Zimbabwe in the North Fork

Musekiwa Chingodza in Western Colorado, May 17-20 2012

silversteinadam — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:56:45 +0000

Zimbabwean Mbira (thumb piano) master Musekiwa Chingodza will be visiting Western Colorado. He will perform at Steve’s Guitars in Carbondale, Thursday May 17th 8:30pm, then appear at Revolution Brewing in Paonia, Friday May 18th at 6pm. He will also offer a series of classes over the weekend.

Musekiwa will be teaching two days of beginner workshops in singing, Mbira and Hosho (shaker). Classes will be held Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th, in Hotchkiss. These workshops are sponsored by ‘Zimbabwe in the North Fork,’ a local group dedicated to promoting the traditional music and culture of Zimbabwe.

Musekiwa is touring after the release of his fourth CD, “Muronda Tsimba.” Musekiwa will offer beginning classes to introduce the techniques and styles of his traditional music.

The mbira is a primary traditional instrument of the Zezuru tribes of the Shona people, and has been played for over 1,000 years at religious rituals, royal courts, and social occasions. It consists of 22 to 28 metal keys mounted on a hardwood soundboard and is usually placed inside a large gourd resonator (deze). The keys are played with the two thumbs plucking down and the right forefinger plucking up.

Musekiwa Chingodza was born into a family of great mbira players in Mwangara village, Murewa, in 1970. He began playing mbira at age five, and says about his playing “No one taught me to play mbira. Rather, I learned by listening to other [mbira masters] as they were playing.”

The Hotchkiss workshops are a rare opportunity to learn more about this beautiful & inspiring traditional music from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. All levels welcome, instruments will be provided. Call 970-872-4413 or visit ZimbabweInTheNorthFork.com for more information.

Cosmas Magaya in Hotchkiss – October 7-9, 2011

silversteinadam — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:27:40 +0000

We are extremely fortunate to enjoy another visit from master mbira player and teacher, Cosmas Magaya.

Cosmas Magaya will be teaching a series of classes in mbira, singing and shona culture. The class schedule is as follows -

Friday October 7th – 7pm
Saturday October 8th – 10am, 1pm, 3pm
Sunday October 9th – 10am

All levels welcome! Classes are $15/each or $60 for all classes. Private classes also available. Classes will take place outside Hotchkiss, please call for directions.

Cosmas Magaya is an internationally recognized master of the Mbira dzaVadzimu, the ancient thumb piano played in Zimbabwe. He is a performer, highly acclaimed teacher and group leader of traditional Zimbabwean music. In addition to performing with his group, Mhuri yekwa Magaya, in Zimbabwe, he has completed several international tours with mbira ensembles in Europe and the United States.

Mr. Magaya teaches master classes at top universities in the United States including Stanford, Northwestern and Duke University. In addition to performing and teaching, Cosmas has, since 1971, collaborated with ethnomusicologist Dr. Paul Berliner, doing field research on Shona traditional music that has resulted in a scholarly and well known book, The Soul of Mbira.

Please call 970-872-4413 for more details or directions.

Music & Culture of Zimbabwe with Patience Chaitezvi ~ Saturday Aug. 20th

silversteinadam — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:38:39 +0000

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Immerse yourself in the rich, soothing, polyrhythmic sounds of ancient Zimbabwe. Mbira music has been an integral part of Shona culture for thousands of years.

Patience Chaitezvi, master mbira player, drummer, dancer and traditional culture expert, will visit Paonia to offer an inspiring day of events.

Patience grew up in an mbira playing family, her mother a traditional healer and spirit medium. University educated and a high school teacher by profession, she is a patient and articulate teacher, happy to share her music and her culture.

Classes on Saturday Aug. 20^th ~ All Levels Welcome:

At the Blue Sage Center in Paonia~

Mbira/Singing/Drumming ~ 12 pm, Dance Class ~ 1:45 pm

Music & Culture ~ 7 pm, Sat. Aug. 20^th

at the KVNF Community Room

$15/class; Music & Culture by donation.

Call 970.872.4413 for more information.

Jennifer Kyker Visits Western Colorado July 30th-August 2nd

silversteinadam — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:25:59 +0000

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Jennifer Kyker has been playing Zimbabwean music since 1990. She lived and studied in Zimbabwe and performed with Chris Berry & Panjea, Wagogo and many others. In 2000 she recorded the CD �Tsunga,� with mbira master Musekiwa Chingodza. They recently released their new CD �Muronda Tsimba� She currently runs Tariro, a non-profit working to provide educational support to orphaned girls in Zimbabwe. She is also working on her PhD dissertation in ethnomusicology.

Friday July 30th, Paonia
KVNF Community Room
7 pm – Tariro Zimbabwe Slide Show & Music
Saturday July 31st, Hotchkiss
Round Earth, Powell Mesa Rd.
12 noon – Singing Class ~ 2 pm – Hosho Class
3 pm – Mbira Class ~ 5 pm drum/dance class
Sunday August 1st, Crested Butte
The Pump Room above the Fire Station, 3rd & Maroon
3 pm Marimba Class -call for location ~ 7 pm – Dance Class
Monday August 2nd, Carbondale
Carbondale Community School, Satank Rd
6 pm – Dance Class ~ 8 pm Slide Show
For more info, call 970-872-4413
Classes are open to all levels!
Price $15/class, ask about package price.

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Musekiwa Chingodza Returns to Hotchkiss, April 23-25, 2010

silversteinadam — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:00:19 +0000

ANNOUNCING A PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOPS BY ZIMBABWEAN GUEST ARTIST MUSEKIWA CHINGODZA

April 23-25, 2010
Musekiwa Chingodza – Mbira & Singing Workshops – Hosted by Zimbabwe in the North Fork – call 970-872-4413
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Musekiwa & Friends performing traditional Zimbabwean Mbira Music
Friday, April 23rd �7pm
Join us for an intimate evening of ancestral music in the Talmage room at KVNF Community Radio, Paonia – limited seating

$10+ suggested donation

Workshops Saturday & Sunday
Mbira & Singing classes on Powell Mesa – call for detail

PRELIMINARY CLASS SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY: Intermediate Mbira, 11am; Beginning Mbira 2pm; Privates/singing – afternoon
SUNDAY: Intermediate Mbira, 11am; Beginning Mbira 2pm; Privates/singing – afternoon

OTHER DAYS: Please inquire about private lessons or school visits with Musekiwa during the week he is here.�

LOCATION:
Powell Mesa, Hotchkiss – Round Earth Farm, Call for directions & details.
INDIVIDUAL COACHING & LESSONS:
By arrangement, evening times available.
CONTACT & REGISTRATION:
Adam Silverstein
970-872-4413

About Musekiwa: Musekiwa Chingodza was born into a family of great mbira players in Mwangara village, Murewa, Zimbabwe, in 1970. He began playing mbira at the age of five and is self-taught. In 1991, Musekiwa was a key member of the band Panjea, founded by Chris Berry. He composed the hit song �Ganda� on Panjea�s Zimbabwean album. Through listening to other gwenyambira, or great mbira players, he developed a strong attachment to and love for mbira music. He says, “Our music is both medicine and food, as mbira has the power to heal and to provide for people. Mbira pleases both the living and the dead.” Musekiwa is returning for his fourth visit to Western Colorado as part of a semi-annual tour teaching and playing his music.

Chris Berry Returns to Hotchkiss – September 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th

silversteinadam — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:29:24 +0000

African Drum, Dance with Chris Berry

Friday September 4th �
Drum 6 pm � Dance 7:30 pm

Saturday September 5th �
Mbira* 11 am � Drum 3 pm � Dance 5 pm

Sunday September 6th �
Mbira* 11 am � Drum 3 pm � Dance 5 pm

Monday September 7th �
Drum 11 am � Dance 12:30 pm

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Drum & Dance Weekend April 10, 11, 12 – Heidi & Rujeko Return to Hotchkiss

silversteinadam — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:52:13 +0000

Zimbabwean Drum & Dance Workshops
Featuring Rujeko Chenzira and Heidi Alina.

April 10th , 11th & 12th

Memorial Hall, 1st & Main, Hotchkiss
Friday� Drum 6�7:30
Dance 7:30�9:00
Saturday� Drum 5�6:30
Dance 6:30�8:00
Sunday�� Drum 1�2:30
Dance 2:30�4:00
Rujeko Chenzira belongs to a family of musicians and healers from the Shona tribe of Zimbabwe. Her knowledge of both Western and African dance, music and culture allows her to provide a bridge between the two cultures.
Heidi Alina teaches contemporary and traditional rhythms from Zimbabwe and West Africa on Djembe and Dunun Drums. She has been immersed in African drumming since 1990, traveling to Africa, and studying from many teachers. She is an accomplished and observant teacher.

Download the printable poster: rujeko-and-heidi-poster-2009-p1-final-forweb

Zimbabwean Dance with Chris Berry- Hotchkiss, August 9th

silversteinadam — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:16:12 +0000

Zimbabwean Dance with Chris Berry

Dance Workshop
Saturday August 9th ~ 2 pm
Memorial Hall, 1st & Main, Hotchkiss

$15/class.
Drum class Friday at 6pm.
Mbira classes also offered.
Call 970.872.6004 to register and for more information.

Chris Berry’s musical journey took flight at age 18, when Berry and his mentor—African drum master Titos Sompa, with whom Berry had been studying since age 13—boarded a plane for Congo’s Brazzaville. After a ten-day boat trip up the Congo River, Berry arrived in a remote village and immersed himself in the culture and music. His fascination of Zimbabwean mbira (thumb piano) music eventually lured him to Harare, where he settled and studied under legendary mbira master Monderek Muchena for ten years. During that time, Berry put together his band Panjea, whose pioneering blend of indigenous music, dance hall, and hip-hop earned platinum album sales throughout Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and beyond. Since that time Chris has been teaching drum, dance & mbira and performing in the United States and abroad.

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Trillium Marimba returns to Paonia July 19th & 20th

silversteinadam — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:58:40 +0000

We are happy to be hosting another visit from this high energy, Zimbabwean inspired Marimba band based out of Santa Fe. Here are the details:

Click here for a printable PDF version of the poster.

Trillium Marimba

Blue Sage Center, Paonia — Saturday July 19th – 8 pm

Saturday July 19th – Marimba Dance Party @ 8pm – $10-$15 (sliding scale), kids under 12 free!
Sunday July 20th – Marimba & Singing Workshops @ 11am – $15
Register/questions: 970-872-4413

The workshops are open to all levels, please come give the marimbas a try! Limited space, please call to reserve a spot.

Musekiwa Chingodza returns to Hotchkiss, CO ~ June 20-22, 2008

silversteinadam — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:44:27 +0000

ZIMBABWEAN GUEST ARTIST MUSEKIWA CHINGODZA

Performance June 20th, Workshops June 21-22

June 20-22, 2008
Musekiwa Chingodza
Mbira, Singing & Hosho Workshops
Performance
Hosted by Zimbabwe in the North Fork

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PERFORMANCE
Musekiwa & Friends
Friday, June 20 6pm
Blue Sage Center, Paonia
$10 / Kids under 12 free

HOSHO Class
Sat, June 21, 4-5pm
$15 drop-in, $10 when combined
with following Singing Class

SINGING Classes
Sat, June 21, 5:30-7pm Group Songs
Sun, June 22, 4-5:30pm Mbira Singing

MBIRA Workshops
Beginning/Introductory
Sat, June 21, 2-3:30pm
Sun, June 22, 2-3:30pm
Intermediate
Sat, June 21, 11-12:30am
Sat, June 22, 11-12:30pm

MBIRA WORKSHOP & SINGING CLASS COSTS:
$15/ea. drop-in
$12/ea. series of 3 or more
$60 – all classes.

SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY: Performance, 6pm
SATURDAY: Intermediate Mbira, 11am; Beginning Mbira 2pm; Hosho 4pm; Group Singing 5pm
SUNDAY: Intermediate Mbira, 11am; Beginning Mbira 2pm; Mbira Singing 4pm
OTHER DAYS: Please inquire about private lessons with Musekiwa during the week he is here.

LOCATION:
Powell Mesa, Hotchkiss – Round Earth Farm, Call for directions & details.

CONTACT & REGISTRATION:
Adam Silverstein
970-872-4413

Musekiwa Chingodza was born into a family of great
mbira players in Mwangara village, Murewa, Zimbabwe,
in 1970. He began playing mbira at the age of five and
is self-taught. Through listening to other gwenyambira,
or great mbira players, he developed a strong attachment
to and love for mbira music. He says, “Our music is both
medicine and food, as mbira has the power to heal and
to provide for people. Mbira pleases both the living and
the dead.” He is an excellent singer, dancer and drummer
and plays both mbira dzavadzimu and nyunga nyunga.