The weekend will play host to a lot of activities that are expected to serenade fans across the country and beyond. As September ends, household mbira players will come under the spotlight as they celebrate the special month in style. The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) and other stakeholders have endorsed September as the Mbira Month.
This came after the mbira instrument was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2020. The endorsement makes the thumb piano (mbira) a sacred instrument whose cultural significance should be preserved at all costs. Below are some of the major highlights of the weekend: Gwanzura hosts mammoth bira Gwanzura Stadium in Highfield, Harare, is the only place to be tonight when the much-hyped “Bira Rembira” bash, explodes to life.
With a stellar line-up, fans are set to enjoy some good music from Jah Prayzah, Diana Samkange, Andy Muridzo, Tichaona “Nyamasvisva” MaAfrika, aMadhuve Sasha, Kurai Makore, Vee Mhofu and Gushungo. Nyamasvisva, who fronts Mawungira eNharira, is set to edify the much-publicised event. A night to chill with Matiure Afro-fusion musician, Taffie Matiure, plays at Gavas Restaurant in Harare tonight.
Matiure’s acoustic night comes shortly after his vintage performance at the recently held OMIFA 2024 in Norton. Matiure is an authentic musician embracing diversity and integrity while acknowledging cross-cultural exchange programmes. He has performed at.