adminBrenda Fassie’s resurrection flops
THOUSANDS of music fans were disappointed when the eagerly-awaited “resurrection” of Brenda Fassie – through her hologram – did not meet expectations.
The imported Holographic Projection Technology that was billed “to raise the icon from the dead” and put her back on stage, was part of the Hansa Festival of Legends that took
Umoja 2013 comes alive
Fred Zindi Music
The search for Umoja participants for the year 2013 was completed last week. Would-be singing and dancing stars who have been waiting in the wings to rock the stage hit the high notes and did the Michael Jackson and Borrowdale dances at the auditions which were held at University of Zimbabwe and at The Italian Club on February 23, March 4 and
WeUtonga delivers polished act
Lovemore Meya Arts Correspondent
Afro-Jazz sensation Edith WeUtonga delivered a flawless act when she performed at a colourful fund-raising dinner courtesy of the Zimbabwe Woman on a Mission Investment Trust.
Sulu to grace Hifa again
Entertainment Reporter
Artiste of the moment and multi-award- winning dendera musician Suluman Chimbetu is set to once again grace the Telecel Main Stage at the Harare International Festival of the Arts 2013.
Piki Kasamba’s son joins familiar route
Brenda Phiri Arts Correspondent
Former Black Spirits band member Eric “Piki” Kasamba’s son, Tinashe, has made a grand entrance on the music scene with an upcoming album titled “Zivai”.
The youngster, who celebrated his 23rd birthday over the weekend, announced his arrival at colourful party where he and his eight-piece band sampled songs from the new
Young Igwe appeals for patience
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
Peter Moyo has appealed to his fans to be patient because he was polishing up his first album due for release soon.
Speaking on the sidelines of Dr Nero Commemorations held at Andy Millar Hall on Friday, Peter said he would soldier on.
Tryson postpones album release
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
Tryson Chimbetu has postponed the release of his latest album “Campus” to allow his record company Diamond Studios to produce enough copies for distribution.
The album was supposed to be released on March 22 to coincide with the Dr Nero Commemorations held on Friday.
Workplace injuries, deaths up
FAILURE by employers to invest in occupational safety and health and adopt a systems approach to ensuring the safety and health of their workers is taking a heavy toll on workers’ health.
SA’s Motlanthe backs nuclear power plants
Midrand. — South Africa needs more nuclear power plants to meet rising electricity demand, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said yesterday, as industry experts estimated local input into building additional reactors could generate up to R60 billion for the country’s nuclear sector.
House prices up in Britain
London. — House prices in England and Wales posted their biggest month-on-month gain in three years in March, driven by increases in London, a survey showed yesterday.House prices rose 0,3 percent from February, the biggest increase since 2010, according to a survey by Hometrack, a property analysis firm. In year-on-year terms house prices