Links to Learn the Music

zimGroup
Zimbabwean and other Southern African nations music, dance, classes, performances and events in the California Bay area.

Dandemutande
The definitive resource for all types of Zimbabwean music.

Southern African Music page
Many more links to Zimbabwean music are available here.

The Mbira Page
Solomon Murungu's page, a resource for Zimbabwean mbira music and Shona culture.

Zimfest
The annual Zimbabwean Music Festival, a great place to hear/learn this music.

Camp Tumbuka
Spend 5 days near Santa Fe, NM learning Zimbabwean music of all kinds.

Learn to play karimba (nyunga-nyunga mbira) from Joe Keefe in Ben Lomond, CA.

Learn to play marimba from Laura Mallon in Santa Cruz, CA.

Learn to play marimba from Larry Israel in Santa Cruz, CA.

Learn to play mbira from Russ Landers in Oakland, CA or Erica Azim in Berkeley, CA.

Sculpture image courtesy of Dominic Benhura - House of Stone

R and B Marimbas
Marimba builder, Rob Moeller, based in Santa Cruz County.

Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Outstanding jazz and world music venue in Santa Cruz.

Mhumhi Records
A non-profit source of mbira music from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. All proceeds go directly to the recording musicians.

Santa Cruz Ethnic Arts Network
Calendar of world music and arts events, including concerts and classes.

House of Stone
A charitable organization specializing in original stone sculpture carved by Zimbabwean artists.

Spirits in Stone
A unique collection of handmade Shona sculpture, baskets, masks, and fine jewelry.

Fans o' Sadza