# Event Details - **Event Name**: Zimbabwean rhythm, movement, singing, and marimba workshops - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Please join us for this amazing opportunity in Bellingham on Sunday, July 26th, to learn Zimbabwean music, dance, drumming, and song. Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/zimbabwean-rhythm-movement-singing-and-marimba-workshops This hands-on workshop experience brings together extraordinary visiting artists from Zimbabwe for an opportunity to learn directly from masters of their traditions. Participants will explore Zimbabwean rhythms, movement, singing, and marimba in a welcoming, all-ages environment. No experience is necessary. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Two workshop sessions: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM • Ratie D - Singing • Napoleon Jambwa - Drumming 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM • John Mambira - Marimba • Rujeko Dumbutshena - Dancing COST $25 for one time slot $40 for two time slots LOCATION Joy of Music 2630 Meridian St Bellingham, WA 98225 Workshop participants will receive a $10 discount for the evening performance at the New Prospect Theatre later that night. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CzFZ33UZ3/ Advance reservations encouraged. Please email us at: contact@ukama.band ARTIST BIOS John Mambira Originally from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, John Mambira is the founder of the acclaimed band Bongo Love. Since arriving in the United States in 2007, he has shared the joy of Zimbabwean drumming, marimba, dance, and theater arts with audiences and students across the Pacific Northwest, earning a reputation as one of the region's most vibrant ambassadors of Zimbabwean culture. Ratie D A captivating vocalist and world music artist, Ratie D channels Zimbabwe's spirit through her powerful voice and contemporary sensibility. She has performed at Carnegie Hall and released her debut EP, Ink & Melodies, which blends traditional Zimbabwean influences with modern expression. Her music is a bridge between cultures, rooted in tradition and alive in the present. Rujeko Dumbutshena Rujeko Dumbutshena is a Zimbabwean-born dancer, teacher, cultural arts community organizer, and performing artist of African dance practices. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Dance at the University of Florida. Rujeko has performed and taught across the United States and internationally. For 16 years, she directed African music and dance camps featuring artists from across Africa and was an original cast member of the Broadway musical FELA! Napoleon Jambwa Born and raised in Highfield, Harare, Napoleon “Kudzie” Jambwa grew up steeped in Zimbabwe's musical traditions. Taught his first mbira song by his father at age five, he went on to master marimba, ngoma, hosho, and a range of modern instruments, while also developing skills in both traditional African and Western dance styles. He is a complete artist in every sense of the word. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellingham/zimbabwean-rhythm-movement-singing-and-marimba-workshops/200030149857319 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, entertainment, music, performances, live-music, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 192 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Bellingham - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Joy of Music - **lat**: 48.76554 - **long**: -122.48588 - **full address**: The Joy of Music, 2630 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98225-2409, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Zimbabwean rhythm, movement, singing, and marimba workshops - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/094f7c0b105102dc480f8941ee86169ce7775b8147ae8f20ede1cc8d9a7aa738-rimg-w1200-h631-dcfdddab-gmir?v=1784870753 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Zimbabwean rhythm, movement, singing, and marimba workshops being held? - **A:** Zimbabwean rhythm, movement, singing, and marimba workshops takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Joy of Music, 2630 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98225-2409, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Zimbabwean rhythm, movement, singing, and marimba workshops ? - **A:** Zimbabwean rhythm, movement, singing, and marimba workshops is organized by Ukama Band. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Zimbabwean rhythm, movement, singing, and marimba workshops is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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