People Extra! 9/8/11

Sesitshaya to play at Tekoa’s Empire

Sesitshaya Marimba Band from Moscow, which plays traditional and contemporary songs from Sub-Saharan Africa on Kwanongoma marimbas, will perform next Saturday, Sept. 17, at Tekoa’s Empire Theater beginning at 7 p.m.

Made in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, the marimbas produce the full earthy tones which characterize the music. They are the only Kwanongomas known to be in this region.

The band is made up of eight women from Moscow who pursue professional careers when not playing together in the band. They were described as “really cool chicks” by the high school student...