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
Rattletree infuses ancient Zimbabwean trance music with the intensity of modern electronic dance music. They’re gearing up for the Glow Party and Grand Opening from September 23 through 25.
“It bring you in. It’s trance music. Music for the Mind, music for the Body.”” – Joel Laviolette
“It [miramba] just touches you on this base level.. it’s amazing, this high vibration music.” – Rakefet Laviolette
Join Rattletree for their Glow Party & Grand Opening
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- 5 shows: Friday/Saturday @ 7-9pm and 9-11pm. Sunday @ 2-4pm
- DJ Happy Happy James in between shows
- Dance showcase by Amy Morrow
- African food by Cazamance
- Hula hoops and fire dancer
- Community drum circle
- Light, video projections, glow paint, and trippy accessories