Joel and Rakefet Laviolette from Rattletree and Rattletree School of Marimba share their passion for Zimbabwean Marimba music.

• Discovering the mbira in Taos, New Mexico.
• Living in Zimbabwe: learning the Shona language, meeting local musicians, playing at ceremony.
• Moving to Austin in 2006 and introducing Zimbabwean music to the city.
• Opening the Rattletree School of Marimba.
• Composing and improvising Marimba music.
• Glow Party and Grand Opening on September 23-25