Join us in the Gazebo of the Village Green for an hour and a half work-shop on the Marimbas!  You will share a marimba with another participant!  A Marimba is a finely crafted xylophone made from hardwoods, with keys fine-tuned to reflect the tones played in African societies. Each key has a resonator which amplifies the sound and produces a unique musical effect - from the clear, bell-like tones of the soprano marimba, to the deep, percussive tones of the bass. Marimbas are about five feet long, with heights varying from two feet to more than five feet.

Over the past decade and a half percussionist Robin Layne has steeped himself in rhythmic traditions around the world from Cuba to West Africa to Mexico and beyond. He brings these influences to bear in his compositions that are inspired by his travels. Robin has worked with many of Canada's finest global artists and toured throughout China, Europe, Mexico, USA and Canada. Highlights include Nanjing Jazz Festival, Hildesheim Jazz Festival, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Vancouver Folk Festival, Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Victoria Jazz Fest, Arts Wells Festival, and Burning Man.