Edutainment mix: Folk music in the preservation of cultural heritage
These are typical Shona folk songs telling and documenting the deeper histories and experiences from past generations being told to the current generation.
By Raymond Millagre Langa
Sep. 17, 2023
Chief Hwenje, Mukanya clash over ED
In an interview with the media, Mapfumo urged Zimbabweans to take to demonstrations to dislodge President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu PF.
By Sindiso Dube
Sep. 10, 2023
In the Groove: Can music influence politics?
He comments about three artistes who recently attended a Zanu PF party wearing Zanu PF regalia. He puts it succinctly as follows, and I quote him verbatim:
By Fred Zindi
Aug. 27, 2023
Zim legend Mukanya retires in exile
Over his chief collaborator Jonah Sithole’s mbira-guitar strumming, he vocalises the troubles of the land, nhamodzenyika, borrowing his yodelling vocal techniques from the Shona repertoire.
By Percy Zvomuya
Jul. 29, 2023
Hasta luego - Mukanya in solo music exit: absconds Jah Prayzah, Winky D gig
The show I am hosting in England on June 24 is my own show that I am doing personally and have funded so I can bid farewell to my fans
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Jun. 20, 2023
Grammy Award for Mapfumo?
Chimurenga music is a Zimbabwean popular music genre coined and popularised by the United States exiled Mapfumo, which features the mbira instrument.
By Bridget Wadzanai Mavhimira
Jun. 18, 2023
All Zimbos must enjoy the fruits of independence
Musicians sing songs of praise and many a time, such songs exaggerate the contributions and achievements of the politicians.
By Clive Malunga
Apr. 24, 2023
Forget about elections, says Mukanya
Mapfumo, a critic of the government, said only through peaceful protests can Zanu PF be removed from power.
By Sindiso Dube
Mar. 19, 2023
In the groove: Fela Kuti: The pioneer of afro-beats
In the same way, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti the Nigerian musician and activist (born on October15, 1938 and died August 2, 1997) is credited with being the pioneer of afro-beats.
By Fred Zindi
Mar. 12, 2023
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Dec. 3, 2023
