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Paul Lunga returns

Zimbabwean jazz legend Paul Lunga, renowned as the "King of Jazz Horns," is set to make a highly anticipated return to Zimbabwe as the headliner of this year's Zimbabwe Jazz Festival.The festival, organized by the Zimbabwe Jazz Community T…

Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:01hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter

Bob Nyabinde dies

Renowned jazz maestro Bob Nyabinde, affectionately referred to as "The Headmaster," has passed away.Nyabinde had been in poor health for an extended period, grappling with the challenges of diabetes since his diagnosis in 2018, which signi…

Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 19:37hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Tsepo Tshola exits the Jazz stage

The legendary musician, composer and award-winning Jazz musician Tsepo Tshola 'crossed the great divide' yesterday [the 15th of July] at the age of 67. The 'Village Pope' succumbed to the Covid-19 virus. Born in Teyateyaneng, Lesotho 67 ye…

Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 17:51hrs | 7 | by Matthew Dubs Esquire

Louis Mhlanga excited at Bulawayo return

SOUTH Africa-based jazz guitarist, Louis Mhlanga is relishing returning to perform in the city after a three-year hiatus.Mhlanga is set to feature in the 2019 Spring Feelings Jazz Show scheduled for Mpala Events and Conference Centre on Sa…

Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 08:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

The story of Bro Hugh Masekela (1939-2018) told in a Jazz way

Hugh Masekela, an award-winning songwriter, singer and accomplished musician, took his last breath yesterday leaving a very wide gap in the musical landscape internationally . Born in Witbank, Mpumalanga Province 78 years ago, Bro Hugh , a…

Published: 24 Jan 2018 at 07:01hrs | 5 | by Matthew Dube (Jazz enthusiast)

Women singers are celebrated

THE first ever Women in Song legacy tour will see a gathering of legendary women who sing jazz and African music under one roof.Daily Sun reported that the festival, launched in celebration of Dorothy Masuka and Abigail Kubeka, is a one-ni…

Published: 18 Aug 2015 at 15:48hrs | 2786 | by Staff Reporter

Los Angeles-based dance company to perform at ZITF today

A Los Angeles-based dance company, Jazz Tap Ensemble is set to perform at the opening ceremony of Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) this afternoon in Bulawayo. The Ensemble landed in Bulawayo last Sunday for a full week of free work…

Published: 27 Apr 2012 at 10:04hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

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Paul Lunga returns

Bob Nyabinde dies

Tsepo Tshola exits the Jazz stage

Louis Mhlanga excited at Bulawayo return

The story of Bro Hugh Masekela (1939-2018) told in a Jazz way

Women singers are celebrated

Los Angeles-based dance company to perform at ZITF today

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