How Bob Marley wrote his songs

The legend, Bob Marley was truly a philosopher. 
By Fred Zindi Sep. 7, 2025

Mavhudzi plots October Reggae Fest 2025

Across the world, reggae’s journey began in the gritty studios of Kingston, Jamaica, giving a voice to the oppressed with conscious lyrics and hypnotic rhythms.
By Tendai Sauta Sep. 2, 2025

‘No Woman No Cry’ — And she didn’t: Rita Marley benediction

Rita’s radiance is that her beauty, grace and resilience were understated. She lived in a whirlwind of rehearsals, sprinting children, and concert performances.
By Ashleigh Chambeni May. 23, 2025

In the groove: Apocalypse now

A version of this song was released as a vinyl single in Jamaica in December 1997 long after  Marley’s death, with samples of Bob Marley’s voice saying Rastafari is the prince of peace a
By Fred Zindi Apr. 13, 2025

Outrage over Zimura’s live band performance fees

Zindi would always tell me that he earned more money as a Zimura board member than he did performing in Transit Crew.
By Fred Zindi Mar. 23, 2025

Transit Crew 2024: A breadth of fresh air

The band performed at many venues within Zimbabwe and even toured Japan.
By Fred Zindi Jan. 1, 2025

In the groove: Bob Marley: 44 years on

Bob Marley’s words embody love, freedom, and resilience, making them timeless and universally impactful. 
By Fred Zindi Dec. 29, 2024

How to create universal African rhythm

Of late Afro-beats seems to have changed that perception. Africans are now coming on board with their own traditional rhythms and Afro-pop styles.
By Fred Zindi Nov. 10, 2024

Songs of freedom in a dancehall in Zim

Bass culture is as old as Zimbabwe itself. The reggae mystic Robert Nesta Marley laid down the soundtrack to what we thought was the dawn of freedom in 1980.
By Percy Zvomuya Sep. 4, 2024