Premiered on June 4, 2005 at the Julia Morgan Theatre in
Berkeley, California, Bembero Mudengu, a full length performance
directed and choreographed by Chigamba, told the story of her life
journey through traditional music and dance. Beginning with Chigamba's
Shona upbringing in rural and urban Zimbabwe - with it's joys and
hardships - through the challenges of coming to the United States, to
creating bridges that bring people together, the story speaks to
something in all of us.
The workshops and events were presented by Tawanda
MuChinyakare and the Oakland
Youth Chorus for Music Education. Made possible through a generous
grant from the Creative Work Fund and through the work of many
volunteers.
