ZunZun is a performing arts group that celebrates the environments and cultures of the Americas through music. They are multi-instrumentalists, who during their performance us as many as 25 different instruments. Most of the instruments are of Latin American origin. Their performances translate well into a vast array of theaters, festivals, schools and other venues, always creating an inspirational atmosphere for all ages. They are available as a duo or backed by a three-piece rhythm section.

Their performance style is unique in that each performance utilizes physical comedy, audience participation and their fine musicianship. This makes for a very lively show that involves the audience immediately. Audiences everywhere give ZunZun the highest acclaim for its integrity, energy and artistic quality. They write much of their own music and have made 6 recordings. Their first two albums, “Flabbergasted” and “Sea Land and Sky” made specifically for families, have won international awards such as Best Multilingual Album- Children’s Music Web 1999 and Best Album for older Children 2001- Children’s Music Web. In 2003 two new recordings “Hammock Songs” and “Water Music” will be released. All recordings are in English and Spanish.

ZunZun has been very active in the environmental field, specifically in environmental education. They have created shows about water pollution, recycling, rainforests, watersheds, oceans, endangered animals and water conservation. They have worked with World Wildlife Fund, United States Peace Corps, Watershed Watch, The Recycling group (TRG), Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and County water districts and solid waste departments throughout California.

ZunZun received the Calabash Award in Santa Cruz county for excellence in the multicultural arts in 2001 and in 1997 was co-recipient of Bravo televisions national “Arts For Change Award” for their residency work with the National Endowment for the Arts and the California Arts Council “Community Youth Arts Project.” They are featured performers with the California Arts Council, Music Center of Los Angeles, Young Audiences of Silicon Valley, Young Audiences of the Bay Area, Arts Northwest, Western Arts Alliance and many Cultural Councils throughout California. They have performed on international television and radio.

They have been keynote speakers and presented seminars for numerous environmental and educational conferences throughout the Americas emphasizing their work in the environment, multicultural education and music education. They have taught classes in pre-school through high school, and have taught Latin American music classes at the University of California Santa Cruz. They have teaching credentials and Masters Degrees in Education.

MJF Debut!

	Sunday Afternoon - September 21, 2008 / 2:00 & 3:30pm
	Coffee House Gallery