The marimba has an interesting history in which, oddly enough, Pennsylvania plays a major role. It is one of the oldest of musical instruments. There are records that the marimba existed in a much ...

"For me, the marimba was born in Guatemala," Esteban said. "But the music is for everyone; it doesn't matter where you're from." The actual origin story of the melodic percussion instrument, however, ...

KUDZAI Dzingwa has been in the music circles for a long time, having begun playing the marimba instrument at Tamuka Primary School in Chitungwiza and later joined the Children Performing Arts Workshop ...

And about the first thing he did when he arrived in the Twin Cities on Sunday, Feb. 24, was make himself something to play on. It’s all part of the job for Terje Isungset, a Norwegian jazz ...

Chances are, you’ve never heard four marimbas in harmony live before. Or at all. Here’s your opportunity when the Heartland Marimba Quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Imago in Elgin, hosted by ...

If the marimba had existed in J.S. Bach’s time, would he have composed for that dark, mellow, resonant instrument? Most folks would answer yes, but renowned marimba soloist She-e Wu goes one step ...

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 ...

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The marimba was declared a national instrument of Costa Rica , on September 3rd, 1996, during the government of José María Figueres Olsen, as a symbol of culture and ...

Whether you are planning to learn a percussion instrument or want to switch from one to another, you need to check out some good percussion instruments for beginners. There are plenty of choices ...

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 ...