Free workshop with Zimbabwean guests Lucky Moyo and Tsungai Tsikirai. Join us for song and dance to experience the Zimfest style workshop prior to the start of the weekend festival. Zimfest instructors lead a one hour song and dance workshop at the River Gallery in Independence, Oregon. Free - we want to introduce Monmouth and […]
These friendly and fun events are geared to all levels of experience, and they provide lots of interesting cultural and language background in addition to the beautiful music. There is no substitute for learning from a native Zimbabwean expert immersed in his culture. Additional classes: Sunday July 22 Sunday August 5 RSVP to Marilyn Kolodziejczyk appreciated but not […]
Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center is pleased to announce the 15th annual Camp paGungwa (“by the ocean”), a four-day mbira intensive on the Oregon Coast, with Musekiwa Chingodza; also, under the joint sponsorship of Kutsinhira and the University of Oregon, Sekuru Cosmas Magaya will be offering classes and cultural presentations at this camp, at no additional […]
Join us for some fun neighborhood music and community building at Tugman Park. We will be tabling with marimbas to try out! Sign up for classes and more.
Come enjoy and dance to the music of Kutsinhira's teen ensemble Chapwititi during the kids hour at the Eugene Public Library.
Come learn this beautiful and easy to learn traditional instrument from our highly-talented Zimbabwean guest Abel Mafuleni. Beginners welcome. If you don't have your own instrument, Kutisnhira can provide you one for the class. Please RSVP to gary@kutsinhira.org About Abel As a young, highly recognized and awarded musician, Abel has distinguished himself by creating deeply […]
Learn an original composition by Abel called Dzikamiso for beginners to intermediate level. Abel and friends composed the song, with an Afro-jazz groove, while attending Prince Edward School in Harare. All levels welcome. Please RSVP to gary@kutsinhira.org
Learn drumming, singing and dancing to a traditional dance called Dinhe from Mount Dharuweni, Zimbabwe. The dance is used during harvest to celebrate the growing of crops. No experience necessary. Please RSVP to mailto: gary@kutsinhira.org
If you are holiday shopping for friends and family, consider shopping at the Mosaic Fair Trade Collection on Small Business Saturday, November 24. Mosaic is a unique, locally owned store with artisan-crafted, fair trade goods. 20% of your purchases will be donated back to Kutsinhira. Thank you Mosaic! Kutsinhira will provide marimba and mbira music including […]
A night of traditional Zimbabwean music will be presented in support of Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center of Eugene, and Ancient Ways/Nhimbe for Progress www.ancient-ways.org of Scio. Kutsinhira’s sponsored artist-in-residence for 2018, Musekiwa Chingodza, and his fellow musicians from Mhofela will perform beautiful mbira music. Three bands from Kutsinhira, including Jenaguru-Full Moon and Chapwititi, teen extraordinaires, […]
You are invited to join us at Camp Nharetare (which refers to mbira dzematare, mbira music which is played for the spirits to inspire more from the Creator), a camp which focuses on traditional mbira music, dance, drumming, chipendani and hosho. The teachers of this camp are all ones who have been confirmed as mbira […]
Bring friends and family to Kutsinhira’s exciting annual gathering for class and ensemble performances. With the best potluck you’ll ever be a part of, we know you’ll enjoy this event. 2:00 - 2:10 Welcome and song 2:10 - 3:10 Performances Set 1 3:10 - 4:00 Potluck meal 4:00 - 4:20 Meeting (learn about what’s happening at Kutsinhira Cultural Arts […]
Presented by City of Eugene Enjoy the summer sounds of marimba with Mhondoro and Jenaguru, playing the buoyant and spirited music of Zimbabwe. Play games, grab a bite to eat from a local food truck and see what Eugene has to offer.
