Mhondoro
Folk & acoustic band from Eugene, OR · formed 2000
Mhondoro is a jazz ensemble from Eugene, Oregon, that blends traditional Zimbabwean music with American jazz and Pacific Northwest influences. Formed spontaneously during the pandemic by a group of neighbors, the band is known for its joyous and collaborative compositions. Their name translates to 'lion spirit' in Shona, reflecting their cultural roots.
Automated summary by BandSlate from the band's website.
- Shows on record
- 1
- Rooms played
- 1
- Cities
- 1
- Releases
- 2
- Last show
- Sep 19, 2024Farmer's Market Pavilion in Eugene Town Square
About
Mhondoro is a band from Eugene, OR, formed in 2000, tagged folk, world, & country, funk / soul, jazz by its sources. Shows on record run from 2024 to 2024, across 1 room in 1 city.
- Mhondoro formed in 2000 — MusicBrainz
- Mhondoro is based in Eugene — MusicBrainz
- Torrey Newhart: piano — MusicBrainz
- Idit Shner: reeds — MusicBrainz
- Mhondoro has 5 listeners on Last.fm — Mhondoro on Last.fm
- Mhondoro has released 2 recordings between 2022 and 2024 — Mhondoro on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
1 on record · setlist.fmShows per year
- 20241 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2024 | Farmer's Market Pavilion in Eugene Town Square · EugeneHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Where they play
1 room in 1 cityRooms played most
- Farmer's Market Pavilion in Eugene Town Square · Eugene1 show
Cities played
- Eugene1 show
Live history
1 show on record- Shows counted
- 1
- First on record
- Sep 2024
- Latest on record
- Sep 2024
Top rooms
- Farmer's Market Pavilion in Eugene Town Square, Eugene · 1
Top cities
- Eugene, OR · 1
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
2 releases, 2022–2024Ngatibatanei / Let Us Unite!
2024
Heat Wave
2022
Lineup
- Torrey Newhart · piano
- Idit Shner · reeds
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
5 members on record- Garrett Baxtertenure unknown
- Idit ShnerOriginal memberreedstenure unknown
- John Mambiratenure unknown
- Ken Mastrogiovannitenure unknown
- Torrey NewhartOriginal memberpianotenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Shares members with: Jessika Smith Big Band (via Idit Shner), Paul Krueger Quartet (via Torrey Newhart)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Mhondoro on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Mhondoro on Discogs | Artist facts |
| setlist.fm | Show history |
| website | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.