Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center

Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center

Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center is a music center located in Eugene, Oregon, United States, "dedicated to the music and people of Zimbabwe." Kutsinhira offers classes in Zimbabwean Marimba, Mbira, Drumming, Singing (occasionally), and Dancing. They also try to bring Zimbabwean teachers to Oregon. Kutsinhira members have been active participants in [http://www.zimfest.org ZimFest] .

Bands

Kutsinhira has several marimba ensembles:
*Hokoyo
*Zambuko
*Jenaguru
*Shamwari

External links

* [http://kutsinhira.org Kutsinhira Website]


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