Marimba Matatu and Dance Afrik will perform Friday, Sept. 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures in Fort Collins. The live and free entertainment accompanies free admission to the museum from 5-8 p.m.
In the museum’s main gallery, One World, One Family, honors indigenous peoples and cultures around the world. The museum’s hall gallery features photographs of Native American objects, and both exhibits run through Sept. 21.
Marimba Matatu plays music from Zimbabwe that layers together in intricate ways, making melodies and sounds only heard when several people play together. “Playing marimba music feels like singing in a choir,” says musician Kaylie Stenhouse. “Because each person can play a limited number of notes, we rely on each other to make chords and melodies.” The group was founded by musicians trained by Carla Starck of Fort Collins Marimba.
Dance Afrik is a high-energy, multi-generational drum and dance group dedicated to learning, teaching and celebrating traditional African rhythms. Through the kinetic conversation between the drummers and the dancers, the rich rhythms of African culture come alive. Previously known as Falé, Dance Afrik is now guided by artistic director Godwin Abotsi.
The Global Village Museum has four galleries, an international music room, handmade Tibetan dolls in the Losel Doll House and a gnome scavenger hunt for children. The Museum is located at 200 W. Mountain Ave., and museum hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information and closure dates during the change of exhibits, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970.221.4600.