OUR MEMBERS
Over the years, our band configuration has changed. We have had 16 members! And we have loved them all. Two of the original members who founded Kuungana in 2009 still remain. All of our current and former members are pictured below. Thanks for visiting.
John Hatten
Since childhood I have enjoyed folk and classical music and have played many instruments including cello, recorder, piano, guitar, banjo, mbira and marimba. I became enthralled with polyrhythmic sounds of Africa and especially the bands inspired by Dumi Maraire. I have played with various marimba bands over the last 20 years with Juba Marimba and Kuungana being the most significant.
Rachael Barrows
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Tami DuBow
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Deb Dole
My love of this music began in 1988 in Seattle dancing to Dumi Maraire’s band and to Kutanda….and then I just had to play the music. It enchanted me with its rhythms and danceability. I love the physicality of playing these wonderful instruments. I am taken with the culture from which this music came and the way that it is being passed along to the next generations.
I have played in a number of marimba performing bands since I started playing about 20 years ago – Sweet Pumpkin, Juba Marimba, Ruvara and Kuungana. I have directed several youth marimba bands as well – the longest running/most performance based was the Big Bad Monkeys! I continue to love the music and the people involved.
Phone (360) 671-7012