• Artist-in-Residence Muda Magaya and Friends Perform

    Kesey Square Broadway and Willamette, Eugene

    Kutsinhira's 2023 artist-in-residence Mudavanhu Magaya, son of the late gwenyambira Cosmas Magaya, performs traditional mbira with friends.  Part of Kutsinhira and the city's cultural presentation in the downtown area, Muda will be joined by local Zimbabweans Ratie D, John Mambira and Gilbert Zvamaida.   Sponsored by City of Eugene Cultural Services Downtown Program Fund and […]

    FREE
  • Musangano 2024

    Village School Community Room 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, United States

    Our annual community gathering is upon us. Come together and share the music of our classes and ensembles, a fantastic potluck, and learn about what Kutsinhira is up to. Stay for a bit or stay for the whole afternoon. You won't be disappointed. 2:00 – 2:10 Welcome 2:10 – 3:15 Performance Set 1 3:15 – […]

  • Jenaguru and Chiedza play at MEGGA Hunt

    Lively Park 6100 Thurston Road, Springfield, Oregon

    Jenaguru and Chiedza will once again represent Kutsinhira and Zimbabwean marimba music at Willamalane's annual MEGGA Hunt. A fun springtime event with the community at Springfield’s biggest annual egg hunt. Join the party at Lively Park on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an inclusive egg-travaganza perfect for the whole family. […]

  • Marimba and Zimbabwean Music Extravaganza Fundraiser

    Whirled Pies 199 W. 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon

    Come down to Whirled Pies on Saturday April 27 for a night of high-energy Zimbabwean music featuring Kutsinhira bands Jenaguru and Chiedza, plus Kudana, Mudzidzi Mbira and -- direct from Seattle -- Kondo reNzou! This event benefits Humwe, The Cosmas Magaya Cultural Arts and Education Centre, a recipient of funding from Kutsinhira's Zimbabwe Community Development […]

    $5 – $20
  • Jenaguru Plays Axe Percussion Festival

    Amazon Park Eugene, Oregon

    The AXE Percussion Festival brings together diverse percussion ensembles from the community for interactive performances for all age groups and abilities. Come out and see all the groups between 1:00 - 7:00. Kutsinhira's Jenaguru Full Moon Ensemble will perform 5:00-6:00.

    FREE
  • Chiedza and Jenaguru perform at Humwe Benefit Concert

    Whirled Pies 199 W. 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon

    Come out and enjoy a 6 marimba band benefit concert in support of Humwe, a Kutsinhira grant-recipient, founded by the Magaya family to support cultural arts and education in rural Zimbabwe.

    $15 – $25
  • Kwaziwai plays at Make Music Eugene June 21

    Owen Rose Garden 300 N Jefferson St, Eugene, Oregon

    Get ready for a vibrant celebration of music as the Eugene Symphony proudly launches the first annual Make Music Eugene on Saturday, June 21st. As part of the global Make Music Day, this free, city-wide event invites everyone – from seasoned musicians to curious newcomers – to participate in the joy of making music. Kwaziwai […]

    FREE
  • Kwaziwai at Oregon Country Fair

    Oregon Country Fair Veneta

    Join in the festivities, crafts and delights at the Oregon Country Fair with Kwaziwai welcoming you at the Dragon Entrance all three days of the fair from 11am - 1pm.

  • Potluck and Marimbas at Garden of Dreams

    Garden of Dreams 78 Arbor Drive, Eugene, OR

    Join Kutenda, Kutsinhira's fun-loving Wednesday class, for food, marimba and fundraiser at the Garden of Dreams venue in the River Road area of Eugene.

    $10