When the body dances but the song does not seduce
Across Shona, Ndebele, Ndau, Tonga, Kalanga and other cultural communities, music has not simply been an arrangement of sound for passive consumption.
By Raymond Millagre Langa
9h ago
Zimbabwean artistes slowly entering the global market
Sometime back, I wrote bemoaning why Zimbabwean musicians have up to now not entered the global market in a big way. However, the tables seem to be slowly turning.
By Fred Zindi
May. 10, 2026
Nomsa: The voice blending intimacy, identity,‘international’ sound
NOMSA, a young Zimbabwean singer, songwriter and student at the University of Zimbabwe, is quietly carving a niche on the country’s music scene by turning private feeling into public art.
By Makanaka Membere
Sep. 17, 2025
‘Zanu PF’ lures Enzo Ishal to Samanyanga Sounds?…As musician set to earn US$12 000 per month
He had a paltry seven votes, which earned him the moniker 007, the codename of the legendary film star James Bond.
By Sindiso Dube and NYASHA GOROGODO
Jan. 14, 2024
‘Zanu PF’ lures Enzo Ishal to Samanyanga Sounds?…As musician set to earn US$12 000 per month
He had a paltry seven votes, which earned him the moniker 007, the codename of the legendary film star James Bond.
By Sindiso Dube and NYASHA GOROGODO
Jan. 14, 2024
Musicians' role in society since 1980
Music has come a long way. It has been used as a healing force for centuries.
By Fred Zindi
Jan. 7, 2024
Zim music prodigy makes global waves
I think my style has gone from being heavily influenced by people I admire to whatever feels comfortable but refreshing at the same time.
By NEWS AGENCIES and Life & Style Reporters
Nov. 25, 2023
Zim music prodigy makes global waves
I think my style has gone from being heavily influenced by people I admire to whatever feels comfortable but refreshing at the same time.
By NEWS AGENCIES and Life & Style Reporters
Nov. 25, 2023
Burna Boy, Whizkid and Davido putting afro beats on the world map
I deliberately included Western artistes as I was conscious of the fact that African music was completely ignored by the West.
By Fred Zindi
Dec. 18, 2022
Feli Nandi delivers on HICC promise with vibrant musical showcase
Life & Style
By Tendai Sauta
5h ago
Kariba boat disaster death toll rises to 84 as Zimbabwe seeks access to Zambian waters
Local News
8h ago
