Zimbabwe in the North Fork

Rujeko Chenzira & Heidi Alina
Hotchkiss Memorial Hall
March 17 & 18 2007

Click to download a printable PDF of the event poster, suitable for posting on your fridge.
Drum & Dance classes will be offered both days. Price before March 10th is $15/class, after March 10th the price is $18/class. Preregistration requested – space is limited. Please call 970-872-6004 for more information.

Rujeko Chenzira belongs to a family of musicians and healers from the Shona tribe of Zimbabwe. Her unique background and knowledge of both Western and African dance, music and culture provide the perfect platform for Rujeko to act as a bridge between the two cultures.

Heidi Alina, a native of Boulder CO, earned her degree in piano performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1990, winning top scholarships and graduating with honors/Heidi’s primary mentor and teacher in African music has been Chris Berry. Chris’ unique fusion of Zimbabwean and West African styles has been highly influential and is evident in Heidi’s own music.

We will be gathering to play mbira, learn new songs and enjoy a potluck dinner. Call for details.

All the details have been posted at the Panjea.org website – sign up by April 24th for the discounted rate.
Camp Tumbuka takes place at the Synergia Ranch in the heart of New Mexico and focuses on Marimba, Mbira, Song, Dance, and Drum of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. The goal is to create a community village atmosphere conducive to passing on the ancient beauty and wisdom of Shona culture.

Visit the Tumbuka Page at Panjea.org.

Tatenda Music Center will be bringing Garadziva Chigamba to Santa Fe from December 11-18th. Garadziva is son to Tute Chigamba, is a brilliant! marimba player, mbira stylie and with a knack at just a few marimbas. He also plays mbira, Chigamba family style, dance, song, hosho and drum.
Anyone interested in heading down for the weekend? Keep your calenders clear for some fun.