Chinyakare Ensemble September 29, 2012

Julia Tsitsi Chigamba, Artistic director of the Chinyakare Ensemble and master dancer, singer and instrumentalist from Zimbabwe, grew up in the rich cultural traditions of Shona music and dance. Daughter of the highly respected gwenyambira Tute Chigamba, she is a longtime member of Mhembero, the internationally-known Chigamba family dance and mbira ensemble. Chinyakare are dedicated to bridging wisdom between cultures, sharing and preserving Shona music and dance, and facilitating healing and growth for all people.