{"product_id":"anzanga-1","title":"Anzanga African Marimba Ensemble","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnzanga African Marimba Ensemble\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePublic Performance: Friday, January 9 @ 7:30 p.m.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Anzanga’s is a pure and positive sound—true heart medicine.” — Rhythm Music Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0152\/6355\/files\/Anzanga1415_AaronScott600_grande.jpg?2605\" \/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the Anzanga African Marimba Ensemble returns to BPA to perform the lively and beautiful melodies of Southern Africa, one night only on January 9. For over 20 years, the Seattle-based ensemble has brought the electrifying and energizing music of African marimba to the national and international stage including regional appearances at the Northwest Folklife Festival and Bumbershoot as well as performances in South Africa and China. The troupe’s repertoire is primarily from Zimbabwe, with influences from throughout Africa, in addition to original compositions. This special public performance is part of BPA’s Cultural Outreach Program.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0152\/6355\/files\/Anzanga1415_KarenPortinPhotography600_grande.jpg?2606\" style=\"float: none;\" \/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnzanga plays using eight marimbas—three sopranos, three tenors, a baritone, and a bass—and hoshos, or gourd shakers. The marimbas are hand-crafted xylophones made from various hardwoods. The tuning is based on the tonalities found in Zimbabwean Music. Each key sits above a resonator with a vibrating membrane to amplify the sound and add a unique “buzz” to the music. For a complete list of recordings and further information about booking, email anzanga\u003cwbr \/\u003e@aol.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos: Aaron Scott (top left) and Karen Portin Photography (bottom left)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BPA","offers":[{"title":"Buy Tickets","offer_id":819492371,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/5033\/products\/311265_2351942838268_1903442_n.jpeg?v=1409778961","url":"https:\/\/bpa-dev.myshopify.com\/products\/anzanga-1","provider":"Bainbridge Performing Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}