal relationship is created between player and mbira.
Level: Beginning
Limit: 8
Materials: Bring your own mbira.
Prerequisite: Know at least one part of Nhemamusasa.

Karanda — Korekore Jiti Mbira Song
Beauler Dyoko
#5 Sat. 1:00-3:00
Beauler will teach this Korekore jiti song on mbira about a person with no fixed abode.
Level: Beginning/Intermediate
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided.

Gandanga Mbira: Dzauya Mombe
Forward Kwenda
#3 Fri. 3:30-6:30
Learn kushaura, kutsinhira, and singing to “The cattle have come.” This song is sung after cattle have been paid to compensate an ngozi (aggrieved spirit).
Level: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping recommended.
Prerequisite: Experience playing several songs in gandanga tuning.

Intermediate Mbira: Mbirimo
Joel Laviolette
#3 Fri. 3:30-5:30
This is a very funky Kore-Kore style mbira piece taught to me by Newton Gwara. It is the same song as “Zvichapera seiko?” as played by Forward Kwenda, but played on nyamaropa-tuned mbira. We will learn kushaura and, if time permits, kutsinhira and singing. Let's play some funky mbira!
Level: Intermediate
Limit: 10
Materials: Audio taping OK. Bring mbiras if you have them.
Prerequisite: This is a fast song, so participants should be able to play fast.

Nyamaropa Mbira
Cosmas Magaya
#6 Sat. 3:30-5:30
Kushaura and kutsinhira will be taught, time permitting. The title of this song literally means “meat and blood” (to obtain the meat, you must first see the blood).
Level: Intermediate
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Mbira: Nyamaropa YeVaNhowe
Erica Azim
#8 Sun. 12:30-2:30
Learn “Mr. Nhowe’s version of Nyamaropa,” a beautiful song played by the Mujuru family. Both kushaura and kutsinhira will be taught, in nyamaropa tuning.
Level: Intermediate
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping recommended.
Prerequisite: Must know at least one version of Nyamaropa.

Intermediate Mbira: Mukai Tiende
Forward Kwenda
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30
This workshop will introduce special variations on Mukai Tiende (aka Mukatiende, Bukatiende) to those who already know the basic kushaura and kutsinhira parts. The piece means “Wake up, let’s go.”
Level: Intermediate
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping recommended.
Prerequisite: Know at least one kushaura and one kutsinhira part for this piece.

Todzungaira for Mbira: Kushaura
Musekiwa Chingodza
#5 Sat. 1:00-3:00
This workshop will introduce the kushaura part for the song Todzungaira, played in gandanga tuning. We will learn the basic pattern and high lines, and will also cover how the part fits in with the hosho.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Limit: 15
Materials: Bring gandanga mbira if possible. Audio taping OK.
Prerequisite: Participants must have played mbira for at least 5 years and should feel comfortable with a variety of kushaura parts.

Todzungaira for Mbira: Kutsinhira
Musekiwa Chingodza
#6 Sat. 3:30-5:30
In this workshop, we will cover the kutsinhira part for the song Todzungaira, played in gandanga tuning. In addition to learning the part itself, we will also cover how this part locks in with the kushaura part and the hosho.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Limit: 15
Materials: Bring gandanga mbira if possible. Audio taping OK.
Prerequisite: Participants must have played mbira for at least 5 years and be familiar and comfortable with playing kutsinhira parts whose bass notes emphasize the off-beat of the hosho pattern.

Advanced Mbira: Bangidza
Cosmas Magaya
#8 Sun. 12:30-2:30
Cosmas plays many beautiful variations of this piece. This workshop will teach the kushaura and kutsinhira parts.
Level: Advanced
Limit: 10
Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio taping OK.