Become A Mbira Superstar: Mbira music workshop
Sat Nov 25, 11:00 - Sat Nov 25, 14:00
Lang De Moun Mon
ABOUT
Join us on the 25th of November 2023 for a one of a kind Mbira playing workshop where you can awake your creativity and learn about a range of ancient African instruments
The Mbira is An African musical instrument with deep roots in Zimbabwe. It creates a joyful yet meditative sound that uplifts the soul. Wood and iron come together to create an authentic ancient sound
Your facilitator:
The maestro of music! Alan Kupeta Is a seasoned musician and educator, he's all about keeping the heritage of traditional African instruments alive and kicking. Through the ‘Rhythm in Africa’ workshops, he creates a space to unleash your creativity and joy, leading you on a melodic and rhythmic journey across our colourful continent.
The Workshop:
Each guest will recieve a mbira to use for the session, Alan will take you through the basics and teach some classical mbira songs. There will be a demonstration and information session about various instruments like the Durbaka, uHadi and the Wandindi to name a few.
The Venue:
LDMM Creator Space - Freedom To Create
Lang de Moun Mon (LDMM) Creator Space, which means “language of the (mountain) people” in Haitian-Kreyòl, is a non-traditional membership-based creative space. Our flagship space is housed in one of the grandest and rare “hidden treasure” suburbs in Johannesburg.
Our space welcomes the creative and the curious, offering a unique space designed to cater to creatives at rest, at work, and at play. Lang De Moun Mon Creator Space offers a unique combination of indoor and outdoor spaces, and an environment that sparks ideas, encourages collaboration, and provides a multifaceted backdrop for creatives of all disciplines.
For more info contact Mzu: 0656334129
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Alan Kupeta, the maestro of music!
As a seasoned musician and educator, he's all about keeping the heritage of traditional African instruments alive and kicking. Through the ‘Rhythm in Africa’ workshops, he creates a space to unleash your creativity and joy, leading you on a melodic and rhythmic journey across our colourful continent.