Performing Bands

Musango Center has two performing bands that love to share their enthusiasm for the joyful, energetic music of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. Audiences of all ages, and from all walks of life respond to marimba performances with smiles, toe-tapping, or full-on gleeful dancing!

Chigwaya Youth Marimba Ensemble is a 9 member band composed of Columbia Gorge area middle and high school students. They regularly wow their audiences with their outstanding musical talent and their fun, high energy performances, delivered with infectious enthusiasm. They recently recorded their first CD, released in August 2011. Contact the Center if you’d like a copy!

Marimba Musango is the Musango Center’s adult performing ensemble. The band has 7 members, brought together by their common love for the Zimbabwean Marimba sound. The uniquely fulfilling experience of learning, creating, and sharing this captivating music is the fuel that drives Marimba Musango.

Chigwaya Youth Marimba Ensemble and Marimba Musango have been entertaining Columbia Gorge audiences with their high energy, danceable sound for the past 3 years. They are regulars at the Gorge Grown Market and Hood River Saturday Market, and have provided music for a variety of local benefits, as well as private functions.

The funds they raise through their performances help to fund workshops with visiting African teachers, provide sponsorships for several Zimbabwean school children, as well as donations to non-profit organizations performing village relief work in Zimbabwe.

Both bands are available to perform at festivals, benefits and private events. Email or call for booking information:

541-490-0140
info@marimbamusango.com