Napoleon Jambwa will lead a workshop in Zimbabwean rhythms and songs to connect you with the powerful energy of the drum. Bring a hand drum; congas, djembes, dundun, and hosho will all work in the class that will move through several different Zimbabwean rhythms. Some parts are played using two drums so if you have […]
Rujeko will lead us through movements related to Zimbabwean rhythm and song. She will help us internalize the music by repeating simple to more intricate steps. Rujeko's teaching style supports all dance levels from first timers to seasoned dancers. If you have magavhu (leg rattles) be sure to bring them. Live mbira music for the […]
We are excited to welcome Zimbabwean performing artists and teachers Rujeko Dumbutshena and Napoleon Kudzie Jambwa to Eugene! They will be teaching the song Zuva during their visit to Kutsinhira. Marimba class Thursday, July 2nd 4:00-5:30pm Cost for the class is $20 cash • PayPal • Venmo accepted Pizza and Cultural Discussion with Rujeko and Napoleon […]
Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center is pleased to announce the 21st annual Camp paGungwa ("by the ocean"), a four-day mbira intensive on the Oregon Coast with a pair of exceptional mbira teachers in 2026: Jennifer Kyker and Moyo Rainos Mutamba. Moyo will be coming from University of Waterloo, Canada, and Jennifer from University of Rochester, USA. […]