read all interesting music stories on zimbabwe news spiked. Newsdzezimbabwe music is updated every day and is very reliable.
By Chimeno Azriel As time draws nearby for the historic first-ever Mbira Orchestra ensemble, all is going well according to the plan for the mbira instrumentalists and drums (ngoma) players to be in the boot camp this summer. According to the Project Manager Mr Valiant Kandororo, the orchestra project has been boosted by the availability…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Popular Afrojazz artiste, Maizon Tazvitya is going to perform his latest offering, Karwiyo Kaya at the Munich-Harare Arts Gathering(MUHAG) tomorrow and the song is about how the Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on his budding career among many other turmoils. Speaking to this publication, the ‘Majurumbwe’ hit-maker said he penned…
By Elvis Dumba A Banket-based artist has produced a ten-track album which is expected to make waves as the music is similar to that of Mukudzei Mukombe popular known by the stage name Jah Prayzer. The album by Smart Sojah, born Honest Sani aged 27 titled “mweya unoyera” is expected to make a mark on…
By Farai Chirimumimba I am reminded of the opening statement by U.S Supreme Court Justice John Stevens emotional dissent on (George W) Bush v. (Albert “Al”) Gore 2000 presidential election challenge which read: “Although we may never know with complete certainty the identity of the winner of this year’s presidential election, the identity of the…
Upcoming Afro-fusion musician Tichaona Gozho, affectionately known as Mdhara Gozho in entertainment circles, has opened up on his musical sojourn leading to the recording of the hit single ‘Dzihwa Mupengo’ (Coronavirus), the Covid-19 pandemic which has gripped the entire world bringing with it new ways of life. Born on 10 September 1982 at St Theresa…
With an eye on making sure musicians are given what they need to succeed in their careers, Edith weUtonga is a musician with a mission. The increasingly popular guitarist has recently been elected vice president of the International Federation of Musicians, a role that will help her as she works towards a stimulating, fair and…
By Elvis Dumba A fast-rising local gospel artist Mawamba Bunjira and top South Africa-based Luyanda Ramatswi are riding on the success of their single collaboration which is making waves on South African radio stations and has been making inroads on the Zimbabwean music scene. The single which is simply titled ‘Prayer’ is a collaboration between…
By Marlvin Ngiza Music Manager, Archford “Tirimusango Wenje” Guvuriro who works with Chief Shumba has challenged Zimbabweans to unite and resist cultural imperialism by western countries. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Wenje encouraged people to bring up their children by teaching them the importance of culture. “In order to preserve our culture, parents…
By Music In Africa The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) on 6 July officially launched the Sound Connects Fund (SCF) with a digital broadcast event from Soda Studio in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event provided viewers with in-depth information about the €4m fund, which will run from 2021 to 2024 and accelerate the development of the…
A musical feast is served as the country’s first cellular network operator NetOne unveiled a compilation album titled One World. The One world album was recently launched on One TV YouTube channel and online music stores on the 25th of June. The album Included 8 explosive tracks from locally acclaimed bands and talented artists such…
By Chimeno Azriel The Kadoma-based upcoming musician, Isheanesu” Minister” Pewula is set to release a video off his latest single gospel song titled ” Shoko RaMwari” released last month. His single offering was recorded at Zing Legacy Studio in Kadoma. The singer is shooting his video in Kadoma with the assistance of Natty Solomon…
Zimbabwe’s The Unveiled fell short at the last hurdle of the pan-African Old Mutual Amazing Voices 2021, which were won by South African group Hush SA. Hush SA won the top prize of US$100, 000 at the spectacular finale on Sunday evening. The Unveiled were the only remaining music group from Zimbabwe after the other…
To deepen cultural relations between Zimbabwe and the United States of America, Leonard “DJ Drummer B” Ware was yesterday presented with the Spirit of Detroit Award by councilwoman Janee’ Ayers and the members of the Detroit City council. Kumbulani Zamuchiya, the Co-founder, and Director at Zimbabwe Cultural Centre of Detroit said he was pleased by…
Two singing groups from Zimbabwe made it into the top 10, hoping for a shot at the career-changing first prize of US $100 000. With their stellar vocals, it seemed it was either The Unveiled or Effect who would walk away with the Amazing Voices crown. Labelled one of the most promising groups earlier on,…
Top musician, Jah Prayzah will be releasing a potentially smashing album in the near future. The artist has been busy in the studio despite his busy schedule. On 16 June, on the Day of the African Child, he launched a jingle on behalf of UNICEF Zimbabwe to help promote the Learning Passport. The jingle has…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa A budding artist, Tapiwa Isaac Bandire has released a song which he believes is a therapy to the ravaging effects of the Covid-19 virus. Speaking to this publication, Bandira popularly known as Taneqo said the single ‘Asbuyel’muva’ is an Amapiano track and is meant to comfort people in the wake of the…
By Chimeno Azriel Zimbabwe’s Mbira orchestra is set to assemble and record songs in a historical first. Thirty artists comprising twenty-one mbira players and nine traditional instrumentalists are expected to assemble and play the instruments together. Dzepamvura Mbira Art Centre is spearheading the project which will see Mbira Artists playing at the same time. The…
By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Writer) SUNGURA musician Lovemore Nerudzo aka Lovezh appears to have strengthened his foothold in the showbiz industry in the Southern Africa region, judging by the airplay his latest track “Bhaureni” commands across various radio stations in Southern Africa. Now one of the most popular songs on DHT Africa Fm radio, among…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITER PROMINENT sungura music maestro Lovemore “Lovezh” Nerudzo and the Brave Stars have released a new single track titled Bhaureni. Bhaureni is a love story that captures a young lady emotionally pleading with her lover (Bhaureni) to marry her and not to waste her time. The single, which features Shinsoman, is already making waves…
UNHERALDED but steadily rising South Africa-based Zimbabwean-born Hip Hop musician Majik ‘N’ Money real name Eugene Nyasha Tendengu has announced the coming of his next album, Workaholic, with a release date set for May 30. The Cape Town-based rapper said the 12 track album is a product of long and sleepless nights in and out…
By Sowell Chikwari UPCOMING Afro-fusion musician Leo Makwarimba has released two singles Zororo and Denga ririkufara. The tracks were recorded and produced at Gart Media Studios in Harare. Affectionately known as Mudhuri Murefu AK47 in music circles, Leo was born 33 years ago in Makwarimba Village, Wedza. He attended Matsine Secondary and Kuwadzana…
By Herzel Mushayabasa Ashton Nyahora, affectionately known as “Mbeu” by his legion of fans is wowing music lovers following the release of his latest video collaboration where he features Mambo Dhuterere in a track titled Ndoringa Imi. With less than a month since its release, the Ndoringa Imi video has taken the music scene…
By Chimeno Azriel Artists have been urged to have their work protected if they are to secure their success and future. This was said by copyright expert, Advocate Michael Zinyoni in an interview recently aired with a view of educating artists about having their work secured. Advocate Zinyoni, who holds a degree in Intellectual Property…
United-Kingdom-based gospel sensation – Nursel Masuka Mandiopera – popularly known as ‘Nursel’ wrote her own piece of history when she successfully launched her 4th album titled ‘Good News’ online on the popular video conference site Zoom. As the world is currently battling the Covid-19 pandemic, musical shows are currently not permitted in different parts of…
By Ronnie Chisamba The advent of Covid-19 has aggravated the plight of the industry and musicians. Despite the odds, committed and dedicated upcoming musicians are managing to make marks on the local music arena. Nineteen-year-old Tavonga Leo Magombedze – aka Leo Magozz – is one such artiste. Spiked Online Media’s Ronnie Chisamba (R.C) caught up…
Harare – Zimbabwe’s talented singer/songwriter – Jonah Chivasa makes a welcome return to the mainstream music scene with yet another soulful track simply titled “Shh.” Featuring the talents of South African singing sensation Takie Ndou, the new single has plenty to enjoy. The new track draws much from Jonah’s personal life as he bids farewell…
By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Writer) Prominent Afro-Chimurenga songstress Jane Stoevring Marimo has released her seventh album titled Simba Mukaka. Her latest 8-track offering which is accompanied by a video comprises tracks Nyika yakapfuma, Usaite dera, Nhamo yemumwe hairambirwe sadza, Moyo wekubereka, Kusiyana kwemabasa, Kutanda botso rekuda, Chiumbwa, and Simba Mukaka (title track). The album was…
With instant access to thousands of the best shows and movies, you can always find something thrilling to watch on DStv. From family feuds to finding love in a villa, our May line-up is filled with binge-worthy content that will have you cosying up on the couch and cancelling those social plans. Here are some…
DStv’s Africanews channel is celebrating its fifth anniversary, marking the event with special coverage of events in Africa over the past five years. The coverage also focuses on how the continent is trying to meet the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as looking at the hopes and aspirations of people across Africa for…
By Desire Tshuma Takawira Tagara, a Guruve born Mbira artiste has released his first album regardless of challenges induced by the global pandemic that has claimed millions. As Covid 19 is still taking a toll in other countries, Zimbabwe is doing better in following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines strictly. As a result, President Emerson…
Season Two of the Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition is on its way to television screens across Africa from 11 April 2021, bringing cheer to a continent ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. Auditions for the second season started in October last year and saw over 500 online video entries. After an initial screening process,…
By Herzel Mushayabasa Gospel singer, Sebastian Magacha has released a new single called Shaina in which he features the Zvakanyanya hitmaker, Herman. The single, Shaina, is one of the tracks that Magacha’s new upcoming album contains along with videos as he is done with his recordings. In an interview with this publication, the Bhosvo hitmaker…
Arts Correspondent When I think about the state of Zimbabwean musicians, my heart bleeds but looking closely at an incident that happened recently, I was made to think twice. Zimbabwe is home to some musicians with the finest ideas ever. Most of these musicians, though not popular like the so-called big 5, have the sharpest…
By Desire Tshuma As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc in the economy, Sarah Dee, a female artist has diversified into business ventures to cushion herself against the poverty induced by the pandemic Public performances in the arts industry have been put on hold since the inception of the Covid-19 lockdown in Zimbabwe in March 2020,…
By Herzel Mushayabasa All eyes will be on the 2021 edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA), with the nation waiting with curiosity to see who will walk away with the honors. The NAMAs are held every year to honour outstanding arts personalities, with nominees jostling for attention on the red carpet. However, due…
Herzel Mushayabasa Hip-hop star Tatenda Godknows Gumbo better known as ‘Dash The Rapkiller’ of Boss Tate Entertainment has released a remix of one of Soul Jah Love’s tracks following the recent passing of the Zimdancehall chanter. This track comes as a cover to Soul Jah Love’s latest trap song called ‘Handizi Blind’ that he released…
By Desire Tshuma Borrowdale-based young artist Willard Munemo and his band the Vakiridzo Express have released their first Sungura album with singles expected to bed released in August. Vakiridzo Express was formed in the year 2020 in Harare and comprises eight members. The founder of the band’s stage name is”Willo ” who has been in…
By Ronnie Chisamba South Africa-based multi-genre artiste Mr. P (39) – real name Precious Hanya – officially released his first jiti single yesterday on social media platforms in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines meant to curb the spread of Covid-19. Titled Swederera, the track is one of the six songs on his…
By Tanaka Chidora The second half of my childhood was spent in Mbare. As Mbare citizens, we were at the receiving end of jokes by those who wanted to feel better about their achievements regardless of how small those achievements were. According to them, Mbare was that place where you had to take a bath…
One of the Zimdancehall and award-winning musicians, Soul Muzavazi Musaka who was popularly known with the stage name ‘Soul Jah Love’ has been declared a liberation hero. His hero status was confirmed Thursday afternoon by the Zanu PF Secretary for Administration Dr. Obert Mpofu. Communicating the development in a statement, Dr. Mpofu said, “His Excellency,…
Rising gospel musician – Minister Lee Mugadza – is set to take the music industry by storm when he launches his third album titled ‘Jesu Aripo’. Minister Mugadza who is known for hits such as Chikwee, Adonai, Munoenda Nesu and many more will launch his new project ‘Juse Aripo’ virtually over the weekend. The South…
By Staff writer South Africa based musician – Nhlanhla Sibanda – popularly known as MuDealer, says he will not let the Covid-19 pandemic derail his progress in the music industry as he is set to release his third album titled ‘Bhera’. MuDealer who has been in the music industry since 2010 has been keeping himself…
By Fungayi Munyoro Talented Mutare-based gospel singer and songwriter Emmanuel Mari has dropped an exciting new single titled Ndione. Ndione was recorded at Heartland Studios in Harare and was produced by Blessing Masanga. In an interview, Mari explained the motivation behind the song as having been inspired by singles’ need for divine guidance. “The song…
By Staff Writer Upcoming music sensation – Davitah Chimombe – this past week released a hot single titled ‘Moyo Wangu’ which will be on his forthcoming debut album ‘Chakuma’. Davitah who is James Chimombe’s third-born child said his journey in the music industry has not been easy but he has been blessed to have received…
By Joyce Mukucha Stiff lockdown measures imposed by the government to curtail the spread of the vicious Covid-19 global pandemic have not spared the music industry as it necessitated the adoption of safe practices, and among others discouraging gatherings or holding of live events. The Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) ceremony that was scheduled to take…
