Kwaziwai and Raices de Oregon

Kesey Square Broadway and Willamette, Eugene

Enjoy the rhythms, sights and sounds of Mexico and Zimbabwe in downtown Eugene. Kwaziwai will present Zimabwean marimba and Raices will present regional Mexican dances.  We are excited to collaborate with a sister cultural arts program that includes the marimba in its sound. Sponsored by City of Eugene Cultural Services Downtown Program Fund  

FREE

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