The discovery of ancient, true-to-life sculptures made without modern tools A ships' anchor found in the middle of the desert, hundreds of miles from open water... The legend of a lost city with a hidden treasure guarded by leopards... These are just a few of the mysteries that come out of the vast area in South Central Africa known as the Kalahari Desert. With the percussion section setting the pace through a simple yet intriguing 3/4 meter Afro-Cuban rhythmic pattern, MYSTERIES OF THE KALAHARI evokes a mood that will keep performers and listeners engaged as the musical layers of the "story" unfold.