African boys drumming

Zimbabwean drummers at Mberi Primary School in Harare

 

Dedicated to the music and people of Zimbabwe

kutsinhira to follow one who has cut a path, tilled the soil, put forth a musical phrase. In Zimbabwean musical tradition, a melodic line that responds to the lead line of a mbira song.

Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center…a community of people in and near Eugene, Oregon, responding to the rich musical tradition of the people of Zimbabwe by creating a center for teaching and performing Zimbabwean music. Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1990. Kutsinhira offers classes in Zimbabwean marimba and mbira, and organizes lessons and workshops with visiting Zimbabwean master musicians.

At Kutsinhira, we seek to build and maintain a diverse, inclusive community that welcomes people to participate, whatever their race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, education, disability, or parental status. We strive to offer a place where all individuals feel valued and respected.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Chiedza and Jenaguru at Megga Hunt

Chiedza and Jenaguru at Megga Hunt

Join performing groups Chiedza and Jenaguru Full Moon Marimba at Willamalane's 2026 Megga Hunt at Lively Park on Easter Saturday April 4 from 9:00am-12:00pm. There will be hours of exciting music, and many fun activities for children and parents alike. View details of...

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Executive Director

Gary Spalter
541.337.3281
gary[at]kutsinhira.org

Mailing Address

Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center
P.O. Box 50188
Eugene, OR 97405-0972

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