The Musango Center, located in Hood River, Oregon, is  dedicated to bringing the music and culture of southern Africa to the Columbia River Gorge. We offer classes in southern African music on Zimbabwean-style marimbas, for children, youth and adults, ages 8 and up.  The Center has two performing bands, and regularly sponsors visiting artists from Zimbabwe and elsewhere for concerts and other cultural events open to the community at large.

Musango means “in the forest” in the Shona language of Zimbabwe. The Center is located on 22 forested acres in the Columbia River Gorge community of Hood River. Come join us!

 

UPCOMING EVENT:

Winter Marimba Mini-Fest

Sunday, December 11, 3:30-5pm, at the Hood River Hotel, 102 Oak St, Hood River, OR.

Join the Musango Center for a concert of Zimbabwean music with performances by 5 student marimba groups, plus unique holiday shopping. Chigwaya CD’s will be available and “Ancient Ways,” an Oregon-based non-profit organization, will be offering Zimbabwean-made crafts for sale as well as information about  aid projects. The concert will wrap up with some fun audience participation. Admission free. 

 

Chigwaya Marimba CDs available for sale: 

This collection of 13 songs ranges from rocking to meditative and includes contemporary, traditional and original music played on marimbas, blended with singing and percussion. With guest appearances by Peacheson Ngoshi and Tonderai Ndava of Zimbabwe. Contact the Center and we’ll get one to you! $15.