Welcome to Kunaka

Kunaka, 7 talented young artists ages 13 to 16, have been performing joyful marimba music at community events and celebrations from Britannia to Bowen Island, the WISE Hall to Whistler, and the Chan to the "Cultch". Their dynamic style and confident stage presence appeal to audiences of all ages and musical persuasions. Despite their youth, Kunaka play as though they "own" the music, a signature sound inspired by the Shona traditions of Zimbabwe and fused with contemporary rhythms. Mbira master Kurai Mubaiwa mentors Kunaka, sharing the beautiful marimba melodies of Southern Africa and encouraging the young musicians to contribute their own musical ideas to a repertoire that's sure to bring everyone's dancing shoes out of the closet!