Moon & Stars Foundation/Kutandara

Building Community Through Music

Helping heal the world through the joy of music
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About Us

We believe that music inspires, transforms, and connects us to each other and our world. Our directors, Randy McIntosh and Amy Stewart McIntosh, formed Kutandara in 1999 after falling in love with Zimbabwean music and wanting to share this music with others. Read more…

Kutandara performing at Boulder Creek Festival. Photo Credit: Joyce Wilson.

Who We Are
Our board of directors is a passionate group of professionals committed to the strength and health of Moon & Stars Foundation/Kutandara. Read More…

Our staff includes several instructors with different strengths and experiences. Read more…

What We Do
When you participate in a class at Kutandara, you learn more than just music. You learn critical thinking skills, develop higher cognitive skills, and increase your ability to analyze and evaluate information. Teamwork and conflict resolution skills develop naturally and you enjoy the healthy, positive activity of music with new friends. Read more…

How We Do It
We believe that rhythm and music are an inherent part of human nature and that each of us has an ability to uncover this nature. We believe that you have musical ability and are a musical person. We are committed to giving you an opportunity to experience music and its many uplifting, joyous, and healing qualities–no matter your age or previous experience. Read more…

What We Do
We’ve each been called to help the world’s people uncover their true nature of goodness through music and connection. We are passionate about assisting people in finding their common ground together and to help bring about a more peaceful, cooperative society. Read more…

Our Instruments
Learn more about the instruments we teach at Kutandara, including the marimba, hosho, and mbira. Read more…

Our Awards
Read about our Directors’ Pacesetter Award, and Kutandara’s Independent Music Award Live Album Award. Read more…

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Land Acknowledgment

We at Kutandara acknowledge with respect (as non-Native people) that the land on which we stand, live, learn, teach, and perform is the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Peoples. We also recognize the 48 contemporary tribal nations that are historically tied to the lands that make up the state of Colorado.We honor Elders past, present, and future, and those who have … Read More

CONTACT US

5401 Western Avenue, Suite B
Boulder, Colorado 80301
(303) 443-2969

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Classes

We have something for everyone! We offer ongoing marimba, drumming, and mbira classes for kids, teens, and adults, as well as custom one-time music … Read More

Concerts

We've always got something coming up! From our professional performance group Kutandara, to our teen band Tanaka and Mhodzi, to our youth and adult … Read More

Collaborations

We collaborate with individuals, groups, and nonprofit organizations at every opportunity to bring special projects to our community and beyond. This … Read More

Moon & Stars is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization registered with the State of Colorado, FEIN 82–1129217.

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