11/21/2018
Julia Chigamba, one of my first Zimbabwean teachers and the daughter of my mentor Ric Alviso's first mbira teachers, Tute Chigamba, has started a gofundme campaign for her family home in Harare, Zimbabwe where the entire Chigamba clan is based. Their home suffered some pretty serious damage when inclement weather caused the roof to collapse and they've been faced with expensive and serious repairs. Julia has been a spectacular inspiration to us over the years, and if you've ever enjoyed a Masanga Marimba show or a Marimba Institute of Los Angeles event or instrument, it's thanks to her and her family that you were able to. Please take 5 minutes to join us in donating any amount of money to help them get back on their feet and continue sharing their heart, soul, and music with the world.
Please help Julia Chigamba raise the funds to complete some final home repairs in Harare. Although the roof of the Chigamba family house has been replaced, the initial roof collapse caused quite a bit of water damage to the inside of the house. At this point, many of the ceilings and floors need...
