# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Center for World Music presents Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe at the La Jolla Community Center in La Jolla, California. 

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.

For more information and tickets, visit https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/songs-of-the-shona-mbira-bhururu/.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/la-jolla/mbira-bhururu-songs-of-the-shona-people-of-zimbabwe/200029428523644
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, concerts, art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: La Jolla
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: La Jolla Community Center
- **lat**: 32.8307915
- **long**: -117.2759628
- **full address**: La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037-6136, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe being held?
  - **A:** Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037-6136, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe?
  - **A:** Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe is organized by Center for World Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in La Jolla, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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