Anzanga Marimba Ensemble presents the music of Southern Africa at BPA

The Anzanga Marimba Ensemble visits Bainbridge Island on Friday, Jan. 11 for a performance at Bainbridge Performing Arts. - Mary Cairns Photography
Mary Cairns Photography
The Anzanga Marimba Ensemble visits Bainbridge Island on Friday, Jan. 11 for a performance at Bainbridge Performing Arts.

January 11, 2013 · 8:55 AM

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the Anzanga Marimba Ensemble will feature the lively and beautiful melodies of Southern Africa at a special performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 at Bainbridge Performing Arts.

For more than 20 years, the Seattle-based ensemble has brought the electrifying and energizing music of African marimba to festivals, cultural events, schools and more. Visit online at www.myspace.com/anzanga.

Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for seniors, students, youth, military and teachers and are available at the BPA Box Office, by phone at 206-842-8569, or online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

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