The Book Café & Mannenberg, Feb 13 – 21 2009

February 14, 2009 by Pamberi Trust ·
Filed under: Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Events

SPECIALS THIS WEEK

FRI 13, 6-7pm, BOOK CAFÉ HAPPY HOUR! All local beers ‘almost free’!

FRI 13, 8pm – SPECIAL EARLY SHOW - JAZZ INVITATION presents A
Valentine’s Eve Tribute
to MIRIAM MAKEBA – featuring PRUDENCE KATOMENE-MBOFANA & ADIONA.

SAT 14, 2-5pm, SISTAZ OPEN MIC – VALENTINE’S DAY – it’s all about LOVE!

SAT 21, 2-5pm, STORYTELLING OPEN MIC

THE ARTS FACTORY @ The Book Café is a new project by Pamberi Trust to
support artistic development, and an alternative non-profit-making
sales point for Zimbabwean artists’ CDs - HOT off the press! (All
sales direct to artist).

THE BOOK CAFÉ WEEK

FRI 13, 8pm, MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – Mbira: always versatile!

SAT 14, 2-5pm, SISTAZ OPEN MIC – VALENTINE’S DAY – it’s all about
LOVE! Come on out Sistaz - This is UR space, come do UR thang! - An
open mic platform for women artists, in the safety of daytime! A
project by Pamberi Trust, supported by Hivos.

SAT 14, 5.30pm, ‘VAENZI ‘ & The Dance for Peace – feat. Bocapa 2008
Winner MCINTOSH ‘Peacemaker’ Jerahuni & Richard ‘General’ McDonald.

SAT 14, 8pm, TRANSIT CREW – Reggae for the Soul with a twist of
Jamaica. Big tings ah gwaan!

MON 16, 7pm, BOCAPA XPOSURE presents VICTOR KUDAKWASHE & VIMBISO –
More than music! A Pamberi Trust youth project supported by Hivos

TUE 17, 8pm, ADAM CHISVO – Mbira Fusion Maestro - featuring music from
his debut solo album ‘Famba Pore Pore’.

WED 18, 8pm, STEVE ‘DHONGI’ MAKONI – Song and Laughter! in Steve’s
inimitable style.

THU 19, 8pm, THE GUESTS’ COMEDY. With Michael K – Embrace the madness!!

FRI 20, 8pm, MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA – Mbira: always versatile!

SAT 21, 2-5pm, STORYTELLING OPEN MIC – ‘Inspired, Inspiring – Tell
your story!’ - the 2nd edition of this new & exciting event at the
Book Café! A Pamberi Trust project, supported by Hivos & the WK
Kellogg Foundation.

SAT 21, 5.30pm, JUNIOR BANTON & JUST FRIENDS – roots, lovers, rockers Reggae!

SAT 21, 8pm, TRANSIT CREW – Reggae for the Soul with a twist of
Jamaica. Big tings ah gwaan!

THE MANNENBERG WEEK (From 10 pm)

FRI 13, 8pm – SPECIAL EARLY SHOW! JAZZ INVITATION presents A
Valentine’s Eve Tribute to MIRIAM MAKEBA – feat. PRUDENCE
KATOMENE-MBOFANA & Pop Idols 2008’s ADIONA. Honouring & remembering a
Jazz Legend with performances of some of her timeless classics!

SAT 14, 10pm, VICTOR KUNONGA & PEACE on Valentine’s Day – Enjoy!!

TUE 17, 10pm, JAZZ INVITATION & FRIENDS – Just jazzin’ on a Tuesday!

WED 18, 6-7.30pm, Black History Month Special – CONTEMPORARY JAZZ
VIDEO, Don’t miss the second episode of this series presented by
Ramsey Lewis – meet contemporary & early pathfinders of the Jazz world
in their own words & music. Courtesy of the US Embassy - FREE, ALL
WELCOME.

WED 18, 10pm, MIC-INITY, Lovaz Rock Reggae

THUR 19, 10pm, THE OTHER FOUR with CLARE NYAKUJARA – Jus’ Jazzin’!

FRI 20, 10pm, VICTOR KUNONGA & PEACE

SAT 21, 3pm, Magamba presents MASHOKO – The Ultimate Spoken Word event.

SAT 21, 9pm, AFRODIZIAK – a colourful collaboration featuring
Q-MONTANA, FILBERT, KITO & JUSTIN, each bringing a touch of his own
musical genius - four unique sounds creating an original
afro-pop-jazz-rock fusion!

THE ARTS FACTORY @ The Book Café is a new project by Pamberi Trust to
support artistic development, and an alternative non-profit-making
sales point for CDs HOT off the press from the following Zimbabwean
artists

Victor Kunonga – ‘Uyo’ ; ‘Such is Life’ – Jazz
Adam Chisvo – ‘Mbirations’ ; ‘Famba Pore Pore’ – Mbira Fusion
Alexio Kawara – ‘Kana’ – Jazz
Dino Mudondo – ‘Estoy Esperando’ – Rasta-Kwasa
Ghetto Project – ‘Toyi Toyi presentation’ – poetry & music
Sam Mtukudzi – ‘Rume Rimwe’
Shamiso Chigaware – ‘Continually’
Willom Tight – ‘Kuzangoma’ – Reggae

Fife Ave Mall (upstairs), Fife Avenue / 6th Street, (access to
upstairs parking from 6th St)

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