Polyphony Marimba - Free Concert @ Takoma Old Town Gazebo

House of Musical Traditions presents a free outdoor concert at the Old Town Takoma Gazebo!


Polyphony Marimba is a nationally touring marimba ensemble based in
Santa Fe, NM. Formed in 2010, yet 25 years in the making, their music
vibrantly conveys a deeply personal contemporary sensibility, while
drawing from the ancient rhythms and melodies of southern Africa.
Touched by the compelling beauty of Zimbabwean music, songs of this
region are always part of the set. Their goal is to be true to the
music, while giving it their own voice and extending the tradition with other musical influences.


Polyphony Marimba emerges from a village environment, and this is
reflected in its unique multi- generational membership. In the village
too, musical instruments are built by master craftsmen; so in this band,
leader Peter Swing has crafted a new set of marimbas, the first in
North America in the key of E flat. In spite of-- or maybe because of--
persistent challenges, their music is stronger than ever and they are
excited to share it around the world with anyone ready to hear, dance
and join in with the uplifting experience they create.

http://www.polyphonymarimba.com/

Free parking behind House of Musical Traditions (7010 Westmoreland Ave). Bring a lawn chair!