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He was a master of humour and wit, who spiced political, religious, sport and social messages with great satire. His music was unique, with an

Terrence Musekiwa is the latest in a slew of artists from the arts and culture centre on the outskirts of Harare to represent Zimbabwe at the Venice Biennale.



Terrence Musekiwa is the latest in a slew of artists from the arts and culture centre to represent Zimbabwe at the Venice Biennale.

Banning Eyre speaks with Jake Blount about black Americana music and Blount's career.

Mukanya’s heart will always reside in Zimbabwe, but calling out politicians in his music has made it difficult for him to live there. He is also ready to pass on the mantle.



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Zimbabweans rally to #ResistDictatorship 08 May 2021 - 10:14 By Lenin Ndebele There are fears that Zanu PF could also push for an increase in the minimum age limit of presidential election candidates from 40 to 52. If this goes ahead, it would effectively disqualify MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa from challenging for the top job in 2023. Image: REUTERS/Mike Hutchings There are fears that Zanu-PF could also push for an increase in the minimum age limit of presidenti...

African music star in exile awaits real change for Zimbabwe By ANDREW SELSKYNovember 30, 2017 GMT EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — As Zimbabweans celebrated the ouster of dictator Robert Mugabe, they danced on the streets to previously banned protest songs by one of the country’s most famous musicians — a man jailed by the country’s former white rulers and hounded by the black government that succeeded them. The musician, Thomas Mapfumo, watched the euphoria from exile in the U.S. But he’s not rej...

Zamrock shines decades later Zamrock shines decades later Four-CD compilation of WITCHs music covers their growth from Western-influenced tunes to infusing African sounds and rhythms published : 27 Apr 2021 at 04:00 1 Zambian rock and popular music, often dubbed as Zamrock, has featured several times in the column over recent years. Last year, World Beat reviewed the work and career of Zambian music pioneer Rikki Ililonga, whose work featured on the compilation Dark Sunrise from the Los An...