MBIRA Workshop and Concert

In the organizer's words:

On May 24, you can look forward to a breathtaking concert by Othnell Mangoma Moyo and Leo Batuki.

The evening is all about mbira music from Zimbabwe and Mozambique, which dates back to the 14th century and also played a decisive role in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle .

Forbidden under the British colonial power and still partly ostracized by the Christian communities today, this music has survived against all odds.

Othnell Mangoma Moyo is a gwenyambira and plays regularly on international stages as well as at traditional ceremonies in Zimbabwe.

Leo Batuki is a percussionist, lived in Mozambique for two years and has been learning mbira for ten years.

Both musicians already performed together on stage in Harare in 2024 and are now coming together again to perform their music in the Theodor Wonja Michael Library, the first black library in NRW.

At 5 pm, both will give a short introduction to mbira music and singing. There will be instruments to try out and anyone who wants to can sing along with the musicians.

The concert then begins at 6 pm. As mbira music always requires the active participation of the audience, we cordially invite you to fill the library with movement!

All people are welcome!

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