Events Diary

THU 07, 5.30-7pm, Literary Discussion: THE STORY OF ZIMBABWE INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR – Looking at the history, challenges & successes of the ZIBF, Speakers Roger Stringer, Musaemura Zimunya. Free, all welcome.

THU 07, 8pm, ALEXIO KAWARA & Shades of Black – an explosive new show from a fast-rising star!

FRI 08, 5.30pm, MACINTOSH JERAHUNI – Mbira by ‘The Peacemaker’

FRI 08, 8pm, NYAMASVISVA NeMAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – mbira magic from Harare’s legendary mbira ensemble

SAT 09, 2-5pm, SISTAZ OPEN MIC – ‘EXPRESS TO INSPIRE’, Sistaz this is your space, come do your thang!

SAT 09, 5.30-7pm, UZANELE – A hot young vocalist claiming her space with her own song: Contemporary urban afro jazz rooted in the proud Ndebele vocal tradition. Backed tonight by gifted artists in the afro-jazz arena.

SAT 09, 8pm, JAZZ INVITATION – Kelly (bass), Bernie (keyb), Kudzi (dr), Matthew (g), Patience Musa (vo) & Richie Lopes (sax) – great jazz and old skool, back at Book Café!

MANNENBERG, This Week

THU 07, 9pm, Welcoming Rhumba Giants THE REAL SOUNDS OF AFRICA (be ready to Rhumba)

FRI 08, 10pm, VICTOR KUNONGA & PEACE – Classic originals from the first 3 albums, and new music in the making: the new face of Africa

SAT 09, 9pm, TRANSIT CREW, Roots Rock Reggae – Bigger Tings Ah Gwaan!

SUN 10, 7pm, Sunday Social – wind down the weekend with ANDY BROWN

BOOK CAFÉ, Next Week (11-16 July)

MON 11, 6pm, BOOK CAFÉ OPEN MIC – All artists welcome!

TUE 12, 8pm, TINA WATYOKA – With fresh new sounds from the up coming debut album “Introducing Tina”

WED 13, 8pm, EDITH weUtonga – A warm welcome and hot music to keep you moving!

THU 14, 8pm, ALEXIO KAWARA & Shades of Black – an explosive new show from a fast-rising star!

FRI 15, 5.30pm, MACINTOSH JERAHUNI – Mbira by ‘The Peacemaker’

FRI 15, 8pm, NYAMASVISVA NeMAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – mbira magic from Harare’s legendary mbira ensemble

SAT 16, 2-5pm, HOT LIVE MUSIC – TBA

SAT 16, 5.30-7pm, TAKU MAFIKA & The Tru Bantu Experience – Welcome back from their overseas tour!

SAT 16, 8pm, CHIWONISO – Zimbabwe’s feisty mbira star in re-ignites in collaboration with CHIKWATA. 263

MANNENBERG, Next Week (11 –17 July)

MON 11, CLOSED

TUE 12, 7pm, RHYMEZ I WROTE, The open mind open mic show! A showcase of poetry, acoustic acts, hip-hop artists and comedy – presented by Dizzydon

WED 13, 6pm, FREE FILM SCREENING at The Mannenberg: ‘LOST BOYS OF SUDAN’ – The 2003 documentary focusing on the lives of two young men who are among the 4,000 African refugees to the US. Courtesy of the USPAS.

WED 13, 9pm, MICINITY – Lovaz Rock Reggae: Weddy Weddy Wednesday!

THU 14, 9pm, CLUB SHANGA – Music Crossroads and Chibuku Road to Fame winners

FRI 15, 9pm, JAZZ INVITATION – Kelly (bass), Bernie (keyb), Kudzi (dr), Matthew (g), Patience Musa (vo) & Richie Lopes (sax) – great jazz and old skool, back at the Mannenberg!

SAT 16, 3pm, ‘MASHOKO’ The Spoken Word Event – featuring some of Harare’s best-loved rap and poetry artists – FREE!

SAT 16, 9pm, TRANSIT CREW, Roots Rock Reggae – Bigger Tings Ah Gwaan!

SUN 17, 7pm, Sunday Social – wind down the weekend with ANDY BROWN

PLUS! A selection of Zimbabwean BOOKS + CDs from THE ARTS FACTORY, @ THE BOOK CAFÉ –a project by Pamberi Trust which provides a point of sale for the work of Zimbabwean music and literary artists, with all proceeds direct to artists/publishers. (Opens Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm)

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