Free Fridays at the Fort - Anzanga Marimba Ensemble
Schedule
Fri Jul 10 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Fort Worden State Park | Port Townsend, WA
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Join us at Noon for a free concert on the lawn of the Nora Porter Commons! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy art and culture in community! Coffee, food, and drink is available at the Fort Coffee Shop or our mobile coffee wagon.For over 20 years Anzanga has brought the electrifying energizing music of African marimba to weddings, schools, festivals, culture events and more. They draw their repertoire primarily from Zimbabwe influences from Mozambique, South Africa and Gambia, in addition to playing compositions of their own. They are based in Seattle, and have toured nationally and internationally.
The ensemble plays using eight marimbas – three Sopranos, three tenors, a baritone, and a bass – and hoshos, or gourd shakers. The marimbas are handcrafted and made from various hardwoods. The keys are fine-tuned to reflect tones playing African societies. Each key sits above a resonator with a vibrating membrane to amplify the sound and add a unique “buzz” to the music.
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Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way,Port Townsend, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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