Stories from Zimbabwe
Beauler Dyoko
#9 Sun. 4:30-5:30
Ambuya Beauler Dyoko is as fine a story teller as she is a singer and mbira player. She will relate some Zimbabwean stories, assisted by Tsitsi Magaya as needed for language interpretation.
Level: All levels
Limit: Unlimited

Ndebele Culture and Traditions
Lucky Moyo
#4 Sat. 9:00-10:00
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?
Level: All levels
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Shona Song and Story-Telling
Stella Mkarakate
#7 Sun. 9:45-10:45
I will share some of Shona culture with workshop participants by teaching a traditional Shona song. I will show how I learned traditional singing in relation to story-telling by demonstrating how the different rhythms are passed from the mother to the baby on her back.
Level: All levels
Limit: 20
Materials: Bring pen and paper. Audio/video taping OK.

Life of a Young Woman in Zimbabwe
Tsitsi Magaya
#4 Sat. 9:00-10:00
Tsitsi, daughter of Cosmas Magaya, will present her experiences growing up as a young Zimbabwean wishing to preserve and comply with cultural traditions while also trying to fit into modern-day Zimbabwe. She will also discuss the particular challenges faced by young women in the society. Participants are invited to ask questions and raise issues on which more clarity is needed.
Level: All levels
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Tsumo neMadimikira (Shona Proverbs)
Cosmas Magaya
#4 Sat. 9:00-10:00
This lecture/discussion will introduce some of the proverbs and parables of the Shona people and will shed light on their meanings.
Level: All levels
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Traditional Healing
Cosmas Magaya
#3 Fri. 3:30-4:30
Cosmas has often assisted his father Joshua, a highly respected traditional healer, in his work. He will relate some stories and basic concepts about traditional healing in Zimbabwe. Audience questions are welcomed!
Level: All levels
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

The Story of Chaminuka
Tsitsi Magaya
#1 Fri. 10:15-11:15
Chaminuka was a great spirit in Zimbabwean history. Tsitsi Magaya will relate some of the history of Chaminuka (as well as the mediums of Chaminuka), and discuss his importance to the Shona people.
Level: All levels
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping OK.

MaNyungwe Nyanga Music
Joel Laviolette
#6 Sat. 3:30-5:30
What is nyanga/ngororombe music? Find out in this introductory presentation. Includes photos, audio field recordings, stories, and a chance to play the nyanga panpipes yourself. It’s similar to last year’s class, but feel free to come again and learn different pipe parts!
Level: All levels
Limit: 50
Materials: Audio/video taping OK.

Clientelism and the Decline of Democracy in Zimbabwe
Paul Mataruse
#6 Sat. 3:30-5:00
I will share my thesis for my undergraduate research seminar in Politics and Development. The central theme of the workshop will be the decline of democracy in Zimbabwe as facilitated by the strengthening of patron-client relationships that have allowed corruption to be a central feature of how Zimbabwe is governed.
Level: All levels
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Bring notepad and pen. Audio/video taping OK.