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Zimbabwe Dance Party Fund-Raiser 3/27

Posted on March 25, 2019 | Comments Off

Dear Friends,
The Zimbabwe Dance Party at the Triple Door Musiquarium March 27 has been turned into a benefit to aid Mozambican and Zimbabwean communities affected by Cyclone Idai.

WHEN: March 27, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
WHERE: Triple Door Musicquarium (upstairs)
216 Union Street, Seattle WA 98101
WHO: Three great marimba bands!
YAAMBA – 5:15-5:45 PM
Zambuko – 6:00-6:45 See sampler at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt9-O5lVFEg
Vawachi II – 7:00-7:45 On Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZRNm242x1w
7:45 – 8:00 PM – Mystery encore!

All three bands will be donating their proceeds towards cyclone relief efforts. If you would like to contribute as well, members of Health Alliance International (HAI) will be on hand.

HAI, a nonprofit that provides support and solidarity to third world government partners to strengthen primary health care, is one of nine centers in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington. HAI has worked for 32 years in Mozambique, and will be collecting donations and helping identify how to best use all funds raised in partnership with local health authorities:
https://healthallianceinternational.org/cyclone-idai/
Marimbas with Drums

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Zimbabwe Dance Party at Triple Door March 27

Posted on March 13, 2019 | Comments Off

If you love to dance to Zimbabwean-style marimba, this is for you! FREE!

WHEN: March 27, 5:00 to 8:00 PM

WHERE: Triple Door Musicquarium (upstairs)
216 Union Street, Seattle WA 98101

WHO: Three great bands!
YAAMBA
Zambuko – check them out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt9-O5lVFEg
Vawachi II – Watch live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZRNm242x1w

Marimbas with Drums

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Zimbabwean Dance Party, June 10 in the Musicquarium

Posted on June 3, 2017 | 2 comments

Hi all,
Join us at the Triple Door and dance to Zimbabwean marimba!
It isn’t often we get to hear marimba ensembles in night clubs. NOW is the time, and the Triple Door is the place. So come on down and bring your dancing shoes!

What: Zimbabwean Dance Party
When: Saturday, June 10, 9-11:45 PM
Where: Upstairs in the Musicquarium at the Triple Door, downtown Seattle at 3rd and Union www.thetripledoor.net
Who’s performing: Anzanga, Zambuko and Vawachi II marimba ensembles!
Cover: **FREE**

The first group, Vawachi II, featuring veteran performers of Seattle’s marimba scene, will go on at 9 pm. Anzanga Marimba Ensemble, now together more than 20 years, wraps up the evening just before midnight. Happy hour food specials from the Wild Ginger’s kitchen and a full bar as well as a open dance floor awaits. 21 and older please. No cover charge but bring a few $$ for our tip jar, let’s fill this up with LOVE. Marimbas are constantly needing repairs and musicians love to eat and play music.

Anzanga: Traditional and contemporary African marimba music

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Zimbabwean Dance Party May 6

Posted on May 4, 2016 | Comments Off

Zimbabwean Dance Party
Join us at the Triple Door Musicquarium with Anzanga, Zambuko, and the University of Washington Zim Marimba Club. Bring your dancing shoes!

Friday May 6, 8:30 to 11:30
Free! No Cover, but must be 21 or older
The Triple Door Musicquarium Lounge
www.thetripledoor.net
216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Anzanga Marimba Ensemble

Late night Happy Hour at the Musiquarium brings back the joyful sounds of Zimbabwean marimbas. Remember Dumi and the likes of the Bombay Bicycle Club in Pioneer Square and the Bistro in the U-District? It’s time to hear it again, presented by the Triple Door. Musically rooted in traditional Zimbabwean and other styles of African music arranged for marimba, these ensembles perform on marimbas of different sizes and pitch ranges: soprano, tenor, baritone and bass. All three bands will play one blistering set each of high energy Zimbabwean marimba music!

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Zimbabwean Dance Party October 13

Posted on October 8, 2015 | Comments Off

Zimbabwean Dance Party
Join us at the Triple Door Musicquarium with members of Anzanga, Ruzivo, Vawachi, Zambuko and Yaamba marimba and bring your dancing shoes!

Tuesday, October 13, 8:00-11:00 pm
Free! No Cover, but must be 21 or older
The Triple Door Musicquarium Lounge
www.thetripledoor.net
216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101

It has been a long time since full blown marimba has been heard in Seattle music clubs. Remember Dumi and the likes of the Bombay Bicycle Club in Pioneer Square and the Bistro in the U-District? It’s time to hear it again, NOW at the Triple Door. Musically rooted in traditional Zimbabwean and other styles of African music arranged for marimba, these ensembles perform on marimbas of different sizes and pitch ranges: soprano, tenor, baritone and bass. So come on down to the Triple Door, put your dancin’ shoes on and enjoy the music!