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

Musangano 2025

Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, United States

Kutsinhira’s annual gathering Musangano (Umhlanango in Ndebele) is around the corner. Saturday, March 8, 2:00-5:30. All are welcome to join us as we share musical performances by our classes and ensembles, share a delicious potluck meal, and learn about all that Kutsinhira has done over the past year and upcoming plans. The event is held […]

FREE

Kwaziwai in Zimbabwe Presentation

Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, United States

Share in the excitement of Kwaziwai’s December 2024 trip to Zimbabwe, including visits to Tariro, Ubuntu, Ngoma Ingungu and other cultural and community development projects supported by Kutsinhira’s Zimbabwe Community Development Program (ZCDP). Director Gary Spalter and members of Kwaziwai will present videos, slides and memories from the trip in The Commons/Cafeteria at the Village […]

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