A glimpse into Malawian culture will be in the Palouse Thursday in a display of audial entertainment.

The Amaravi Movement is a group of musicians whose individual members come from different parts of the southern African country of Malawi, led by Peter Mawanga, who will come together to show Malawian traditions and culture.

Mawanga’s start in music began when he was in church choir as a child, and he continued to perform in school.

“I come from a continent where its countries have very strong cultures,” Mawanga said. “I take pride in my music. I like to share it with the world.”

These performers take their Malawian roots and combine folk music with modern sound to share their culture with the world.

The group uses traditional Malawi instruments in their performances. These instruments include a type of song piano called a “sansi,” a marimba and a shaker called a “chisekese” that’s made from wood and has tree seeds inside, Mawanga said.

“I would say (our music) is traditional Malawian folk and then fused with some modern soft rock sounds,” said Marlyn Chakwera, vocalist and chisekese player for the group.

Faith Mussa, the lead guitar player, said giving the traditional music a modern sound helps bring it out. Leaving it as it is can result in loss of volume, so the group takes the time and does the research to find ways to bring out the sound.

The Amaravi Movement ultimately strives to showcase its culture through music. Mussa said he has always found that not many people know about Malawi, and by playing the music he can introduce his country to other people.

“I really like that we can share our roots and our culture wherever we go,” Chakwera said. “Music is so much of who we are.”

Mawanga said the group’s music is not something that would normally be heard in America. While it may sound strange, it’s fresh, different and shares a traditional sound with the rest of the world.

African music has a lot of lively drumming and a little sass, Chakwera said. Different sounds are made with the voice or hands to complement the music. Chakwera said she’s always doing some sort of movement during songs.

“I enjoy performing to audiences that have no idea about my country,” Mussa said. “Most of all, music is something that has always been in my blood.”

Peter Mawanga and The Amaravi Movement will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Jones Theatre at Daggy Hall. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for seniors, $8 for non-WSU students and youth, and free for WSU students with I.D.