Zimfest returns


LONDON
Every year at Zimfest time, thousands of Zimbabweans and those who love Zimbabwe, gather in a field, play sport and sink the odd bevy or two for charity. Every year the festival expands and becomes more sophisticated. This year there's a kaleidoscopic program of Zimbabwean music an


d culture, which energises the traditional beerfest format.
“Zimbabwean musicians are renowned worldwide for their talent,” said Adrian Lunga, one of the organisers. “We ran a similar programme last year, and the crowd went nuts. The program this year has even more depth and originality, so it is going to be good.”
•Date: 1ST September 2007. All day from 12 noon – 10 pm.
•Venue: Prince George’s Playing Fields, Bushey Rd, Raynes Pk, London SW20.
•Tickets: £16 Advance only: www.wezimbabwe.org
or ticket vendors. (£20 at the gate).
•Acts: Chiwoniso (Chi), Paul Lunga, Watership Down, Bush Guru, SpiritTalk, Mbira, Anna Mudeka, Thabani, & a few surprises.
•Other: Braai, football tourney, beer (cold and fast), social sports, sadza, gochi gochi, stands, kiddies tent, dance workshops, other cool cultural happenings.


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