Zimfest 2006 Update
June 29

We are excited that Garadziva Chigamba can join us at Zimfest this year, for his first trip to the U.S. He is offering two workshops, listed below, and is also available to teach during prefest.

One of Irene Chigamba’s mbira workshops has been changed, at her request. Those who were enrolled are still enrolled.

New Workshop Teacher

Garadziva Chigamba has been playing most of his life, having grown up in one of the most prestigious musical families of Zimbabwe. He has traveled and performed worldwide and now lives in British Columbia where he teaches marimba, mbira, drums, hosho, and dances in schools, and camps, and offers lessons privately. His band, Jambanja, plays many of his original compositions and recently recorded these on their first CD.

Workshop Changes

Session #3

Changed: Irene Chigamba’s Advanced Mbira: Nyuchi has been changed to Intermediate Mbira: Chipembere

Sessions #4 & #5

Added: Garadziva Chigamba’s Advanced Beginning Marimba: Chimwechangu 9:00-11:30 am

Session #6

Added: Garadziva Chigamba’s Intermediate Mbira: Mawuya Mawuya 3:00-5:00 pm

New or Changed Workshop Descriptions

Marimba

Adv. Beginning Marimba: Chimwechangu

Garadziva Chigamba

#4 & #5 Sat. 9:00–11:30

Garadziva will teach his composition, Chimwechangu, which means "my better half."

Level: Advanced Beginning

Limit: 8

Materials: Audio recording only.

Mbira

Intermediate Mbira: Chipembere

Irene Chigamba

#3 Fri. 3:00–5:00

Irene will teach Chipembere (“Rhinoceros”) in gandanga (also known as mavembe) tuning. Variations in sweet, high voices. Are you ready for Chipembere?

Level: Intermediate

Limit: 10

Materials: Mbiras will be provided. Audio recording only.

Intermediate Mbira: Mawuya Mawuya