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Rhodesuniversitymarimbaandmbirabandrumband

Rhodes UniversityRef: https://www.ru.ac.za/musicmusicology/ensembles/rhodesuniversitymarimbaandmbirabandrumband/

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Collected on 9 September 2026

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This is a webpage from Rhodes University introducing the Marimba and Mbira Band (RUMBAND), an ensemble focused on performing and developing Southern African musical traditions through marimbas and mbiras. It invites students to join the group and participate in musical collaboration and cultural preservation. The opportunity to join is ongoing and open to eligible students.

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Join the Rhodes University Marimba and Mbira Band (RUMBAND)

Students at Rhodes University can join the Marimba and Mbira Band to participate in performances, explore Southern African musical traditions, and engage in collaborative music-making using marimbas and mbiras. The ensemble focuses on improvisation, oral transmission, and creative development.

Who it is for: students at Rhodes University
How to act on it: Contact the Music & Musicology department or attend an ensemble recruitment session if announced.

The document's recorded date is 30 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Reference

https://www.ru.ac.za/musicmusicology/ensembles/rhodesuniversitymarimbaandmbirabandrumband/

Key Takeaways

Rhodes University
Marimba and Mbira Band
RUMBAND
Southern African musical traditions
performance
preservation
creative development
2026-07-30
Rhodes University
Marimba and Mbira Band
RUMBAND
Music & Musicology