The Zimfest Association produce North America’s premier annual festival of Zimbabwean music, bringing a global community together to celebrate Zimbabwe’s participatory musical traditions through high-quality workshops and performances. Zimfest: • Gives people from different cultures and traditions the opportunity to connect through music. • Values the power of Zimbabwean music and dance in building community. • Provides a venue for performing groups of all ages to showcase their talents and share with their peers. • Exposes participants to new teachers, performers, and musical styles. • Actively reaches out to new audiences and participants, offering opportunities for deeper involvement. • Contributes to sustainable livelihoods for Zimbabwean teachers and performers. • Is family-friendly, affordable, and welcoming for all attendees. • Embodies Zimbabwean values of mutually respectful relationships (hunhu / ubuntu) among teachers, performers, staff and attendees.