Andean Zampoña (Pan Flute) Workshop
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Martha Washington with this free interactive music workshop! Join Juan Cayrampoma from the local music group RAYMI and learn about the zampoña, a pan flute from the Andean region of South America, then how to assemble and play your very own. You don't need any musical ability, just an interest in music or South American culture! The instrument has a fascinating sound, and you can hear RAYMI performing with a zampoña at 3:00 in this video . Th is program is for teens and adults aged 16+, please register each person separately starting Friday, Sept 11. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4). This program was funded by a gift from the Fairfax Library Foundation . About our presenter: Juan A. Cayrampoma is a local self-taught musician originaly from Lima, Peru. As director of RAYMI, he shares his passion for Andean music with our local community through concerts and workshops. Learn more about the group and their music on their website .
