About this Event
Play African songs on the African kalimba (mbira nyunga nyunga) of Zimbabwe. Complete beginners are most welcome and there will be plenty of room for growth and development.
There are 14 places available in this community mbira band, and it is open to anyone interested in learning how to play this wonderful instrument. We also welcome anyone who would like to join to play djembe or shakers, with singing. All instruments will be provided.
Some of the things you will learn playing in the mbira band include:
- A repertoire of folk songs from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana
- An understanding of the cultural context of each song
- Confidence to play several variations interchangeably on each song
- The ability to sing some basic vocal lines to the songs you learn
Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 8 - 9pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Location: St Peters North Community Centre, 1 Marian Place, E2 9AX
Cost: £60 for a six week committment
If you would like to book on to an individual class, and not the entire 6 week programme, please get in touch at and we will confirm availability.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Saint Peter's North Community Centre, 80 Pritchard's Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 65.71
