Mbira and Marimba Performance with Musekiwa and Friends

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

Kutsinhira is pleased to announce a wonderful evening of mbira and marimba music in support of our 2022 Artist-in-Residence Musekiwa Chingodza. Musekiwa and friends Bud Cohen and Jennifer Kyker will headline plus marimba music from Kudana Marimba and Kutsinhira's teen ensemble Kwaziwai. Saturday, Nov. 19  7:00 - 9:00 pm Village School, 3411 Willamette Street Suggested donation $10, youth $5, children […]

$5 – $10

Jenaguru and Kwaziwai at Willamalane Megga Hunt

Lively Park 6100 Thurston Road, Springfield, Oregon

Marimba ensembles Jenaguru and Kwaziwai will entertain the crowds at Willamalane's annual Megga Hunt. The event will feature a variety of egg hunts, hands-on activities, balloon animals, train rides, photo booths, music, and community exhibitors.

Kwaziwai and Polyphony Marimba Jam in Kesey Square

Kesey Square Broadway and Willamette, Eugene

Opening for them will be Kutsinhira's teen ensemble Kwaziwai.  Come downtown for an evening of pre-summer fun. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=666580138804302&set=a.125959042866417  

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. […]