Castle of Our Skins: From the Motherland (on-demand until 6/18/2021)

From the Motherland explores Zimbabwean cultural roots and a personal rite of passage into womanhood.

Featuring a series of twelve songs entitled Mwedzi (moon, menstrual cycle, and month in Chivanhu culture), From the Motherland includes original works by Shirley Graham du Bois Creative in Residence Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa for solo voice, mbira, piano, percussion, and bass.

Artists include:

Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa, voice, piano, percussion, & mbira
Etienne Charles, percussion & piano
Gerson Lazo-Quiroga, electric bass

Tickets are available with a donation; pay what you can. Link to donate: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/TkkQ5GOcPhAx8i_gJ8kyrw

About Castle of Our Skins

Castle of our Skins is a Black arts institution dedicated to fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music. In classrooms, concert halls, and beyond, Castle of our Skins invites Black heritage and culture exploration, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated figures of past and present.