This week @ the Book Café and Mannenberg: October 16 - 25
SPECIALS THIS WEEK
The Book Café
THUR 16, 5.30-7pm, LITERARY DISCUSSION – ‘VISIONS OF AILING MEN’ in Chenjerai Hove’s ‘Bones’ & Shimmer Chinodya’s ‘Strife’ – a presentation by DR ROBERT MUPONDE, Dept of English, Wits University, SA & one of the leading critics on Zimbabwean & African Literature, explores the ways in which differently placed dystopian masculinities in the two novels help us to think about the evolving narrative of post-colonial Zimbabwe. With MEMORY CHIRERE (UZ). FREE! ALL WELCOME!
THUR 23, 5.30-7pm, ARTISTS’ VOICES DISCUSSION – ‘ARTISTS & PROFESSIONALISM’ – Are artists professional enough to maintain good relations and be taken seriously by stakeholders in the performing arts sector, business fraternity and venue operators? Discussion will be led by DUDU MANHENGA, SAM MTUKUDZI & CDE FATSO (t.b.c). FREE – ALL WELCOME. A Pamberi Trust project, supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
The Mannenberg
THU 23, 10pm, Pamberi Trust welcomes RIMUKA RINE NGOMA from Bulawayo, featuring HUDSON SIMBARASHE (guitar), double billing with EDITH KATJII (vo) under the F.L.A.M.E programme (Female Literary, Arts & Music Enterprise) – a great afro jazz collaboration from The City of Kings (and Queens!).
THE BOOK CAFÉ
THUR 16, 5.30-7pm, LITERARY DISCUSSION – ‘VISIONS OF AILING MEN’ in Chenjerai Hove’s ‘Bones’ & Shimmer Chinodya’s ‘Strife’. PROF ROBERT MUPONDE, Dept of English, Wits University, SA, with MEMORY CHIRERE (UZ) – FREE! ALL WELCOME! A Pamberi Trust project, supported by The W.K Kellogg Foundation.
THUR 16, 8pm, STEVE ‘DHONGI’ MAKONI – Song and Laughter combined - Steve’s inimitable style. Enjoy!
FRI 17, 8pm, MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – Mbira: Always Versatile.
SAT 18, 2-5pm, MBIRA JEHOVAH !!
SAT 18, 5.30-7pm, REVERB & the band THULA SIZWE. Afro-Pop Gospel!
SAT 18, 8pm, TRANSIT CREW – Reggae for the Soul with a twist of Jamaica. Big tings ah gwaan!
MON 20, 7pm, BOCAPA XPOSURE presents ALEXIO & Shades of Black, introducing the new album ‘Kana’ - A Pamberi Trust youth project supported by Hivos
TUE 21, 8pm, HOPE MASIKE & KAKUWE – Sensational Traditional music from gifted young artists emerging from the Zimbabwe College of Music programme.
WED 22, 8pm, ANJII + FIFTH – An eclectic repertoire of old and new favourites - Welcome to The Midweek Groove!
THUR 23, 5.30-7pm, ARTISTS’ VOICES DISCUSSION – ‘ARTISTS & PROFESSIONALISM’ – Are artists professional enough to maintain good relations and be taken seriously by stakeholders in the performing arts sector, business fraternity and venue operators? Discussion will be led by DUDU MANHENGA, SAM MTUKUDZI & CDE FATSO (t.b.c). FREE – ALL WELCOME. A Pamberi Trust project, supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
THUR 23, 8pm, STEVE ‘DHONGI’ MAKONI – Song and Laughter combined - Steve’s inimitable style. Enjoy!
FRI 24, 8pm, MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – Mbira: Always Versatile.
SAT 25, 2-5pm, CORNERSTONE returns! Old Skool, Rhythm & Blues, a mixed bag featuring Stu Charles and other talented musicians.
SAT 25, 5.30-7pm, PARKLANE – Soul-Jazz. Step into the Park & Express yourself!
SAT 25, 8pm, TRANSIT CREW – Reggae for the Soul with a twist of Jamaica. Big tings ah gwaan!
THE MANNENBERG (From 10 pm)
THU 16, 10pm, DINO MUDONDO – ‘Jatropha’ and other songs from his latest album – Rasta Kwasa Music!
FRI 17, 10pm, SAM MTUKUDZI & AY Band – Contemporary Zimbabwean – a new sound for a new generation!
SAT 18, 3-6pm, MAGAMBA! Presents MASHOKO! – The Ultimate Spoken Word Event.
SAT 18, 10pm, RUTE MBANGWA & JAZZ SENSATION – Afro Trad Jazz! A delightful performance by this vibrant singer, backed by the accomplished musicians of Jazz Sensation, swinging between traditions in Afro and Jazz.
TUE 21, 10pm, Q-MONTANA & ‘UNTAMED’ – Afro-fusion fresh on the block.
WED 22, 10pm, MIC-INITY, Lovaz Rock Reggae!
THU 23, 10pm, Pamberi Trust welcomes RIMUKA RINE NGOMA from Bulawayo, featuring HUDSON SIMBARASHE (guitar), double billing with EDITH KATJII (vo) under the F.L.A.M.E programme (Female Literary, Arts & Music Enterprise) – a great afro jazz collaboration from The City of Kings (and Queens!).
FRI 24, 10pm, JAZZ INVITATION & Friends – Tru Jazz & the best live Old Skool !
SAT 25, 2-5pm, THE CIRCLE – Zim’s Hottest Hip-Hop MC Battle. If U think U got Rap, BRING IT
SAT 25, 10pm, SELMOR MTUKUDZI with TENDAI MANATSA – Featuring hits from their albums ‘Shungu’ & ‘Kudzoka Kwababa’.
Fife Ave Mall (upstairs), Fife Avenue / 6th Street, 792551, 793182
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