By Jeffrey Muvundusi – GOSPEL music lovers in Bulawayo are set for a memorable showcase as gospel heavy weights from Zimbabwe and South Africa are expected to descend in the city for a one day afternoon concert set for the Barbourfields Stadium this Saturday. The event which is dubbed the Peace Prayer day will be punctuated by the Word, prayers and music courtesy of the Zimbabwe Pastors Fellowship. The Pastors Fellowship is a forum for Pastors from different Church denominations whose mission is to promote ideas and action that enhance Zimbabwe’s prosperity based on prophetic ministry. It is also the organisations... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, May 17th 2012 |
By Alan Rushesha – In most cases, physically challenged people are given names or demoted from participating in the social and economic activities due to stereotyped beliefs of a society. Numerous people in society stand blamed of perceiving people with disability as outcasts who cannot do anything on their own and require special attention. However, a physically challenged crafter Manners Mukuviri has a testament to tell the world that his state has nothing to do with his in-born talent. Bravely, Mukuviri captures balance and movement both physically and emotionally while exhibiting brilliant ability to express emotions through form rather than... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, May 17th 2012 |
… Can he revitalize the voice of his father before it is too late? – By Alan Rushesha – Will the young Peter Moyo fill the void left by his father? That was the question asked by many people just after a befitting send-off of the sungura kingpin at his Sesombe home last year. Driven by passion and love for Tongai, music promoters and fans put their full support behind the Young Igwe as Peter famously known by his legion of fans. Music promoters were on record saying they will not live the young man alone and indeed, they are... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, May 17th 2012 |
By Kenneth Matimaire – MUTARE –The mere mention of the Tonga tribe brings its marijuana smoking tradition to mind. Its extraordinary water pipes made from the bulb of the calabash fruit, which were used to smoke dagga attracted international attention. Many were amazed to note that Tonga women are traditionally allowed to smoke. During the colonial era, they were the only tribe permitted to legally continue their dagga smoking culture. However, little did many expected music to be imbedded in the rich history of one of Zimbabwe’s minority ethnic groups. The emergence of afro-fusion music band – Mokoomba will have... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, May 16th 2012 |
By Alan Rushesha – Fast rising afro-jazz sensation Netsayi Chigwendere left fans craving for more of her traditional music fused with marimba and drums at the just ended Harare International Festival of Arts (HIFA). All marimba lovers who had been crying fowl over the demise of the genre had something to smile about as the young lady took them aback with love songs such as ‘George’ and the result was a breathtaking performance that will definitely catapult the band into great heights. Netsayi’s band had the crowd applauding as they remixed songs such as ‘magobo’- a song originally performed by... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, May 15th 2012 |
