Basic Information

Label: Mhumhi Records
Members: Joel, Karen, Wayne, Darren, Jason

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Joel Laviolette and Rattletree Marimba
Austin, TX        Reggae / worldbeat / trance

Bio

Joel Laviolette has been a professional mbira player for 15 years. Hr directs the group Rattletree Marimba in Austin, TX.

While in Zimbabwe, Joel traveled constantly-meeting musicians, playing ceremonies, and talking to musicians that were interested in recording. He recorded many of the rare types of mbira and other instruments while there. The fruits of those recordings can be seen and heard on Mhumhi Records, Joel's non-profit record label.

Joel has had the joy of performing on stage a...

Songs

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Chikende
Joel Laviolette and Rattletree Marimba
Chikende
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Kari MuDande
Joel Laviolette and Rattletree Marimba
Kari MuDande
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Going to the City
Joel Laviolette and Rattletree Marimba
Going to the City
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Nyuchi
Joel Laviolette and Rattletree Marimba
Nyuchi
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When The Levee Breaks
Joel Laviolette and Rattletree Marimba
When The Levee Breaks

Past Shows

Sat, Oct 15, 2011
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Houston, TX
Thu, Sep 8, 2011
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
San Antonio, TX
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Houston, TX
Sat, Nov 14, 2009
Doors Open: 3:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Sat, Oct 17, 2009
Private Show
 

Press

“It was a sight to see and a unique joy to hear!”
—  Tad Hendrickson, Global Rhythm Magazine

Chart Position

Reggae charts
for Austin, TX.

Artist Stats

Fans: 3,103
Song Plays: 368
Visits: 1,142
Video Plays: 5
Widget Hits: 27,353

Status

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