THE BOOK CAF The event organized by leading arts organisations Magamba the Cultural Activist Network and Pamberi Trust will feature a fantastic array of Zimbabwean artists who support the message of freedom of musical expression. Music Freedom Day is an annual event where musicians, music clubs, cultural institutions, broadcasters and media join Freemuse in the celebration of freedom of musical expression. Magamba is a grassroots organization using arts for positive social change while Pamberi Trust runs two of Harares leading arts venues aswell as various arts projects.
Artists on the line up include Comrade Fatso & Chabvondoka, Alexio & Shades of Black aswell as Outspoken & the Essence. Comrade Fatso and Chabvondoka are an explosive, genre-busting, insurgent band that defy musical boxes and modern day apolitical pop music. As Zimbabwes leading protest band Comrade Fatso and Chabvondoka launched in 2008 their much-acclaimed album, House of Hunger, praised internationally but banned by the Zimbabwean authorities because of its outspoken criticism of the repressive regime. They have performed extensively, having been invited to perform at festivals all over the world.
Alexio Kawara and Shades of Black are one of the most exciting acts from Zimbabwes new generation of artists. Alexios fresh urban musical mix is extremely popular. His song Shaina catapulted him to fame in Zimbabwe.
Outspoken is a spoken word emcee from Harare, combining soul-stirring lyrics with an Afrosoul hip-hop sound. Outspoken fuses classical and African instrumentation with hip hop beats to deliver a message of inner reflection and hope, using his poetry and music to challenge the increasing hopelessness in our globalized world. Outspoken performs regularly across Southern Africa aswell as Europe and the USA. He is also the frontman for “Outspoken and the Essence” – a powerful Zimbabwean band that fuses hip hop, reggae, and soulful African rhythms set to release their album this year.
For further info contact:
Comrade Fatso (co-organiser and artistic facilitator of Magamba): farai.magamba@gmail.com
Outspoken (co-organiser and projects facilitator of Magamba): alphaintellect@gmail.com
Pamberi Trust at the Book Caf: pamberit@gmail.com
Websites:
Magamba on Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_192657040750165&ap=1
www.comradefatso.com
www.zimbabwearts.org
www.musicfreedomday.org
Samm Farai Monro
aka Comrade Fatso
Artistic Facilitator
MAGAMBA! The Cultural Activist Network
Tel: +263 772 929 231 (Zim), +27 784 969 162 (SA)
Website: www.comradefatso.com
Skype: ComradeFatso
Twitter: www.twitter.com/comradefatsooo
Pamberi Trust
The Book Cafe & The Mannenberg
Fife Avenue mall (upstairs), cnr Fife Ave/6th Street
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: 263 774 435 272
www.zimbabwearts.org
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