adminArtistes gear up for Carnival
Ruth Butaumocho Entertainment Editor
The debut Harare International Carnival set for May will afford performing local artistes an opportunity to showcase their artistic products to thousands of delegates from more than 15 countries in what is expected to be one of the country’s biggest drawcards in recent years.
Jah Prayzah rocks Book Cafe
Arts CorrespondentRed-hot Jah Prayzah and his “Jah Army” (better known as the Third Generation Band) “marched” into the Book Café on Good Friday and delivered a top-drawer performance that had the capacity crowd dancing from beginning right up to the end.
Justin Bieber leaves monkey in quarantine
BERLIN. — Justin Bieber had to leave a monkey in quarantine after landing in Germany last week without the necessary papers for the animal, an official said last Saturday.The 19-year-old singer arrived at Munich airport last Thursday. When he went through customs, he didn’t have the documentation necessary to bring the capuchin monkey into
Comedy duo re-issue 19-year-old hit
LOS ANGELES. – Newcastle comedy duo Ant and Dec scored a surprise singles number one this week with a re-issue of a 19-year-old hit, while US star Justin Timberlake clung to the top of the album chart, the Official Charts Company said on Sunday.William Shakespeare: The untold story
LONDON. — Hoarder, moneylender, tax dodger — it’s not how we usually think of William Shakespeare.But we should, according to a group of academics who say the Bard was a ruthless businessman who grew wealthy dealing in grain during a time of famine.
‘G. I. Joe’ is tops
LOS ANGELES. – Action movie “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” won the weekend box office battle in the United States and Canada, fighting off competition from cartoon cavemen, a Tyler Perry drama, and an alien-possessed heroine trying to save the human race.
Album rekindles memories of System Tazvida
Richmore Tera Arts CorrespondentMEMORIES of the late smoko music founder Fanuel Tazvida popularly known as “System” ihave been rekindled following the release of a new album titled “Gamba ReSmoko”.
The album was done by Jealous “Chief” Chareka, who fronts the group Rugare Brothers, and according to the gifted singer, the six-track album is a tribute to “System” for the
What makes Zahara tick?
Fred Zindi Music
SEKURU Godfrey Saungweme said to me in August 2011, “Muzukuru have you heard about a new sensation in South Africa called Zahara?”
“Of course, I have,” I replied.
WeUtonga works on new album
Zecheaus Nemadire Arts CorrespondentJazz sensation Edith WeUtonga is in the studio putting final touches to her second album titled “Kwacha” which could be released soon.
The musician, who has seen her profile rising in recent months because of her fusion of jazz and marimba, said “logistical problems” had delayed her album.
Miss Zim castings begin
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentCastings for the 2013 Miss Zimbabwe have begun with Bindura being the first town to hold the event at Bindura University on March 23. The first castings are held to choose models that will contest in the national finals to be held on July 27.