Mbira Master Series Concert - Zimbabwe

SAMAITA COMES TO SANTA CRUZ - JULY 26-30, 2015
CONCERT + MBIRA & SINGING WORKSHOPS

MBIRA MASTERS SERIES CONCERT - Samaita Solo
PACIFIC CULTURAL CENTER
SUNDAY JULY 26 @ 7:30 pm

Chairs, Yoga Mats, Pillows and Space for dancing
Seating first come first serve, Limited space, come early!
Concert in the Gallery Space

See below for MUSIC WORKSHOP details

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“Samaita” Vitalis Botsa, a recognized mbira master who is deeply rooted in the spiritual musical tradition of Zimbabwe, will be visiting Santa Cruz on his very first tour to the US this July. Samaita’s visit starts off with an intimate acoustic concert at the Pacific Cultural Center on Sunday July 26th and he also will be giving singing and mbira workshops, details below.

For Samaita, the most important thing about the mbira is its depth and power to call spirits. Born into a very musical family, his parents were both great singers in traditional bira ceremonies, and his father was also a highly regarded spirit medium. Samaita has performed at many important ceremonies throughout Zimbabwe, including with Forward Kwenda whom he met in the 1990s, and he is also a long-time family friend of Patience Chaitezvi. In his style of playing, Samaita creates complex waves of sound that seem impossible to be played with only two hands.

The sound of the mbira is known around the world to have qualities that evoke healing, peace and a general sense of well-being. Noted for its trance-inducing qualities, it has the capacity to inspire a range of emotions, from deep relaxation to ecstatic dance.

All are invited to experience the magical and mystical nature of the mbira with Samaita at the Pacific Cultural Center on July 26th where there will be chairs, yoga mats, pillows and space for dancing. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a workshop with this master as well!

Thanks to Mbira Organization for sponsoring Samaita’s visit!

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MUSIC WORKSHOPS WITH SAMAITA

SINGING WORKSHOP
MONDAY JULY 27, 2015 @ 7 pm
All levels!
$20-25 sliding
Santa Cruz West Side
RSVP for location

MBIRA WORKSHOPS
TUESDAY JULY 28, 2015
Beginners @ 6pm
Intermed/Adv @ 7:30pm
$20-25 sliding
Santa Cruz West Side
RSVP for location

Samaita is also available for private music lessons.