Third album for Dudu Manhenga
Dudu Manhenga (Picture: Jekesai)
Towards Alignment was recorded from ‘Solo Encounters with Dudu Manhenga’ over four days at the beautiful REPS theatre stage in March 2009, a daring move by the young diva to get closer to her audience in a setting where the finer nuances of her music could be more fully appreciated. “I feel more alive on stage than in the studio, and the studio does not allow for that spark of spontaneity - an occasional joke, or sharing of my life experiences - like I am able to do during live performances” she said.
The hidden challenge of a live recording, of course, is that there is no room for error, and the first recording has to be the best recording; it cannot be repeated in the live setting. As evidenced on the CD, the live performances revealed Dudu reaching a new level of delivery, a new high in quality, the achievement of a production of international standard - something of which Zimbabwe can be proud. Read more
The Book Café + Mannenberg, Jan 22 - 31 2009
The Book Café + Mannenberg, Jan 22 - 31
SPECIALS THIS WEEK
FRI 23 – 6-7pm, BOOK CAFÉ HAPPY HOUR! All local beers ‘almost free’!
SAT 24, 2-5pm, STORYTELLING OPEN MIC – introducing a new & exciting
event at the Book Cafe! True Stories – Time limit – Judged by audience
– become part of it! A Pamberi Trust project supported by Hivos & the
WK Kellogg Foundation. Read more
The Book Café + Mannenberg, Jan 16 - 24 2009
SPECIALS THIS WEEK
FRI 16 – 6-7pm, BOOK CAFÉ HAPPY HOUR! All local beers ‘almost free’!
SAT 17, 2-5pm, SISTAZ OPEN MIC – STEPPING OUT INTO 2009! 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. Read more
The Book Cafe & Mannenberg, 12-20 December 2008
SPECIAL THIS WEEK
SAT 13, 2-5pm, SISTAZ OPEN MIC – Reflections 2008 & Resolutions 2009. Come on out Sistaz - This is UR space, come do UR thang! Song, Dance, Poetry, Whateva - An open mic platform for women artists, in the safety of daytime! - Register with Rudo B4 2pm on 793182, 792551.
A project by Pamberi Trust, supported by Hivos.
MON 15, 7pm, BOCAPA XPOSURE presents EDENE – R’n'B - young, funky, soulful, hip. A Pamberi Trust youth project supported by Hivos
WED 17, 5.30pm, LITERARY DISCUSSION – ‘BOOK OF NOT’ by Tsitsi Dangarembga. Speakers: Mandi Chikombero (Ohio Univ) and Josephine Muganiwa (UZ), chaired by Ruby Magosvongwe (UZ).
SAT 20, 2-5pm, BOCAPA XPOSURE OPEN MIC afternoon – your chance to shine! A platform for aspiring artists to show off their talent & potential. To perform, Register B4 2pm with Mandla. A Pamberi Trust Project supported by Hivos
SUN 21, from 6pm-1am – YOUNG ARTISTS UNITE on Unity Day Eve – A 7-hour spectacular featuring hot young groups on the block - Josh & Daniel Meck, Victor Kudakwashe, Reverb, Hope Masike, Tendai Manatsa, Chabvondoka!
MON 22 , BOOK CAFÉ & MANNENBERG CLOSED FOR UNITY DAY Read more
Ellington’s Sacred Concert at the Mannenberg
2008 MARKS 200 YEARS since American president Thomas Jefferson signed the bill abolishing the slave trade in 1808.
In 1965 jazz master Duke Ellington, himself descended from slaves and recognized as one of the most influential figures in jazz, was moved to write three massive works that combined elements of jazz, classical music, choral music, spirituals, gospel, blues and dance. He called them his “Sacred Concerts,” and they were performed in churches and cathedrals around the world. He said it was the most important thing he’d ever done.
Because of the scale of the music and the sheer number of artists needed to execute each work, Ellington’s sacred concerts have rarely been performed in the 30 years since his death in 1974. Read more
This week @ the Book Café and Mannenberg: 23 Oct – 01 Nov 2008
SPECIALS THIS WEEK
The Book Café
SAT 01, 2-5pm, House of Hunger POETRY SLAM – GIVING EACH OTHER A BOOST – the ‘Feel Good’ Slam. Celebrating LIFE - Come Feel The Energy! All Poets Welcome. A Pamberi Trust Project supported by Hivos
SAT 08, 2-5pm, SISTAZ OPEN MIC – Come on out Sistaz With ATTITUDE – Song, Dance, Poetry, Whateva - this is UR space, come do UR thang! Register with Rudo B4 2pm on 793182, 792551. A Pamberi Trust Project supported by Hivos
Mannenberg
SAT 08, 8-9pm, Zimbabwe College of Music presents DUKE ELLINGTON’S SACRED CONCERT – featuring PRUDENCE KATOMENI-MBOFANA (soprano), TRIO ARCTIC BAND & the ZCM’s 50-strong choir – The Duke’s famous masterpiece in Harare for the first time ever: a rare treat for jazz-lovers! Limited seating, arrive early to get a good seat. (Followed at 10pm by Luck Street Blues). Read more
