HOSHO
Maranka Gourd shakers
used as rhythm accompaniment for African marimba and mbira
Hand-crafted by Forest Shomer, from Pacific Northwest-grown (USA) Marankas.
All of my Hosho contain Hota (canna) seed, wildcrafted in Hawaii, for clear, crisp sound.
"The hosho, all agree, are completely outstanding. Beautiful, well-crafted and sound great!"
-Catherine Hunziker, Boulder CO
A broad selection of gourds is available:
*CHILD-size, best for beginners' hands, ages 5 to pre-Teen
*MBIRA Hosho, small sizes that blend harmoniously with mbira
*MARIMBA Hosho, medium sizes (louder 'voice') for ensemble playing
*LARGE Hosho, also known as "Hercules' Club" for playing among loud drums
(Gourds pictured above are small-to-medium size.)
PRICES: Each pair of Hosho is individually priced within a range of $40-55, on the basis of overall sound quality.
Child-size hosho are always priced toward the low end of the range.
(Note: sales tax is applicable within WA State)
ORDERING
There are three ways to purchase these gourds:
--call or e-mail: describe your needs and have a suitable pair shipped directly to you
Forest Shomer
inspass@whidbey.net
(360) 385-6114
--in the Seattle area,
choose from a selection of Hosho at John's Music Center in Wallingford
4501 Interlake N. #9, Seattle, WA 98103
Mon. thru Sat.10:00am - 6:00pm; Sunday 12pm - 5pm
(206) 548-0916
A variety of hosho workshops with skilled instructors will be offered at:
Zimbabwean Music
Festival
Tacoma, WA, USA
July 4-6, 2008
"Crafting Hosho since 1997."
HOTA (Canna indica) seed
Hota seed is available separately @$5.00 per ounce, postpaid.
A medium-size gourd requires about 1.5 ounce of hota for good sound quality.
Subject to availability.
INSIDE PASSAGE
P.O.BOX 639
PORT
TOWNSEND, WA. 98368
(360)385-6114
E-mail: inspass@whidbey.net
www.insidepassageseeds.com