June 24, 25 & 26 • 7:30 to Midnight
Hybrid Concerts at the Lincoln Theatre
In a first for Zimfest, the ticketed evening concerts will feature live bands alternating with video of pre-recorded performances from Zimbabweans in Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the diaspora. We are excited about the quality and diversity of performers who we have lined up to submit recordings for Zimfest 2022, individuals and groups we could not bring here in person. And we are more than happy to welcome back some old friends to perform in person!
The Lincoln Theatre in downtown Mount Vernon is a classic theater dating from the vaudeville days, and has been a popular and essential part of the Skagit Valley for almost a century. Zimfest is proud to be associated with this enduring and historic community treasure!
Buy Tickets Evening concert tickets are available only from the Lincoln Theatre.
| L = Live P = Pre-recorded |
Concert schedules are subject to change | |||
Friday, June 24, 2022 See More » |
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| 7:30 – 8:30 | L | Mbira dzaSoko | Richmond, CA USA | Zimbabwean mbira maker and player, Salani Wamkanganise and Kelly Orphan |
| 8:35 – 9:05 | P | Tsungai Tsikirai & Friends | Maidenhead, UK | The latest from Southern African vocalist extraordinaire Tsungai Tsikirai, backed by UK instrumentalists |
| 9:05 – 9:50 | L | Sarungano | Langley, WA USA | Sarungano “Storyteller,” a 4-piece vocal and mbira ensemble |
| 9:50 – 10:05 | Intermission | |||
| 10:05 – 10:20 | P | Martha Thom: Jerusarema Dance | Harare, ZW | A joyful dance from Murewa, Zimbabwe |
| 10:20 – 10:50 | P | Linos Wengara Magaya & Zimbaremabwe Mbira Vibes | Brighton, UK | Acoustic mbira plus vocals and percussion |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | L | Boka Marimba | Portland, OR USA | Portland’s original African-style marimba band |
Saturday, June 25, 2022 See More » |
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| 7:30 – 8:15 | P | Totem Marimba Band | Johannesburg, SA | A range of world music on marimba, led by Michael Sibanda |
| 8:15 – 8:45 | P | Dzirimudeze Mbira Ensemble | Gweru, ZW | Indigenous and contemporary mbira music from Midlands State University |
| 8:50 – 9:50 | L | ZiMBiRA AfroFusion | Boulder, CO USA | 10-piece AfroJam band steeped in the traditional music of Zimbabwe |
| 9:50 – 10:05 | Intermission | |||
| 10:05 – 10:20 | P | Ndomupeishe Chipendo: Dinhe Drum Circle | Harare, ZW | Presentation on the various Dinhe drumming patterns and chants |
| 10:20 – 10:50 | P | Music According to Percussion | Harare, ZW | Exploring different regions of Zimbabwe through music and dance |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | L | Vawachi II | Seattle, WA USA | Veterans of Maraire Marimba Ensemble and more! |
Sunday, June 26, 2022 See More » |
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| 7:30 – 8:20 | L | Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble | Seattle, WA USA | This group has been together since before the first Zimfest in 1991! |
| 8:25 – 8:55 | P | Africa Rise | Harare, Mutare & Kwekwe, ZW | Top 5 winners of the 2022 Celebrate Africa music competition promoting African instruments and music |
| 9:00 – 9:25 | P | Vaima Arts Trust | Harare, ZW | Nyunga nyunga and marimba music from an organization that works with vulnerable members of the society |
| 9:25 – 9:40 | Intermission | |||
| 9:40 – 10:05 | P | Umkhathi Theatre Works | Bulawayo, ZW | Award-winning multi-disciplinary performing arts ensemble |
| 10:05 – 10:50 | P | Mhare DzeNhare | Harare & Chinoyi, ZW | A collective of seven women mbira players with a fresh take on the traditional repertoire |
| 10:50 – 11:50 | L | Jeff Brahe & Friends | Lakewood, WA & Santa Fe, NM USA | Mix of marimba, mbira, bass guitar and vocals guaranteed to please! |
