Othnell Mangoma Moyo, a.k.a. Mangoma (“the one with the drums”) is a multi-talented, internationally touring artist, researcher and preservation activist, deeply rooted in Zimbabwean culture. From September 12-15, he will be teaching and performing in New York City, a rare opportunity to encounter the highest level of traditional African music from a master multi-instrumentalist, story-teller and instrument builder.
Thursday Sept 12 @BARBES
376 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Workshop 5:30-7:30
Bulawayo Township Rhythms & Song: Join Mangoma to learn to sing and drum songs from the Bulawayo townships in southern Zimbabwe. Bring a drum, any percussion instrument, hands for clapping and your singing voice! Sliding scale $10-20
Performance: 8pm-9:30
Mangoma will perform a solo concert on ngoma (drums), hosho, multiple mbiras and ngororombe pan pipes, joined by members of Timbila and Maputi, with Banning Eyre & other special guests.
https://vimeo.com/565649537/395c4cc6ce
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Friday Sept 13 WORKSHOPS w/Mangoma
RSVP for location. norabalaban@gmail.com
3pm MBIRA - Learn mbira parts for Zvichapera . All levels welcome!
430pm MBIRA SINGING - Everyone welcome! Learn singing to the mbira song “Zvichapera”
Friday Sept 13 6pm Potluck 730pm house concert
POTLUCK DINNER & HOUSE CONCERT
Performance by Othnell Mangoma Moyo, with members of Timbila, Maputi, Banning Eyre & special guests.
RSVP for address norabalaban@gmail.com
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Saturday Sept 14 WORKSHOPS w/Mangoma
RSVP for location. Norabalaban@gmail.com
2pm HOSHO & Zimbabwean rhythms
315pm MBIRA - Learn to play “Dande”
445pm MBIRA SINGING - Learn singing for “Dande”
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Sunday 9/15 3pm at 2B2C Gallery
9 Ave B Sliding scale donation
WORKSHOP: Zimbabwe’s Other Mbiras: Music and Spirituality
Zimbabwean Music master Othnell Mangoma Moyo demonstrates and teaches a variety of lesser-known mbiras of his country, revealing the culture and spirituality these instruments have carried through the centuries. Bring your hands for clapping and your singing voice!
Sunday 9/15 @7pm
Performance @LUCKY 168 Ave B
Mangoma will perform solo, and will be joined by members of Timbila, Maputi, Banning Eyre & special guests.
No cover!
