Kutimbua Kivumbi (Stomp the Dust!) (2016)
For Orchestra
Orchestration: 2.Picc.2.2.BCcl.2(Cbsn)—4.3.2.Btbn.1—4 Perc—Pf.Hp—Str
Duration: 10 minutes
Inspired by a sabbatical trip to Kenya, this vibrant work draws on the rhythms, timbres, and traditions of the Akamba people. Its title—a Swahili phrase meaning “stomp the dust”—evokes the dances performed on dry plains in hopes of rain. A violin solo leads the call, joined by layered voices and percussion that reflect the energy, complexity, and beauty of the composer’s experience.