If the marimba had existed in J.S. Bach’s time, would he have composed for that dark, mellow, resonant instrument? Most folks would answer yes, but renowned marimba soloist She-e Wu goes one step ...

And about the first thing he did when he arrived in the Twin Cities on Sunday, Feb. 24, was make himself something to play on. It’s all part of the job for Terje Isungset, a Norwegian jazz ...

The marimba has an interesting history in which, oddly enough, Pennsylvania plays a major role. It is one of the oldest of musical instruments. There are records that the marimba existed in a much ...

A centuries-old instrument helps youth of Guatemalan background preserve their heritage. For WBEZ, Catalina Maria Johnson has the story on marimba music in Chicago. Marimba It's the place where two ...

"For me, the marimba was born in Guatemala," Esteban said. "But the music is for everyone; it doesn't matter where you're from." The actual origin story of the melodic percussion instrument, however, ...

In Zimbabwe, the marimba is more than just an instrument; it is a living symbol of cultural identity, social cohesion, and creative innovation. Rooted in Shona and Ndebele musical traditions, the ...

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 ...

Chances are, you’ve never heard four marimbas in harmony live before. Or at all. Here’s your opportunity when the Heartland Marimba Quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Imago in Elgin, hosted by ...