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
Israel-Gaza war: UK musicians boycott events
In the United Kingdom, many artistes unite for a worthy cause such as anti-war campaigns.
By Fred Zindi
Jun. 16, 2024
Rodney Munemo reviews Looking for Mother by Nkosiyazi Kan Kanjiri
There are people who stand out and have some finesse in whatever they do.
By Rodney Munemo
May. 5, 2024
What artists say about Uhuru
All roads led to Buhera, Murambinda for an all-night Uhuru gala scheduled to be held yesterday where popular artists like Agatha Murudzwa were expected to perform.
By Tendai Sauta
Apr. 18, 2024
Was Peter Tosh’s radicalism a blessing or a curse?
On the 11th May, 2024, it will be Bob Marley’s 80th anniversary. Peter Tosh, who died on the 11th September in 1987, would have been 80 years old.
By Fred Zindi
Apr. 7, 2024
In the Groove: The trials and tribulations of Bob Marley's mother
Not many people know that Cedella Booker, Bob Marley’s mother, was a musician in her own right and she was a great inspiration to her son, Bob Marley.
By Fred Zindi
Jul. 16, 2023
Outcry over state media’s Winky D blackout
However, after EEG's calls to ban Winky D, ZBC denied banning the artiste.
By Style Reporter
Jul. 9, 2023
Editor’s Memo: We need to foster unity, peace
The post-election period is also critical. I want to conclude by quoting Mugabe’s acceptance speech on April 18 1980; never mind he did not stand by it.
By Faith Zaba
Apr. 21, 2023
