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Our NEW compact disc recording:


June 8, 2007:
Kukuva performs on the Portland Rose Festival World Rhythm Stage. Photo by Eric Rice.


May 24, 2007:
We found some video footage from a 2002 Cosmic Marimba show and have posted it for your viewing pleasure.


Sept 21, 2007:
Kukuva performs for a Sunshine Division benefit.


August 13, 2006:
Kukuva performs for Providence Bridge Pedal 2006. Performing with Kukuva were special guests Chris Freeman and MyLinda King. Photo by Ross Kaplan. Also check out this PDXK video from the event featuring Kukuva performing live.


April 20, 2006:
Kukuva performs at the Wonder Ballroom for the Kgotso Dance Theater benefit. Performing with Kukuva were special guests Fred & MyLinda King (marimba) and Jim Loewenherz (mbira).


Feb 12, 2006:
Kukuva helps raise over $400 for the Jangano Project with a benefit performance!

Jan 27 2006:
Kukuva raises almost $500 for Buckman Arts Elementary School music program with a benefit performance.


June 21, 2003:
Summer Solstice show at the Multnomah Arts Center.


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NAMI Northwest Walk
Sunday, May 17th at Noon
Eastbank Esplanade
All Ages
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On May 22 2009 Michelle Madison wrote: Thank you so much for your in-kind donation to our seventh annual NAMI Northwest Walk, and for giving us - as usual - a great show. We are extremely grateful for your longtime support for NAMI Oregon and our mission of improving the lives of people ...

On Dec 19 2008 Jay Kravitz wrote: Just wanted to thank all of you for performing for the OHSU Global Health Center holiday party. We had a great time and the band was terrific. Happy holidays. ...

On Oct 26 2008 Elizabeth Squires wrote: On behalf of everyone here at JDRF and the over 5,000 participants of the 2008 Walk to Cure Diabetes, THANK YOU! Your group's performance at the walk was one of the most memorable highlights of our event. Than you for everything and we hope you can...

On Sep 18 2008 Lisa Lyon wrote: Thank you for making Lionheart 2008 such a success! I heard such positive comments about your music and presence. So glad you were back again this year. Save the date for next year, July 11th 2009. Thanks. ...

On Jun 06 2008 Marilyn wrote: I saw you perform at the Rose festival and was simply entranced. The marimba makes a lovely sound.. And....the conga player was HOT! Many thanks. ...

On May 24 2008 Don Moore wrote: Dear Band Members,
As a NAMI member and veteran of 5 NAMI Walks, I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful performance at the 6th Annual NAMI Walks Northwest event. Your music provides an uplifting and positive aura to a subject that has br...

On May 21 2008 Michelle Madison wrote: Dear Gordon and Kukuva,
Thank you so much for volunteering at the NAMI Northwest Walk on Sunday May 18. We couldn't have done it without your help! ...

On Apr 27 2008 Jim Franklin wrote: I saw you guys last year at Rose Festival, and you were great. I love your music and I'm looking forward to your upcoming season. Please let me know when your new marimba music CD is out. ...

On Apr 07 2008 Madeline Uraneck wrote: Dear Dave & Kukuva
We cannot thank you enough for the gift of your music for David's memorial. The one piece you prepared for the center of the program, Chemutengure, was stellar. It was such a treat to hear the song sung. The instruments ar...

On Dec 14 2007 Claudia Green wrote: Just wanted to say thank you so much for your inspiring performance last night at the Sunshine Division packing night - it really helped to keep the boxes moving and left little time to think of our aching backs!! ...

On Jun 14 2007 Kathy Gordon wrote: I enjoyed your performance during Rose Festival! Great sound good energy! It was a treat! ...

On May 29 2007 Joan Baucus wrote: We all loved the music at the NAMI Walk, it really got people in a good mood. Thank you from everyone at NAMI NW Walk. ...

On May 13 2007 Cece wrote: Hey you guys, when I googled "marimba music u.s."--guess who came up at the top of the list? Hope you are all well. I've got a week and a half of school left, then a week in DC having fun, then a week in NJ by the pool, then 3 weeks driving cross c...

On Jun 06 2006 Steve wrote: Happened to catch your live performance yesterday at the Rose Festival Waterfront Village and was most entertained. You were drawing larger crowds than anyone I have seen thus far at the festival. I was most impressed and have signed your email lis...

On Apr 26 2006 Loveness Wesa wrote: Hi Kukuva. Thank you so much for your help at the Queens of Africa fund raising event. You were amazing, I hadn't seeing you guys in a long time and each time i see your performance is different and just wonderful. I liked it when you added the Mbir...

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