Greetings from Boka Marimba! We are Portland’s original African-style marimba band. We have been thrilling audiences in the Pacific Northwest with the exuberant music of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa for more than 35 years. Boka Marimba is a ten piece band, blending soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass marimbas, drum set, percussion, and vocals to create a unique and irresistible sound. Our music is upbeat, danceable, fun to watch, and appeals to listeners of all ages.
Video Courtesy of Erin Ely
From our Socials!
Upcoming Performances!
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Green Anchors event in St. John’s.
June 16, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8940 N Bradford St, Portland, OR 97203, USAJoin us at the Green Anchors fundraiser brought to you by volunteers of Windmill Neighborhood at Pickathon. Green Anchors strives to showcase great music and entertainment for the St. Johns community! Â
$15 - $40 sliding scale.
Doors open at 6:00 pm6:30 to 7:30 Sproose
7:50 to 8:50 pm. Boka Marimba
9:10 to 10:10 Alexa McDonald and Doug Hunt
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Noon Tunes Summer Concert
June 27, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square, 715 SW Morrison St Suite 702, Portland, OR 97205, USAThe Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns for its 31st year on Tuesdays throughout June and July! From noon-1:00pm enjoy music from some of Portland’s best regional and local musical talent. With seven FREE concerts, dancing, and some of Portland’s favorite food vendors at Carts on the Square, Portland’s Living Room is sure to be Downtown’s summer lunchtime destinations. Sponsored by Pioneer Courthouse Square, Inc.
Join Boka on June 27!
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Boka at The Grand Lodge
June 30, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge 3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116, United StatesBoka is happy to be back at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Join us for some lively music or make it an overnight stay.
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Boka: Red Shed Summer Concert Series
July 26, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Little Red Shed 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR 97060, United StatesJoin us for this outdoor concert as part of the Red Shed Concert Series. Enjoy a beverage and some food too!
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Boka at Lake Oswego Farmers Market
July 29, 2023 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Millennium Plaza Park 1 Evergreen Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United StatesBoka plays at this delightful farmers market in Lake Oswego. Join us for some mid-summer dance music.
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Zimfest!
August 5, 2023 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Oregon State University 1500 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis, OR 97331, United StatesCome to Corvallis for the evening, or better, the weekend, for the Zimbabwean Music Festival.
Boka closes out the Saturday evening concert.
Visit https://zimfest.org/festival/overview/ for more information on the festival.
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Boka at The Bridge Pedal 2023
August 13, 2023 7:00 am - 10:30 am
Marquam Bridge Portland, OR, United StatesBoka returns to the Marquam bridge to entertain the bikers and walkers at the Providence Bridge Pedal, a very Portland event. Join us for some awesome views from the top deck of I 5. See https://www.providence.org/lp/bridge-pedal for more information.
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Boka at the Beaverton Farmers Market
September 23, 2023 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Beaverton Farmers Market 12375 SW Fifth St, Beaverton, OR 97075, United StatesBoka is back at the Beaverton Farmers Market.
This is a huge market and a beautiful setting by the fountains. Grab some food and dance to the sounds of Zimbabwe.
Free and open to the public.See more details (opens in Google Calendar)
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