Join us for an unforgettable evening and enjoy the performances of both Sarungano & Rubatano, featuring special guest Blessing Chimanga!
Sarungano & Rubatano, based on Whidbey Island, join together to take you on a musical journey to Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.
Sarungano, a four piece vocal and mbira ensemble plays circular melodic lines from the mbira combined with rich vocal harmonies in the Shona language creating a soundscape that is hauntingly beautiful. Sarungano is Leslie Breeden, Diana Chamrad, Dyanne Harshman, and Dana Moffett.
Rubatano Marimba plays energetic rhythms that are heartwarming and dance inducing. Rich in tradition, variety and complexity, we look forward to sharing our music with you. Rubatano is Tanya Boyd, Leslie Breeden, Diana Chamrad, Kerry Holland, Dana Moffett, Audrey Neubauer, Micah Petrich, Warner Scheyer and Tillie Scruton.
Blessing “Bled” Chimanga is an internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean musician, singer, and songwriter, celebrated for his electrifying stage presence and remarkable talent as a multi-instrumentalist. A virtuoso on the marimba, drums, and vocals, Blessing has toured extensively, gracing stages at major festivals across Africa, Europe, Asia, and America, earning recognition as a true cultural ambassador. His ability to connect with audiences transcends language and borders. A storyteller and crowd-pleaser, Blessing Chimanga is more than a musician—he is an unforgettable experience.
