Thomas Mapfumo

Chiwoniso, Rebel Woman, Album Review

Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008

The blend of a beautiful vocals and bouncing, life affirming, rhythms of Africa make for a wonderful

The Music, the Man, the Story

All Africa (Free subscription) | 22/09/2008

OLIVER "Tuku" Mtukudzi's musical career started at the age of 23 with the 1975 release of his debut single, Stop After Orange.

Album: Chiwoniso, Rebel Woman (Cumbancha)

The Independent (Free subscription) | 21/09/2008

This Zimbabwean singer does a fine job of integrating the sound of her instrument, the mbira (traditional thumb piano), with the requirements of making a contemporary pop record.

Who's coming to the Seattle International Children's Festival

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 20/09/2008

The Seattle International Children's Festival announces a 2009 lineup that includes Thomas Mapfumo of Zimbabwe, Nova Scotia's Mermaid Theatre, the American folk band the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and Komplex Kai, a rapper from Tulalip.

Mukanya Heads for SA Show, Zim

All Africa (Free subscription) | 15/09/2008

Legendary Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo will be coming to perform in October, Standardplus can report.

Remix Record of Salvador Santana Band's 2008 Self-Titled Debut Album Released on August 26th

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008

THIS FALL, THE BAND TOURS AS OPENING ACT FOR CARLOS SANTANA AND THE SANTANA BAND'S U.S./CANADA WEST COAST TOUR LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Featuring bandleader, vocalist, composer & keyboardist Salvador Santana, SSB is known for its energetic brew of conscious hip-hop, rock, funk, R&B and Latin sounds. Their self-titled debut album was released earlier this year on Salvador's VBE imprint...

Mtukudzi Says Music Not for MDC

All Africa (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008

LIFE is a voyage for superstars like Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi. His successful musical career is an illustration of a life well lived, especially when in a few days, he will be celebrating his 56th birthday.

Music Crossroads Workshops, Competitions Begin

All Africa (Free subscription) | 22/08/2008

MUSIC Crossroads Zimbabwe preliminary provincial workshops and competitions for 2009 started at the weekend in Harare.

EMI America Records to Release Soundtrack to Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's Acclaimed 'Long Way Down' TV Series on August 5

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 30/07/2008

'Long Way Down' Premieres August 2 on Fox Reality Channel HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- To complement Fox Reality Channel's August 2 premiere of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's epic motorcycle adventure TV series, "Long Way Down," EMI America Records will release the official soundtrack on August 5. To be released on CD and digitally, the soundtrack includes 15 songs featured in...

Another MDC Activist Dead in Buhera

All Africa (Free subscription) | 18/07/2008

38 year old Reuben Muteke who was abducted and severely tortured soon after the controversial one-man election run off, has died from his injuries.

Southern African Music Friday

NPR Blogs: News & Views (Free subscription) | 10/05/2008

Thanks to You Tube, enjoy some good audio (and bad but fascinating classic video) of South Africa's Miriam Makeba plus a political photo montage set to the music of Thomas Mapfumo of Zimbabwe -- Farai Chideya

Dance Review: The Anguish of War, Expressed in Movement

New York Times (Free subscription) | 03/05/2008

Nora Chipaumire translates her youth during Zimbabwe’s second war of liberation into a 60-minute dance-theater work.

Mtukudzi, Mapfumo Working on First Ever Duet

All Africa (Free subscription) | 28/04/2008

Zimbabwe's music icons - Dr Thomas Mapfumo and Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi are readying their first ever duet titled God Bless Africa.

The Salvador Santana Band to Play NYC's Highline Ballroom on April 25 and House of Blues Atlantic City on April 26

Hispanic Business Magazine (Free subscription) | 23/04/2008

LOS ANGELES, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvador Santana Band (SSB), featuring bandleader, vocalist, composer & keyboardist Salvador Santana, brings their high energy fusion of conscious hip-hop, rock, funk, R&B and Latin music to the New York metropolitan area for two shows next week....

• The Salvador Santana Band to Play NYC's Highline Ballroom on April 25 and House of Blues Atlantic City on April 26 - PR News Wire

Thomas Mapfumo & Blacks Unlimited

Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | 19/04/2008

Where Thomas Mapfumo comes from, criticising the government through music can be deadly.