HARARE – Zora music star Leonard Zhakata will be back at Harare’s premier club, Jazz 105 tomorrow for the second time this year. Zhakata said the last time they performed at the joint; it was a joyful outing as his city fans responded to their sounds until early morning. “We are delighted to be performing…
HARARE – Amicable “divorces” are rare in the sungura music world but that is exactly what will happen tonight when Jazz 105 hosts Suluman Chimbetu’s farewell party. Chimbetu and the Orchestra Dendera Kings are departing on a tour of Zambia tomorrow as reward for being the best band in last month’s Zimbabwe’s International Carnival. Interestingly,…
HARARE – Zimbabwean Big Brother Africa representative Pokello Nare survived eviction from Africa’s most popular show on Sunday but was again nominated for potential eviction Monday morning. To escape the chop on Sunday, Pokello received eight country votes which were higher than all the votes received by the other housemates who were also up for…
HARARE – The late musician and lead guitarist Andy Brown’s last song Mafaro, which contains vocals by his daughter Ammara, has been released more than a year after the death of the legendary performer. Mafaro was first recorded by the late Andy with the assistance of house music producer Reverb7 just before his death in…
HARARE – Aspiring urban groover Malvin “Flava” Mutsiwo, who is enthused by rapper Stunner, had his dream squashed when he was told to reach 5 000 Facebook likes to qualify for a collaboration with his dream music rapper (Stunner). The 21-year-old Mutsiwo told the Daily News that he has 11 tracks under his belt and…
HARARE – Gospel power couple and former Oliver Mtukudzi’s Black Spirits band members Charles and Namatai Chipanga aka Chalenam Rhythms are set to bring South African Judith Sephuma at the launch of Namatai’s debut gospel album Grace Moments slated for August. Charles told the Daily News that negotiations are underway between them and Sephuma. “We…
HARARE – Just a day after Zimbabwe’s Big Brother representative Hakeem Mandaza escaped eviction from the reality show, the country’s other representative Pokello Nare has been lined up for potential eviction. Pokello who was nominated by five people, could come back home if she is not saved by the Ghanaian Head of House Selly. Chances…
HARARE – Gospel artiste Sabastian Magacha has dropped a new album titled Back To Sender that is set to be launched at 7Arts Theatre on June 29. The 14-track album’s launch, which will feature several artistes, will be captured into a live DVD album. Apart from the inspirational title track, the album includes the well-thought…
HARARE – Veteran gospel musician Charles Charamba says the Bulawayo music industry has the ability to wake up from its deep slumber if they receive support from City of Kings residents. The Machira Chete singer, who held a very successful gospel show in Bulawayo two weeks ago, urged thousands who attended his show to support…
HARARE – Starbrite, Zimbabwe’s leading talent search show, has introduced a mentorship programme for the 30 contestants still in the running for this year’s top prize. Musicians Selmor Mtukudzi and Sanii Makhalima along with voice coach Brian Masendeke have been roped in to coach the Starbrite finalists throughout the popular contest. Barney Mpariwa, the Starbrite…
