Zimfest 2012

The Zimbabwean Music Festival, known as Zimfest, is an annual celebration of Zimbabwean music and culture. The first festival was organized in Seattle in 1991 by a small committee of former students of the late Dr. Dumisani Maraire, the dynamic Zimbabwean musician who first introduced marimba and mbira music to the Pacific Northwest. For over 20 years, the festival has moved around the west and is produced entirely by volunteer staff. Please join us this year in Moscow, Idaho at the University of Idaho as we celebrate another fun filled festival.

News

• May 11, 2012 — 2012 Zimfest Art Contest Winner is Lina Zhao. Click here to see the full size poster.
• April 1, 2012 — Zimfest 2012 Brochure is now available or download from here.
• March 17, 2012 — Thank you to everyone who has applied to teach and perform at Zimfest. The application process is officially closed. All teachers and performers will be notified of their schedule soon. We wish you all a happy Zimfest 2012!
• February 22, 2012 — Zimfest 2012 Artwork submissions are being accepted. See the artwork submission page for more information.
• February 17, 2012 — Application Deadline. Did you miss the deadline? Send an email to teachers@zimfest.org or performer@zimfest.org to request an application extension."
• January 12, 2012 — Applications are now being accepted for 2012. Deadline is February 17, 2012.

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