Jambanja
With high-spirited rhythms of Zimbabwe,
fiery dance, and enticing voice in song, Jambanja ignites a passionate joy of
expression that evokes a unity of spirit amongst those joining them. The
layered, weaving rhythms emerging through voice and instrument of this six
member marimba, dance and drum ensemble first mesmerize and then lure the
listener, not long before pulsing and beguiling them into dance. Jambanja
moves one from within and inspires exuberant, individuated expression in a
collective celebration. Jambanja's music is rooted in the rich musical
legacy of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. With a spirit that remains true to the
Shona heritage, Jambanja fuses the contemporary elements of drum kit and
electric base with traditional instruments of marimba, hosho (gourd shakers) and
mbira (metal keyed melodic percussive instruments), presenting a sound that is
undeniably and uniquely their own.