Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe
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The Center for World Music presents Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe at La Jolla Community Center.
Experience the rich cultural and musical heritage of Zimbabwe through the traditional sounds of the mbira (Zimbabwean “thumb piano”), accompanied by the rhythmic pulse of hosho shakers. Played for over a thousand years, the mbira has been central to Shona spiritual ceremonies, storytelling, and community gatherings.
The ensemble Mbira Bhururu offers audiences an exploration of the instrument’s intricate layered melodies, the interplay between rhythm and tune, and the ways music fosters cultural continuity and connection to ancestry.
During the audience Q&A following the concert, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the musicians, learning about Zimbabwean musical traditions and the ways these artists carry forward a centuries-old cultural legacy.
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La Jolla Community Center
The La Jolla Community Center has a long history of involvement with La Jolla and is committed to enhancing the lives of adults and the growing senior population. We honor the vision of Florence Riford, whose contributions paved the way for the evolvement and expansion of the Center as it is today. Our 7,200 square-foot, newly remodeled and modernized Center includes a range of meeting and multi-purpose rooms, a serene courtyard, a fully equipped kitchen, and an inviting lobby area. Located blocks from the ocean, adults of all ages enjoy our varied classes and program offerings and concert series.
