David Valdés

“Method of movement for Marimba” already in Spanish

“Method of Movement for Marimba” already in Spanish. Last April 9th was a very special day: after very hard work, effort and excitement, “Método de Movimiento para Marimba” (L. H. Stevens) was, at last, published. This is a long awaited project into which both Leigh and I have put our best. My job? Translating into… Continue reading “Method of movement for Marimba” already in Spanish

Happy birthday, Ms. Abe!

© Yamaha.

Happy birthday, Ms. Abe! Today is the 80th birthday of a person who has had a tremendous influence in the marimba world: Keiko Abe. © Yamaha. It is not the purpose of this article to detail her career, achievements or insist on the tremendous importance of her figure (all of that already well known), but… Continue reading Happy birthday, Ms. Abe!