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MAY 5, 2009 Arrival in US.
PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
WASHINGTON Friday May 8, 2009 House concert at the Unitarian Church See Poster! 20103 State Route 525, Freeland, WA (Whidbey Island) 7:30 - 9:00 pm Suggested Donation $10
Saturday May 9, 2009 Welcome party, potluck & pungwe. Bring a potluck dish and come prepared to play, sing and dance your heart out! Home of Dana & Byron Moffett, 2993 Andreason Rd, Langley WA (Whidbey Island) 6 p.m. RSVP please: 360-321-3868 or info@dzemuninga.com
Saturdays, May 9 & 16, 2009 Rubatano CD Workshops Whidbey Island, WA 360-321-3868 Call to make arrangement for a lessons
Thursday, May 21, 2009 House Concert at Helma Lucker's, Clinton WA 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 22, 2009 Northwest Folklife Festival Performance Seattle, WA 6 pm, Fisher Lawn Stage
Friday, May 22, 2009 Concert at Q-Cafe See Poster! 3223 15th Ave W., Seattle, WA 98119 www.qcafe.org 7:30-9:30 pm $10 at the door This vibrant offshoot of Mawungira Enharira will be celebrating the release of their brand new CD, Muninga. Each member of the group composed two songs on the album, resulting in a meshing of musical sensibilities and lyrical themes. Come give a big Seattle welcome to Mbira dzeMuninga as they launch their US Tour!
Saturday, May 23, 2009 House Concert at the Neubauer Residence 4907 Bayview Rd. (Approximately 2 miles from Langley, WA) Gather for drinks and conversation at 7pm (feel free to bring a beverage of your choice); Concert 8:00 - 9:30. Suggested $10 donation The money will support a network of Shona musicians and their extended families in Zimbabwe as they navigate these very difficult times. An RSVP would be appreciated so we can plan accordingly, but it is not required. 360-221-8875
Saturday, May 23 - Monday, May 25, 2009 Street Performing at Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle, WA
Sunday, May 24, 2009 Performance with Ruzivo Hidmo Eritrean Café, 2000 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA African Music Night, held every Sunday from 8-10 PM. Free admission (donations requested). For additional info about Hidmo, call 206 329-1534
NEW MEXICO Thursday, May 28-Sunday May 31, 2009 Camp Bantu Santa Fe, New Mexico
Sunday, May 31, 2009 Concert at the Cooperage, 7220 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico Wagogo & Mbira dzeMuninga 8 - 11 p.m. For advanced tickets and info, call 1-800-838-3006, or www.ampconcerts.org/zimbabwe $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For those who saw Mawungira Enharira last year, we are happy to welcome back Jacob, Tonderai, Micah, and Peachson as Mbira dzeMuninga. We are honored to host and open for Mbira dzeMuninga at the Cooperage. This is your chance to see these amazing mbira musicians at a dance club here in NM again. Come show your support for African Music!
OREGON Tuesday June 2, 2009 Concert at Cozmic Pizza See Poster! 8th & Charnelton, Eugene, OR Kudana marimba opens at 7:00 pm, followed by Mbira dzeMuninga at 8:30 pm. Cover: $5-10 sliding. http://www.cozmicpizza.com/
Thursday, June 4, 2009 Concert Ashland, Oregon
CALIFORNIA Friday Evening, June 5, 2009 House Concert: Las Cumbres; Santa Cruz Mountains (Los Gatos) Doors open 7:00, show @ 7:30, $15 - All proceeds to go to performers Reservations requested; space is limited & on first come first serve basis Nancy: 408-832-6178; nebx@aol.com Cathy: 831-332-8878; moonalchemy@gmail.com
Saturday Evening, June 6, 2009 Don Quixote's, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA www.donquixotesmusic.com 8pm $13 adv./$15 door
Sunday June 7, 2009 Camp dzeMuninga One day camp ___ Poplar Street, Santa Cruz, CA Workshops run from 1:30- 6:00 pm, including singing, marimba, drumming, mbira (beginning and intermediate). Pre-register at moonalchemy@gmail.com or call 831-332-8878. We will be learning marimba, mbira, drum, song, dance to one song - We'll come away with something we can all play together! RSVP's required and appreciated as soon as possible.
Saturday Afternoon, June 13, 2009 House Concert: Avonova Studios, 417 Avon St., Oakland, CA Doors open: 1:30pm; Show 2:00pm $15.- sliding scale; Proceeds to go to performers Reservations requested; Space is limited & on first come first serve basis Betty: (408) 353-8683; e-mail betty_weiss@wvm.edu
Saturday Evening, June 13, 2009 House Concert: House of Bigger Girls, Palo Alto, CA Door open: 7:00pm, Concert 8:00pm $10- plus optional donation for Zimbabwe; Proceeds go to Performers Appetizers provided; BYOB Reservations & Directions Marilyn Scott: 650-323-0334, Houseofbiggergirls@yahoo.com Please RSVP: Space is Limited & on first come first serve basis
Sunday, June 14, 2009 Harmony Festival Music, Art, Ecology, Healthy Living, Spirituality, From the Roots Up Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA http://harmonyfestival.com
Monday Evening, June 15, 2009 House Concert: Sebastapol, CA Reservations requested; space is limited & on first come first serve basis Cathy: 831-332-8878; moonalchemy@gmail.com
WASHINGTON Saturday, June 20, 2009 Mavambo Festival at Island County Fairgrounds, Langley, WA 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Celebrate Summer Solstice Weekend with Matanho Project at the inaugural Mavambo Festival Visit the Matanho Project website www.matanhoproject.org or call 360-321-3868, for details and registration info.
COLORADO Tuesday June 23- Sunday June 28 Zimfest 2009 Zimbabwean Music Festival Teach and Perform Boulder, Colorado www.zimfest.org
WASHINGTON June 29-July 5, 2009 Bellingham, WA
Saturday July 11-Sunday July 12, 2009 Choochokam Festival of the Arts Langley, WA
Saturday, July 12, 2009 Hidmo Eritrean Cafe, 2000 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA African Music Night, held every Sunday from 8-10 PM. Free admission (donations requested). For additional info about Hidmo, call 206 329-1534.
Saturday, July 18, 2009 Rubatano neMuninga CD Release Concert at Bayview Hall Langley, Whidbey Island, WA 7:30 p.m. See Poster!
OREGON Thursday, July 23, 2009 Concert in Hood River, OR Contact: Guy & Karin Tauscher 541-386-1132 tauscher@gorge.net
Friday, July 24, 2009 Concert at Hipbone Studio, 1847 E. Burnside #104 Portland, OR Doors open at 7:30 pm. Concert from 8:00 - 10:30 pm Sliding Scale: $10-$20 Hipbone Studio is centrally located and there is a large parking lot on the corner of 18th and East Burnside. Contact: Aisha (aisha@bokamarimba.com)
Saturday, July 25, 2009 Singing & Drumming Workshop with Mbira dzeMuninga at Aisha & Nathan's home Portland, OR 4:30 to 6:00 pm. $15 per person. Please rsvp via email or phone (503-293-0060). I'll provide directions then, if needed. Contact: Aisha Beck aisha@bokamarimba.com
WASHINGTON Monday - Friday, July 25 - 31, 2009 'Play Marimba' Kid's Day Camp at Rubatano Center See Poster! Langley, Whidbey Island, WA 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Ages 6-10 and 11-14 Learn Marimba, Drumming, Dance, Games, Singing with Muninga Teachers Camp Fee $150. Register: Dana Moffett, 360-321-3868 or marimba@whidbey.com
CANADA Sunday August 2, 8:00pm Caravan World Rhythms presents Zimbabwean Music Evening with Mbira dzeMuninga and Special Guests Diva Drum Chai Gallery (3239 W. Broadway), Vancouver, BC Tickets $12 Call to reserve: 604.734.5881 Info: wwwcaravanbc.com
Monday, August 3, 2009, 8 PM Concert with Mbira dzeMuninga Orange Hall, 1620 Fernwood Rd. Victoria BC Cost: $10-15 sliding scale contact: Ted Wright teo@telus.net
Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 7:30 PM House Concert with Mbira dzeMuninga Woodruff Studio, Shawnigan Lake BC (email for directions) Cost: $10 (~ seating is limited - please confirm your space in advance with Terry at 250-743-9949)
Wednesday, Aug. 5 - Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 Nhemamusasa North O.U.R. EcoVillage Shawnigan Lake, BC Canada www.nhemamusasanorth.org
WASHINGTON Friday, Aug. 14- Saturday, Aug. 15 Workshops and Concert Waldron Island, WA
CALIFORNIA Wednesday, August 19, 8:30 PM FINAL 2009 U.S. PERFORMANCE! See Poster! Moe's Alley 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door at 831-479-1854 www.moesalley.com
Tuesday - Thursday, August 18-20 Mbira dzeMuninga available for workshops and private lessons Contact: Cathy Crystal 831-332-8878 moonalchemy@gmail.com
WASHINGTON Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Departure Back To Zimbabwe
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