In Zimbabwe, the marimba is more than just an instrument; it is a living symbol of cultural identity, social cohesion, and creative innovation. Rooted in Shona and Ndebele musical traditions, the ...
Feb. 20 is Día Nacional de la Marimba in Guatemala. The instrument's importance as a symbol of resistance and cultural pride has taken on new meaning among refugees and immigrants in the U.S. SHAPIRO: ...
The instrument sat dusty and out of tune in the corner of a storage room. Its resonators were cracked, its bars unable to hold notes, and the layer of pig tripe fitted on the clay rings no longer ...
PORT TOWNSEND — For 20 years, the Yesango Marimba Ensemble of Port Townsend has performed traditional styles that date back a millennium. “I love this music because it is 1,000 years old and is really ...
A group of young marimba players has set a new world record. The more than 1 100 musicians played during an event in Cape Town at the weekend. The event looked to promote unity through breaking ...
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