Wanda Walker has taught marimba at Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center in Eugene, Oregon, since 1999 and privately since 2002. She performs with Kutsinhira ensembles Jenaguru and Zambuko, as well as Mudzidzi mbira group. Wanda has studied mbira, singing and marimba with Zimbabwean musicians Cosmas Magaya, Musekiwa Chingodza, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, Chartwell Dutiro, Sheasby Matiure, Irene Chigamba, and Paul Mataruse, among others. Wanda has arranged several traditional mbira songs for marimba, and has developed a fondness for teaching young people. Wanda has taught at Zimfest since 2003.
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Intermediate Marimba- Kamba (Tortoise)
Marimba: Teens, Adults; Intermediate |
Session 8 (Sun 3:30 PM) |
4/12 students
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Intro/beginning Marimba- Nhemamusasa
Marimba: Any age; Introductory/Beginner, Advanced Beginner |
Session 2 (Fri 1:00 PM) |
10/12 students
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Beginning Marimba- Nhemamusasa
Marimba: Children, Adults; Introductory/Beginner, Advanced Beginner |
Session 1 (Fri 9:30 AM) |
11/12 students
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