At Connessa Collective, our mission is to cultivate connection among diverse communities and promote cultural awareness through high-level educational chamber music experiences.
Join us as we curate concert programming celebrating living composers and world music.

We are thrilled to host the Mbira Renaissance Band for our first annual World Music Fest! Fusing the traditional mbira instrument of the Shona people of Zimbabwe with guitars, keyboard, and brass instruments, the Mbira Renaissance Band offers a fresh, energetic yet delicately balanced sonic experience. Cyclical and improvisational, the band creates a unique sound with splashes of reggae, Afro-jazz, Chimurenga, and Afro-pop. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the band has been twice nominated for the Edmonton Music Awards and has performed across Canada, Zimbabwe, and the United States. Join the Mbira Renaissance Band and Connessa Collective for an unforgettable night of joy, community and musical storytelling.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Doors open at 5pm
Broker's Gallery
525 C Street, Suite 2
San Diego, CA, 92101
Our annual World Music Fest features chamber music that celebrates global musical traditions. This free event builds community by fostering cross-cultural understanding, intergenerational learning, and shared joy through music.
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