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  • Lamellaphones - Mbiras, Kalimbas, and More!

    Lamellaphones - Mbiras, Kalimbas, and More!

    The mbira – also widely referred to as kalimba or thumb piano – is a member of the idiophone and lamellaphone instrument families. As an idiophone, it falls into the...

    Lamellaphones - Mbiras, Kalimbas, and More!

    The mbira – also widely referred to as kalimba or thumb piano – is a member of the idiophone and lamellaphone instrument families. As an idiophone, it falls into the...

  • Viola Braguesa

    Viola Braguesa

    The viola braguesa is a 17th century Portuguese Baroque guitar. It is also known as viola da braga, named for the Braga region of northwestern Portugal. It likely developed from the Spanish vihuela, a...

    Viola Braguesa

    The viola braguesa is a 17th century Portuguese Baroque guitar. It is also known as viola da braga, named for the Braga region of northwestern Portugal. It likely developed from the Spanish vihuela, a...

  • Mandocello by Gold Tone

    The Mandocello – History

    The origins of the mandocello (or mandoloncello) are a bit hazy, but it seems clear that this instrument was likely developed for use in musical ensembles along with other members of...

    The Mandocello – History

    The origins of the mandocello (or mandoloncello) are a bit hazy, but it seems clear that this instrument was likely developed for use in musical ensembles along with other members of...

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Lark Camp

Join us in the Mendocino Woodlands:

July 28 – August 5, 2023

Where musicians, singers, and dancers learn traditional styles from all over the world.

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