The Slimzar Wa Afrika Foundaton has officially opened a call for donations for its inaugural Donate A Music instrument Campaign.
This initiative seeks to equip children’s homes across Bulawayo with the tools necessary to nurture creative talent and provide a professional pathway into the music industry.
The foundation is inviting individuals, corporate partners and the general public to donate new or used musical instruments.
These instruments will be distributed to local orphanages where the foundation will facilitate ongoing mentorship and practical training.
“In a unique move to bridge the gap between traditional performance and modem technology the campaign is also calling for donations of computers and laptops,” the foundation said.
“These devices will be equipped with music production software to allow children to learn the technical art of sound engineering and cagital composition.
“To make this possible the foundation is, therefore, seeking donations of the following items: acoustic and electric instruments — guitars, pianos, keyboards, violins, saxophones and drum sets.
“Traditional instruments: marimbas, mbira and drums. Music technology: laptops and desktop computers and MIDI controllers and studio monitors.”
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The foundation added: “Following the collection phase the Slimzar Wa Afrika Foundation will collaborate with a network of professional local music artists to conduct regular music lessons and production workshops at the beneficiary children homes.
“Music is a universal language that provides hope and a future career path for many.
“By donating an instrument or a laptop you are giving a child the tools to rewrite their story nurture their talent , adapt to modern digital technology and join the global creative economy.”
The foundation said members of the public who wish to support the campaign can reach out directly to the organisation to arrange for collection or drop off of instruments and technology.
“All donated items will be serviced and refurbished where necessary before being handed over to the children.”
