Welcome to R & B Marimbas

We are located in Santa Cruz, California and specialize in Shona (African) style marimbas.

Rob Moeller, owner of R & B Marimbas, is continually experimenting with different wood species, frame styles, and resonators in the quest for a simple, yet elegant design combined with great sound and affordability. Easily portable and highly durable, Rob's designs are consistently solid and sturdy, meeting the needs of frequently performing groups and music teachers alike.

Rob has been working with wood for over 30 years. He started building Zimbabwean Shona-style marimbas for the California music community in 1996. His customers include the Franklin-McKinley School District in San Jose, the Oakland Youth Choir, Everett Middle School of San Francisco School District, Sadza Marimba Band in Santa Cruz, and numerous individuals.

All instruments are individually hand crafted, thus wood species, tunings, and note range can be customized to meet your requirements. For information about prices, completion time, and to place an order, please go to contact us or email Rob at rob@skyhighway.com.

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Larry Israel is a marimba teacher based in Santa Cruz. Larry Israel studied and performed with Dumisani “Dumi” Maraire from 1977 to 1982 and was a member of several outstanding Seattle-based marimba ensembles: Dumi and the Maraire Marimba Ensemble (1978-1982), Kutamba (1982-1989), Musango (1990-1995), and Muchadura (1996-1997). He taught Zimbabwean marimba in Seattle from 1986 to 1997 before moving to Santa Cruz in 1997. Larry brings twenty-five years of experience to his teaching practice. Visit his website for more information and class schedules. http://members.cruzio.com/~lisrael/marimba/

Dandemutande is an information resource for Shona music enthusiasts. Events, CDs, articles, teachers, and merchandise are listed on the Dandemutande website. http://www.dandemutande.com