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Join us for an evening of celebration and
remembrance for the African music legend, Oliver
"Tuku" Madzuki
Tuku and ZiMBiRA's band had a very special
connection - we want to keep that connection alive eternally -
so let's dance the night away!
During the set will be passing the hat so that
Zi, who recently received his U.S. citizenship, can return to
Zimbabwe to reunite with his parents and family after many long
years.
ENJOY A BEVERAGE FROM THE DONATION BAR WHILE YOU
BROWSE THE MERCH TABLE
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“ZiMBiRA brings you into to an atmosphere that
is ripe with culture and group individuality. You are in the
midst of a festival, and even though you maybe just getting
acquainted with the celebration, you are really glad to be a
part of it all.”
~ Mike Flanagan, founder of Colorado Public
Radio's OpenAir (now Indie 102.3)
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UPCOMING ZiMBiRA PERFORMANCE
- April 18th, 7pm - Capitol Hill
Concert Series - at First Unitarian Society of
Denver
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“ZiMBiRA brings
uplifting vibes as they play their beautiful music! Dancing is
infectious and within moments of the music starting the whole
room is lost in moving to these natural and complex rhythms.
Come prepared to get a peek into Zimbabwean culture with
traditional instruments, fun rhythms and story through lyrics.”
~ Bridget Law of
Tierro with Bridget Law and founding fiddler of Elephant
Revival
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The name "ZiMBiRA" comes from a combination of words.
The "Zi" in ZiMBiRA, is the same as the "Zi" in
"Zimbabwe." When Zi is used in front of a word,
it suggests that something important, big and growing is
happening with it. So, "Zi" before "Mbabwe" means
"big house of stone."
The second part of our name is "Mbira" - the traditional
Zimbabwean instrument. Mbiras are made up of staggered metal tines
and it is played with the thumbs. Mbiras are attached to a
solid piece of heartwood and often played in a large round
gourd resonator, called a "deze."
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