Goongoo Peas - Benefit concert for Rose Onama - $10

Art in the cafe...

Dottie and Josie Brand (Two Peas in a Pod)


"Summer Magic"


June 2026



We are self-taught artists who create work inspired by healing, nature, travel, and personal experiences. Growing up, art became a way for us to process emotions, express ourselves, and create spaces that felt meaningful and comforting. Our first “gallery” was our college apartment, which we transformed with our own artwork and nature-inspired design and the power of the feminine. Sharing our space and work with others encouraged us to continue creating and exploring art more seriously. Inspired by our Latin culture, color, emotion, and everyday moments, our work reflects themes of connection, growth,...
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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Goongoo Peas is a group of women musicians who play folk music from Jamaican, African and African American traditions. Their high energy music is wise, funny and authentic. Two and three part vocal harmonies are enhanced by drums and other percussion instruments. They have been playing for Wisconsin audiences for over fifteen years and adults and children alike have enjoyed Googoo Peas\'s music at neighborhood festivals, at the Overture Center, at school performances and, of course, at Mother Fool\'s.

Rose Onama, a native of Uganda and long time Madison resident, was a founding member of Goongoo Peas. Rose is a talented dancer, storyteller and musician. She currently resides in Milwaukee where she has worked in theater and in the schools. Rose was making a remarkable recovery from a debilitating stroke when she was diagnosed with cancer last spring. This benefit is helping to raise money for her care during recovery.