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The Mbira Orchestra of Garikayi Tirikoti

#1 Fri. 10:00–11:30
In 2001 mbira master Garikayi Tirikoti recorded his music in our studio in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He also gave us permission to show his music and great talents to as many people as possible. Garikayi has created new mbira tunings which have come to him in dreams. These new instruments allow him to play all traditional tunings in unison, creating an Mbira Orchestra. His virtuosity on every instrument makes him an mbira force, an endless surging river of mbira urging all people to remember the wisdom of their ancestors. We will be setting up our multi-track studio equipment so that everyone can listen to Garikayi playing mbira, hosho, ngoma and singing both lead and backing vocals. Garikayi Tirikoti is an mbira revolutionary, intensifying the experience and sound of mbira music. This class is offered “by donation” and pre-registration is not required.
Level: All
Limit: Unlimited
Materials:
WORKSHOP ADDED (August 10)

Michel and Rosa Tyabji operate Limitless Sky Records in Seattle.