Beginning mbira hosho
#3 Fri. 3:30–5:00
For those with little or no experience playing hosho, this workshop will cover basic hosho technique, including how to hold the hosho and move arms, wrists, and elbows for mbira style hosho. In this class, students will learn to understand and be able to produce the basic sound of mbira hosho, and more importantly, to develop an individual style of playing hosho comfortably. Our goal is to have everyone leave this class with confidence in their ability to play mbira hosho! In order to assist beginning students, we will cover a variety of techniques for practicing hosho with a group or at home once Zimfest is over.
Level: Introductory/Beginning
Limit: 15
Materials: Please bring hosho! Earplugs advised as well. Audio recording okay, video recording permitted at the end of class.
Jennifer Kyker began to play Shona marimba at age ten and mbira at age 14. Jennifer has performed with various artists both in Zimbabwe and in the US, including Tute Chigamba and Mhembero, Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited, and Chris Berry and Panjea. She and Musekiwa Chingodza are in the group Hungwe, and have released the CD entitled "Tsunga." She has been teaching hosho, singing, chipendani, mbira and marimba to all ages for nine years.
Introductory Level — Appropriate for those who have never touched the instrument through folks who have played less than one year.