Anesu MirisawuLIFESTYLE WRITERmirisawua@dailynews.co.zw MUFAKOSE- BASED gospel group Heavenly Praises Chorus choir launched their debut studio album at a colourful event at the Zimbabwe College of Music in the capital on Saturday.   Titled The Genesis, the new project encompasses seven tracks sung in four distinct languages: Ndebele, Chewa, Shona and Vemba.  “The album preaches the…

POPULAR Harare joint Sherwood Golf Club has lined up a new musical event Sing Along With Your Icon to be held on a monthly basis. Dendera music crooner Suluman “Sulu” Chimbetu will perform at the inaugural event— also aimed at uniting artistes and their fans— slated for this Saturday. “It is a new concept meant…

SCORES of arts groups will descend on Bangira village in Chipinge  district today for the 10th edition of Ndau Festival of the Arts (Ndafa).The annual event, to be hosted by Paiyapo Arts Development and Heritage Centre in Bangira village under Chief Musikavanhu, seeks to celebrate the uniqueness of Ndau culture.Running under the theme ‘Ndau Culture:…

GOSPEL sensation Janet Manyowa is looking forward to adding another international musical gong to her awards collection. This comes after the Zadzisa hit maker, who boasts over 30 different gongs, was nominated for the Best Gospel Award at the 9th edition of African Entertainment Awards USA to be held in the United States on November…

TOP Afro-fusion singer Progress Chipfumo is excited to link up with his fans at City Sports Bar in the capital this Friday. Even the organisers were equally happy.“I cannot wait to meet up with my fans and I have a lot in store for them; I will make sure I will leave them satisfied,” Chipfumo…

VETERAN music promoter Partson “Chipaz” Chimbodza has described the forthcoming event Zim Giants as one of his best shows in his career. The event, to be held at the Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza on October 27, will feature heavyweights Alick Macheso, Jah Prayzah, Freeman, Enzo Ishall, Holy Ten and Feli Nandi.“In choosing the Zim Giants…

KWEKWE-BASED filmmaker Thompson “Slimy” Muzondiwa has teamed up with South Africa-based filmmaker Simon Jamukoko on a new short film titled The Legacy. The project was shot in Dzivaresekwa Extension in the capital. “Working with Jamukoko Media on this production was a moment full of fun and sharing of new ideas, Simon is such a humble…

ONE of Zimbabwe’s premier music events — Zimbabwe Jazz Festival — will hold a concert apiece in Bulawayo and Harare at the end of this month. The two shows, being organised by the Zimbabwe Jazz Community Trust (ZJCT) and the Alliance Francaise, will feature some of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated artists. The Bulawayo concert, which will…

CELEBRATED South Africa- based music producer Tawanda “Dr Tawanda” Kasaira has honoured the late Master of Song Simon “Chopper” Chimbetu in a new song. Titled Simon Chimbetu Tribute, the project encompasses Chopper’s hits namely Tenda, Newspaper, Denda, Rudo Ibofu, Mudzimai Wangu and Ndiyamure Mukoma.“I am a big fan of Dendera; I grew up listening to…

ZIMDANCEHALL outfit Famous Mighty Boys and afro-fusion ensemble 911 emerged winners in the Chibuku Road to Fame Mashonaland East and Midlands provincial finals, respectively at the weekend. The Mashonaland East event was held at Makaha Business Centre in Mutoko on Saturday while Leisure Lounge in Gokwe hosted the Midlands edition on the same day. For…