When ethnomusicology alumnus Ric Alviso was first assigned the task of teaching his African music ensemble class the marimba, he only had a few weeks to learn the instrument before he taught the class ...

In Zimbabwe, the marimba is more than just an instrument; it is a living symbol of cultural identity, social cohesion, and creative innovation. Rooted in Shona and Ndebele musical traditions, the ...

Heartland Marimba, the world's only touring classical marimba organization, is on the road with the sixth tour — “The Expanse Tour” — of their 11th season! In the new year, Heartland Marimba hits the ...

When that toy xylophone you bang on as a child grows up, it probably dreams of maturing into the marimba. This exotic member of the percussion family evolved from African and South American roots.

Aficionados of world music sounds can get a double dose of African traditions as Chikomo Marimba and West African musician Arouna Diarra team up for a special concert at the White Horse Black Mountain ...

Nesma Abdel Aziz shares her story of marimba passion, and plans for the future, with Ahram Online At a rehearsal room at the Cairo Opera House premises, Nesma Abdel Aziz chitchats with everyone with a ...

It's fair to say that albums featuring the marimba as a lead instrument are fairly uncommon. As such, as unfair as it may be, Water And Fire comes with a certain novelty value. My primary exposure to ...