I have been interested in Marimbas ever since my introduction to the instrument by Kholeho Mosala of Asazi in 1995. My interest grew after meeting Credo Mutwa in 1999 and spending many hours listening to “Baba” talk about the old stories of Africa. It was a privilege to have been able to spend so much time with him. I even created a house at Rustlers Valley called Marimba House, named after the African Goddess, Queen Marimba.
Woodwork is in my blood; all of my ancestors were woodworkers. My years of work with ceremony and music have brought me full circle, back to a place where I do what I love. Creating beauty and joy with wood in my wood workshop. I follow the teachings of Princess Marimba and create unique musical instruments with special woods of the forest, exploring the sounds of the woods. I am currently building contemporary, Mozambique/Shona-style marimbas with wooden resonators. I also create instruments such as Drums, Shakers, Berimbau, Didgeridoo and flutes.
Princess Marimba is a legend in Afrika, who was reputed to have ruled her people with Music and Joy. Ma = Mother. Rimba = Joy or Happiness or ‘many notes’. Ma-Rimba = The ‘Mother of Joy’ or the ‘Mother of music’.
You can look at my Ko-fi shop below where I have some instruments available for local purchase in Costa Rica.