South Africa's Sheer Sound label launched its Sheer Africa series a few years ago in order to highlight specific instruments and styles from the continent. Each edition has benefited from attractive ...

That’s what “marimba” means in the African language of Bantu. Designed much like the keyboard of a piano, the marimba makes music when mallets strike its wood staves. When those mallets are being ...

Most of us don't know the marimba beyond the ringtone. But believe it or not, this instrument has been a big part of our musical history. The marimba is part of the percussion family of instruments, ...

Marimba player Yoshiko Tsurata. Photo / Derek Barrett, Whanganui Camera Club A partnership of marimba and vibraphone is coming to Whanganui. Chamber Music Whanganui is excited to present the band ...

In this activity students will develop ideas and plans for constructing their own marimbas using readily available materials. As a variation, students could construct other percussion instruments such ...

Soundiron has released Hyperion Percussion: Marimba. They say that, capturing the essence of the renowned Adams Alpha 5-octave rosewood marimba, this virtual library boasts unparalleled detail and ...

The pleasant, earthy sound of a marimba is a key component in the modern orchestra, but their high prices, ranging from $1,000 to over $25,000, sometimes make them cost-prohibitive for schools and ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—A faculty member in Mississippi State’s Department of Music has released a new album, his first recorded entirely on marimba. Professor Jason Baker’s “All Saints” is available for ...