Zimbabwe in the North Fork

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Great drumming, dancing, mbira, marimba… trees and mountain air.

Chris Berry will be visiting Western Colorado on May 4th, 5th & 6th. Please join us for a weekend of performance, storytelling, drumming, dance and mbira classes.

On Friday May 4th, Chris will appear on KVNF’s friday noon music program “talkin’ music”. Later that evening Chris will tell stories, and perform on the mbira at the Blue Sage Center in Paonia.

On Saturday and Sunday, May 5th & Sunday 6th, Chris will be offering Drum, Dance classes at Memorial Hall (1st & Main) in Hotchkiss. Chris is well known for his masterful drum classes, and those who have had a chance to dance with Chris know his style and energy are exceptional. Mbira classes will also be offered each day, please call for details if you are interested in attending the mbira classes.
Click the poster at right for a larger version, or download the printable PDF version of the poster, or call Adam at 970-872-4413.

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.

Check out a recent class presentation by Cosmas & Beaular (with Catherine):
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And a little more, later that evening:

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