Learn the basics of mbira-style hosho. This workshop is recommended for mbira and marimba players as well as their friends who want to join in with hosho. To truly feel mbira it is essential to learn hosho, the “heartbeat” of mbira music.

Do you have hosho phobia? Even if you’ve never touched a pair of hosho you can take this workshop. Students will learn three basic patterns that will allow them to play on virtually any marimba or mbira song.

Jenny will teach the basics of mbira-style hosho. This workshop is great for mbira and marimba players or others who want to learn how to play hosho. It is essential to learn hosho to really feel mbira, since hosho is the “heartbeat” of mbira music.

This workshop will focus on the Muchongoyo, Tsaba, and Minanzi/ Mbira hosho patterns. There will be special emphasis on three Minanzi/Mbira styles, including a crisp “square” style and a very slurred one. Ona will also discuss the hosho as well as matters of cultural importance.

If you are looking for technique tips, more confidence, and/or building a relationship with this instrument, you will enjoy Hosho 101. Let your hosho sing while you take this unique opportunity to expand your ensemble experience. Muchongoyo, Tsaba, and Mbira hosho will be explored.

Learn to play hosho with Mawungira Enharira’s amazing hosho player. Peacheson will focus on mbira-style basics for hosho novices.

This workshop will focus on techniques for basic hosho patterns that fit with mbira-style pieces as well as others.

This workshop is for students who would like to focus on hosho to accompany the mbira and is designed for those with some hosho experience. Learn mbira hosho with Peacheson, the backbone of Mawungira Enharira’s rhythm section.

Learn to develop rhythmic variations to mbira-style hosho from a master hosho player. After watching Tonderai play, you will agree with the designation!

Are you one of those really good hosho players? Want to take it up a notch? After this class, you will have a brand new appreciation of hosho! Tonderai plays all the funky hosho and body percussion rhythms in Mawungira Enharira’s live performances. Come see what the hoopla is all about.

Tonderai will teach some basic dance movements that can be done while playing hosho. The workshop will focus on the dances as well as some hosho variations that go with them.