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And then there were Marimba!

2/4/2012

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A pretty amazing day was had by all yesterday as we took to the Marimba's and hammered our way through all of the different parts of Chris's composition, creating the centre piece for the evenings performance. Chris's course brought people from all walks of life together with his healing ways and music. Bringing a little ancient African rhythm and culture to Wellington Via Jimmy Dale of Auckland, this has so far been the highlight of the year for me. If only I could afford to go on the retreat being held next weekend in Auckland. If any this blogs readers do wish to go then you can find details of this life changing retreat at the bottom of the page at  http://www.drumtalk.co.nz

The evening's gathering and performance went really well. Bringing a taste of the weekend to people who couldn't make the weekends teachings. The music and song brought on an uplifting and vibrant mood and for myself, it was just an amazing thing to be involved with.

Julian Raphael of the Community Music Junction, who hosted this event for wellington, has recently acquired some of Chris and Jimmy's favorite instrument, the Mbira and will be running an Mbira club here in Wellington. Chris uses the Mbira to bring a melodic and gentle sound which accompanies most of what Chris teaches. It is such an hypnotic and uplifting  instrument to hear, and may be on my wish list for Christmas :)

Thank you to everyone for a great weekend xxx




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Chris Berry Singing Workshop

30/3/2012

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I think I have not sang so much in ages and definitely not in a group like this before. At 6pm we all started a journey that will culminate in a grand finale of Mbira, Marimba, Dance and Drum on the Sunday night. This night was for the singing and sing we did. A beautiful melody with the Mbira playing along that just captivated all of us and took us to a hypnotic and mystical place, that seemed to open all our hearts. Sunday night is looking to be amazing!

Sunday at 7pm, Free entry or Koha to those who can afford it at the Westley Church on Taranaki.


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    My name is Simon Elwell and I have been part of the Community Music Junction Djembe classes at a student and now a teacher for over 10 years. I am enthusiastic intermediate Djembe player who loves sharing anything I know about this subject.
    I am also part of the percussion group Kubatana and my day job is a full time professional photographer and director at www.inspirephotography.co.nz

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