Features » Maxwell Sibanda, Assistant Editor
Monday, 10 December 2012 09:37
HARARE - When Zanu PF held its first congress in independent Zimbabwe, there was a celebratory mood in the country with Chimurenga music guru Thomas Mapfumo releasing songs specifically for the occasion. Known in other circles as “Hurricane Hugo”, after independence...Read More
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Wednesday, 07 November 2012 13:34
HARARE - Entertainment lovers are in for a treat at City Sports Bar tonight as the Harare joint hosts a double album launch party. Obvious Mtani of Sungano Express is launching his latest album Saizvozvo Mukwasha while rhumba group BV Labien...Read More
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Entertainment » Jeffrey Muvundusi, Own Correspondent
Monday, 05 November 2012 14:13
BULAWAYO - Walk into the second largest city, Bulawayo and get informed of a music outfit called The Talls, certainly it won’t ring a bell as the ensemble is virtually unknown in the showbiz arena. With their short presence in the...Read More
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Wednesday, 31 October 2012 13:47
HARARE - Diamond Musica a pioneer of rhumba groups in Zimbabwe that took fans by storm during the rhumba craze of the late 90s is back with a bang. The group has not been vibrant on the music scene for the...Read More
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Wednesday, 31 October 2012 13:30
HARARE - Harare Gardens on Sunday witnessed some fascinating synergies between musicians as they took turns to entertain thousands of music fans who had converged to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of Tongai Moyo aka Dhewa. It is now...Read More
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Entertainment » Maxwell Sibanda, Assistant Editor
Monday, 22 October 2012 15:38
HARARE - Singing South African sensation Ntando Bangani who was set to thrill music-lovers at the Book Cafe yesterday said growing up without friends led him to befriend the home’s piano. In an exclusive interview during Friday night’s Cultural Encounters, organised...Read More
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Wednesday, 17 October 2012 14:00
HARARE - The ongoing October International Jazz and World Music Festival this Friday takes a colourful concert that promises fireworks and variety to Celebration Centre. 2012 International Jazz and World Music Festival is organised by the Italian Embassy in Harare...Read More
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Tuesday, 16 October 2012 12:39
HARARE - Pamberi Trust’s International Jazz and World Music Festival 2012 kicks off tomorrow at Harare’s Book Cafe with a screening at 6pm of the film The Miles Davies Story described in jazz circles as one of the greatest jazz documentaries....Read More
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Monday, 15 October 2012 14:09
HARARE - Three stunning music collaborations between South African and Zimbabwean artistes will take to the stage in Harare this October, in the October International Jazz and World Music Festival from October 17-21 at Book Cafe. From South Africa the...Read More
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Entertainment » Jeffrey Muvundusi, Own Correspondent
Sunday, 14 October 2012 12:00
BULAWAYO - Some have said it is the land of honey and gold but others such as legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi, simply warn: “there is nothing to talk home about, inhava izere mhepo”. It is the Diaspora. Yet, despite the mixed...Read More
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Entertainment » Sharon Muguwu, Entertainment Writer
Friday, 05 October 2012 17:23
HARARE - Pole dancing pioneer Zoey Sifelani who was recently arrested over “public indecency” is now trying her hand in music. Zoey who introduced the pole dancing frenzy to Zimbabwe’s nightlife told the Daily News that she was expanding her showbiz...Read More
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Wednesday, 03 October 2012 10:57
HARARE - As October unfolds, Zimbabwean artistes are gearing up to receive visitors from Italy and South Africa, for the October International Jazz and World Music Festival from October 17-21 in the capital. From our southern neighbours come Zulu maskanda/jazz guitarist...Read More
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Monday, 17 September 2012 15:05
HARARE - Once in a while the boys have to go out, and last Friday was no different as I and a few journalists friends attended Leonard Zhakata’s billed showcase slated at Harare’s Jazz 105. The place was already getting full...Read More
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Entertainment » Vasco Shaya, Entertainment Writer
Monday, 17 September 2012 11:18
HARARE - Sungura ace Alick Macheso has advised dancers to desist from being carried away by crowd praise and remain humble if they are to excel in their careers. Macheso’s plea comes as numerous dancers are elevating themselves above their band...Read More
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Friday, 07 September 2012 10:25
GWERU - Kwekwe-based veteran musician Bantuman I, will tonight hog the city’s limelight when he takes to Mbizo 4’s newly-opened waterhole for a gig to warm up the weekend. The award-winning Bantuman I, real name Tawanda Jumo has been performing since...Read More
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